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About Amy's Reflections

Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in Southern CA, taking time to reflect on leadership and learning

Updated Book List

I thank #read15in15 for inspiring me to keep track of the books I read throughout this year. Since my last update, I have read 10 more books. I keep updating this list for my own future reference, but I’d love new … Continue reading

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August Break 2015

For the last three years I have participated in the August Break, created by Susannah Conway. Each year Susannah creates a list of daily photo prompts and encourages people to share their daily pictures in the hashtag (#augustbreak2015). I post … Continue reading

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2015 Reading List Update 2

When 2015 began, I knew I would read more than 15 books in the year. As my doctoral program wrapped up, I found myself with a lot more free time in which to read for fun! I have enjoyed keeping … Continue reading

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Introverts are People Too!

I publicly declared myself an Ambivert in a past post. While I still believe that there are elements of both introversion and extroversion in all of us, after a few recent experiences, some reading, and reflecting on my personality, I would like to amend … Continue reading

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3 Words Per Picture

I was inspired to emulate this blog style by this healthy living blogger, who often shares photos to tell a story of her day or weekend. Here goes my first three words per picture post with some recent summer photos! … Continue reading

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Happy 3rd Birthday!

Some days I don’t even think about this blog. Other days I have 55 blog post ideas running through my mind and I can’t reach pen and paper or phone and app quick enough to record them all! I started … Continue reading

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Yet Another Day in the Life {Summer Edition}

This is a glance at a typical day for a district administrator during the summer. As you will see, “summer” has a very different definition for those of us who work at the district office! I’m waiting to see one … Continue reading

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Surrounded by Mindfulness Reminders

I must begin this post with an apology for anyone who received the accidental first draft of this post (with all of two words on it earlier this week!) via email or through the bad link on Twitter. My word … Continue reading

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2015 Reading List Updated

I began 2015 with the modest goal to read at least 15 books. I have already surpassed the goal and the year is just about half over! I am loving the fact that I have more free time to read … Continue reading

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Another Day in the Life

My first day in the life post demonstrated one type of work day for me, in my current role as a district administrator. Because each day can be so different, I decided to capture a different day. I wish I … Continue reading

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