I'm a NERD...on a rope

I once was a single nerd.  Just like one that falls out of its candy box I am unique in my size, shape and level of tasty bitterness.  Now, I am a little nerd with the hopes of connecting with others that share my commonality...that extra zing that makes one's mouth tingle in a split second.  This is what connects me to my cadre mates, the "zing."

Now, what exactly is this "zing" that I speak of you ask?  It is that extra yearning to expand our knowledge each and every day.  The "zing" I speak of is that little voice inside all of our heads that not only wants to spearhead technological developments, but apply them in educational settings and use them to help others.  Not only is this a crucial ingredient within our internal makings, but it is extra special because it has hit each of us at a different level.  Some of us hope to expand the industry within K-12 environments while others work within an older environment...and others are still working on their definition.  Upon leaving Cadre Camp, I think that the substance that will hold us all together is this extra special ingredient.  Not many other phrases can describe this so succinctly, as it is necessary to realize the generalization of this idea.