Presenting

I do not find presenting at conferences to be fun; I find it stressful. A meaningful presentation takes both time and soul. And its success is not always predictable. However, my National Association of Independent School's People of Color Conference (POCC) presentation this year was a wonderful reminder that it can be worthwhile to present. I found it powerful to be a part of something bigger than myself that was positive and productive. I enjoyed the creative thinking that went into it and came out of it. I loved collaborating with my co-presenters and the workshop participants. It is also significant to be a contributing member of a POCC community that means so much to me year after year. A presenter is a part of the transformative fabric of the program. At the end of the day, there is no better feeling.