Greetings- My name is Mark Florence, i am known as Flo. I am a Physical Education instructor at Naperville Central HS. I just finished my 5th year at NCHS, but have been teaching for over 15 years. I spent 10 years at Neuqua Valley HS prior to making a move to NCHS. In addition to my duties as a PE teacher, I am also the Head Athletic Trainer.
I would like to apologize for not being at the first class. My wife (married 10 years this July) had hip surgery on Monday and I had to be around to help her recover, along with taking care of our 4yo daughter and 6yo son. Since writing this last..my kids are now 5 and 7... man..time flies! It will be an interesting summer, since she will be on crutches and in a hip brace for 6 weeks. I think I will watch a lot of "Mr.Mom" to get some ideas! If you don't know that movie, 1) i am old, 2) you are young, 3) you need to watch it!!
I have been a digital learning leader for NCHS the past couple years (since our school went 1:1). During the past couple years, I have had the opportunity to be part of Google training. I am level 1 certified and part of the process has been learning great features to Google suite and other technology that can be used in classrooms. I actually had a blog started, but forgot about it, until this assignment. This is through Blogger. It is very Google Friendly.
I look forward to continuing my digital learning with this course and through all of you.
Update 3/5/18
Well, my wife has healed, and is back as head of the household. Just like my Seniors, i can't wait for school to be over with. i was told by one that we are at 77 days. can't wait.
