Monthly Archives: May 2014
Happy File
Do you have a happy file? What is in your happy file? To me, a happy file is a collection of positive notes, emails, records, and pictures that celebrate the work I’ve done, the ways I’ve been appreciated or thanked … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Think Time
T: Think Time Why pick one “t” word when you can pick two?! As I move towards the end of this reflective journal, I am reminded of how fast time flies. There is never enough of it when you really … Continue reading
What I’m Reading (Volume 4)
I love reading. I started these updates at the beginning of my doctoral journey, mostly to ease my personal guilt about having no time to read fiction or read for fun. Now my typical reading has expanded in so many … Continue reading
When Worlds Collide
This summer I am taking two non Curriculum and Instruction (C & I) courses in my doctoral program. We are studying Human Resources and School Law and Finance. When I took similar classes in my Master’s program, I had a … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 5
I enjoy sharing a quick list of the learning and leading (and some fun) “things” that are capturing my attention, sparking my curiosity, or pushing my thinking. I love reading Barb’s versions as well! I would love it if you … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Slow Down
S: Slow Down As I get closer to the end of the alphabet and this abecedary journey, I am reminding myself of the power and importance of slowing down. While I had a list of possible “s” words ready for … Continue reading
[Mentor Text Monday] Tweets
I haven’t posted a Mentor Text post in a while, due to most of my reading being dense research articles. I remind my readers that research articles are not the type of writing you want students or teachers, or most normal … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Resiliency
R: Resiliency Leadership is often about resiliency… standing up in the face of adversity, getting back up after being pushed down, planting the seeds of hope in what appears to be a field of rocks or concrete or unturned stones. … Continue reading
THE Debate
Common Core. Common Core State Standards. CCSS. In some circles, these are dreaded words I have read the rants, heard many complaints, held my tongue, and waited. I have also responded when I felt it appropriate. I have come to … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Quotes
Q: Quotes I just said to a friend the other day, “I could sit and read quotes all day!” One way that I like to push my own thinking is to reflect about quotes I read from other leaders and … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 