Author Archives: Amy's Reflections
Building teacher leadership capacity
When I was a new principal I was not good at building teacher leadership capacity. In fact, when I first became a principal, this idea wasn’t even on my radar. I did not have a clue that it was my … Continue reading
April ’17 Reading Update
In April I read 4 books, making my 2017 total 16 so far. I had a busy month with lots of travel and events, so I didn’t reach much at all. Faceless by Alyssa Sheinmel – This was a very … Continue reading
March ’17 Reading Update
This month I read 5 books, bringing my 2017 total to 12. The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison – I liked this mystery, though the ending came quickly and without enough detail for me. I really enjoy when an author … Continue reading
Quotes That Resonate, Volume 6
When I read, I often pause to make note of certain quotes that really resonate with me. Over time, I like to look back at the quotes and reflect on why they stood out to me. Here the quotes that … Continue reading
February ’17 Reading Update
Books I read this month: 1984 by George Orwell – As you may have heard, with the recent political climate there has been an increase in sales of this book. Since I never read this book, I thought now was … Continue reading
Making Time for Classroom Visits
The next topic in my Time Management for Leaders Series is all about making time for classroom visits. I believe that outside of ensuring the safety of students and staff, the role of instructional leader is the most important part … Continue reading
January ’17 Reading Update
I keep track of what I read each month for my aging and fading memory and for the fun of sharing my reading pleasures with others! Last year I wrote about my reading experiences each month in an update. By … Continue reading
Marching for Equity
Last week I traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Women’s March on Washington. From the time it was announced and my friend Shelley invited me to join her, I knew this would be one of the first ways … Continue reading
No More Inbox Ailments
Next in the Time Management for Leaders Series, I want to address email. Email can be the bane of our existence. We need it, we love the speed and efficiency of it, but we hate the volume and tediousness of … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 