I am also a husband and a father. I married my wonderful wife Bess on July 27, 2007. She is a very talented photographer and you can see some of her work on http://inhisimagephotos.weebly.com/. On October 23, 2008, our daughter Eve Ilia came into the world and she is a wonderful gift. Bess and I delight in watching her grow and change.
Lastly, I am a teacher librarian. I have been an English and reading teacher for the last two years and am transitioning into opening a library for a brand new high school. I love my job and my three favorite areas of work are helping individual students to navigate successfully through the teenage years and to love reading, finding ways to reach students through innovative teaching methods, usually involving technology, and equipping other teachers to be better able to reach students.
There is a reason that I put these roles in my life in this order. Although they all intersect – who I am as a Christian affects who I in my family and the workplace, who I am as a father affects how I look at my students, etc… – there needs to be clear delineations between the different roles in our lives so that they do not unduly interfere with each other. Our relationships with God are more important than any other relationship. While many men define themselves by their work, work should never be placed above family. After God, family is the most important priority. Work should contribute to the fulfillment of one’s personal mission, but work is not an end in itself.
What you will find here are my honest reflections on these roles in my life. I will recount things I learn from my relationships with my wife and daughter, things I realize on my walk with God, and my insights on teaching and technology. While I cannot guarantee brilliance, I can say with confidence that what you read will be honest and genuine. Please leave a comment on any post or always feel free to email me at jason@jasontbedell.com.
