Introduction

Howdy! Brent Nelson checking in from Oskaloosa, Iowa. I thought it would be helpful up front to give you all a little background on me.

I'm a computer programmer from IBM who has spent the last few years working from home. After working on-site for about seven years my family moved back to home (Iowa) so that our kids could spend more time with their grandparents. Working full-time from home has been challenging at times, but has given me a lot of wonderful flexibility in work hours which has allowed me to help at the schools in town.

I am married with three kids. My wife, Heather, is a 9th grade English teacher in town who also manages the high school yearbook/newspaper. My children are Spencer (9), Kirby (6), and Elliot (3).

My hobbies include golf, watching sports-themed movies, camping, spending time with my family, cheering on the Kansas City Royals, and following Iowa State basketball and football.

Anyways, enough about me... you might ask, why am I blogging here today? To be honest, I'm here because I was just assigned this project. Ten years ago I completed an undergraduate Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science. In the last few years I've spent an increasing amount of time helping out at the schools at town. I've helped as the elementary PTO secretary, assisting in a high school computer programming class, and serving on various committees. I've enjoyed this time so much that I thought it was time to blend my interests and learn more about how technology can aid education. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Education degree in Curriculum and Instructional Technology. I hope that obtaining this Masters degree will allow me to someday become a technology coordinator or obtain a position in developing educational software.

Well, that's it for now. Catch ya all later.