Author Archives: Amy's Reflections
Critical Consumers
During my doctoral studies, one of the first things I learned (or truly understood in application) was the importance of being a critical consumer of educational research. I spent hours reading research and asking questions such as: Who conducted this … Continue reading
Using Your Strengths at Work
In an earlier post, Coming from a place of strengths, I wrote about my experiences taking the strength-finder quiz at least two times in my life. Two years later, I am reflecting on my strengths once again. Today I’m wondering how I … Continue reading
Day in the Life at Work
During 2015 I wrote three Day in the Life posts, capturing what three very different days looked like in my job as a district administrator. In November, I changed jobs. I am still a district administrator, but in a larger … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 16
Fridays are fun days, right? On Fridays I like to share the things I’m loving, often related to leadership and learning. This week’s edition has a new years’ feel to it! One Little Word: I love this time of year, … Continue reading
Creativity Rediscovered
While we are 16 years into the 21st Century, we are still grappling with creating school experiences that will create 21st Century citizens. In my previous job, we spent many hours discussing the 4 C’s: Communication Collaboration Critical thinking Creativity … Continue reading
My Word of 2016
Last year was the first year I picked a focus word for myself. I found the process of selecting my word, and the year spent focused on it, were beneficial. My goal last year was to find a word that … Continue reading
What I Read in 2015
This year I have kept track of everything I read for my own memory, and as part of the #read15in15 challenge. While some bloggers write reviews of books read, or have articulated rating scales, I am much more informal. I … Continue reading
December Reflections 2015
This year marks the second year I have participated in December Reflections photo experience (much better description than the word challenge!), created by Susannah Conway. If you are on Instagram, type in #decemberreflections and search through the 25,000+ photos linked … Continue reading
My Favorite Posts of 2015
I wrote 57 posts in 2015. Here are some of my personal favorites from the past year. A Year of Mindfulness – It was nice to end the year with a reminder of how I focused on mindfulness throughout the year, … Continue reading
What is it about sunsets?
I love sunsets. I love seeing the sun set over water. I love watching the sun fade away behind a mountain. It doesn’t seem to matter where I am, when I catch a sunset, I have to pause and just … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 