Author Archives: Amy's Reflections
Unsolicited Feedback
Have you ever received unsolicited feedback? If you are a living, breathing human who interacts with real people (or internet trolls), I’m sure you have! Recently a friend of my received some unsolicited feedback that was so rude it was … Continue reading
Building Resiliency: October
In January I began a deep dive in Elena Aguilar’s Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators and the accompanying workbook. I hope to share some of my reflections as I build daily habits to strength my own resilience and support … Continue reading
Sustainability Education
What does sustainability education look like in your school system? How green is your school/ district? I recently attended the Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit. The job I began in July is in a school district that has … Continue reading
Observing lessons as an instructional coach
When I first became a coach, I was unsure what exactly I should write down during an observation. Over time, my coaching skills improved and I began to work with teachers on their own personal focus area. For instance, if … Continue reading
The Coach ADVenture is out!
I’m honored to share that my book came out today! The Coach ADVenture: Building Powerful Instructional Leadership Skills that Impact Learning is meant to be a guide for all educators, in any role. Every educator can be a leader and an … Continue reading
September Reading Update [2019]
As of the end of this month, I have read 71 books this year. That is more than I read in all of 2018, 2017, or 2015, and two more than I read in 2016. I keep track of these … Continue reading
Building Resiliency: September
In January 2019 I began a deep dive in Elena Aguilar’s Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators and the accompanying workbook. I hope to share some of my reflections as I build daily habits to strength my own resilience and … Continue reading
What are you assuming?
My new favorite blog inspiration, the podcast 10 Things to Tell You, talked all about the assumptions we make about others. The podcast episode talked about the many ways we make assumptions about others throughout our day. If someone in … Continue reading
Shining Out of My Comfort Zone
A few months ago, a friend from my doctoral program reached out to me and asked if I would consider being the keynote speaker for her university’s commencement ceremony. This is a small, private university but still I hesitated. I … Continue reading
Where do you live?
I love writing and I use blogging and journaling as reflection tools. I recently discovered a new-to-me podcast, 10 Things to Tell You, and I am loving everything about it! Laura, the host, prompted my post about when and what … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 