Friday, November 8, 2013

I'm Going to the White HOUSE!!!

So I can't believe I'm writing this...my hands are actually shaking as I write this...but I can FINALLY share my big news...

***DISCLAIMER: Per the White House's request, I cannot take any interviews or  have any part in ANY blog posts (outside of this one) with any entity until AFTER the official White House Press Release comes out, but I am allowed to share this...

I have been selected as a White House Champion of Change!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHH I cannot believe it!!!!

I will get to travel to the White House in two weeks.  I'll get to be honored at the event, speak on a panel, and write a blog post for the White House website!!

I can't even believe this is real.  I'm a teacher in a tiny town in Texas....I've never even been to DC!!  Oh man oh man oh man!!

So yes, dear PLN, I had to share the news with you!  I've known for a little while and it has KILLED me keeping it a secret, but I am now allowed to share!  Just can't do any press or press releases about it, until after the OFFICIAL White House Press Release comes out in about a week and a half!!

Wow wow wow wow.
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40 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    That is amazing. Congratulations - couldn't imagine it going to a better person!

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  2. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    That's so awesome! I bet is has been driving you crazy! Congratulations! I'm so proud of you, and you totally deserve all of it. Have a fantastic time in D.C., and say howdy to the President for us!

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    1. Todd NesloneyNovember 10, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Thanks man!!

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    2. Sharon ThorntonDecember 5, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      What an amazing honor you. I know you'll do an amazing job on your panel. Can't wait to read your post. Thanks for being a champion for technology in education.

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  3. Joe SanfelippoNovember 8, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Great!!!!!!! So well deserved…congrats!! Have a wonderful time and keep changing lives.

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    1. Todd NesloneyNovember 10, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Thanks Joe! It's insane and surreal, but so exciting!

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  4. K LirenmanNovember 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    A huge congratulations Todd. Huge! Keep sharing your story. You've got a great one to tell.

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  5. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Congratulations! This was and is huge. Keep on sharing!

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    1. Todd NesloneyNovember 10, 2013 at 5:09 PM

      Thanks Chris! I sure can't keep my mouth shut much, so I'm sure the sharing will continue haha

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  6. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Soooo excited for you Todd! You are a great champion of change and deserve this amazing priviledge! Looking forward to hearing all about it!

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    1. Todd NesloneyNovember 10, 2013 at 5:10 PM

      Thanks so much JoAnn! But so much credit goes to my PLN who challenges and teaches me every day. People like YOU :-)

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  7. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Wonderful news! Congratulations! I can't wait to hear all about it.

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    1. Todd NesloneyNovember 10, 2013 at 5:10 PM

      Thanks Lisa! You can be sure I'll be blogging and tweeting the entire time!

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  8. Mr. InschoNovember 8, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Congratulations, Todd. I'm sure you'll make a great representative at the White House, you already are online and in your class.

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  9. MLKNovember 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    How impressive, Todd! I am neither shocked nor surprised...and to think I was limiting you to superintendency! No, I should have said President of the United States!!!!!!!
    Kossie and family

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    1. Todd NesloneyNovember 10, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      Thanks Mrs. Kossie! haha I always think about you always telling me I would be a Superintendent one day. Never would have dreamed things like this were a reality. Thanks for always believing in me.

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  10. Simon MillerNovember 8, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Wow is right! Congrats!

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  11. Lynne PeredniaNovember 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Yes! This is wonderful! I know you'll do us proud.

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  12. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 6:28 PM

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  13. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Sooo Soooo Soooooo excited for you AND PROUD!!!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Awesomesauce! Congratulations! Looking forward to reading more. Rock the world!

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    1. Todd NesloneyNovember 10, 2013 at 5:12 PM

      Thanks Jeanne! And you can bet I'll be blogging and tweeting far too much while it's happening haha

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  15. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Todd, You deserve this and so much more. Thanks for everything you are doing every day for your students and education. Congratulations!

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  16. Jennifer HoganNovember 8, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Wow! I'm so excited for you! You are so deserving of this - the White House is in for a treat! You may be a teacher in a small town in Texas, but you are making an impact all over the world. Congratulations, and have fun in D.C.!!

    Jennifer

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    1. Todd NesloneyNovember 10, 2013 at 5:13 PM

      Thanks Jennifer! I can't wait! It's gonna be a blast, wish I could take ALL of my PLN with me...guess taking them through Twitter and Blogger will have to do haha

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  17. Chris FancherNovember 9, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Awesome news Todd. The president may have come to see us in our little TX town but getting asked to go there is something that seems impossible. You are the perfect person to be recognized as a Champion of Change. Enjoy your day!

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  18. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Great news for a great guy! Congrats!

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  19. Francesco PortelosNovember 10, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Great news! Good luck. Look forward to hearing about it after.

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  20. MNovember 12, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Congratulations! Savor the experience. Thank you for being a voice for students and teachers.

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