Author Archives: Amy's Reflections
More summer pics
I am participating in the #30summerdays photo challenge. While I prefer to tell stories using words (lots and lots of words!), every once in awhile I enjoy the challenge of trying to tell a story using pictures. This particular journey … Continue reading
[Mentor Text Monday] What Should Be
I recently began to listen to an audiobook during my work commute- A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban. From the first chapter I was thinking about the writing as a possible mentor text (which was especially hard considering I … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 6
I love writing these posts because they force me to stop and think about what is making me happy as a learner and a leader. Similar to the idea of a happy file, I find these lists remind me of … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Voice
V: Voice One of the best parts about blogging is that it provides me with a chance to find my voice as a writer. I’ve written before about how important I think it is for for learners (both children and … Continue reading
Photo Challenge, Week 1
I’ve been participating in the #30summerdays photo challenge, which I learned about from two of the healthy living bloggers I follow (Tina and Julie). I’ve been posting my pictures on my personal Instagram account, but wanted to do a round … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Unwritten & Unspoken
U: Unwritten & Unspoken One of the ideas I have been reflecting on are the rules and norms in our communities that are unwritten or unspoken. Whenever you accept a new job, building relationships and learning the culture of your … Continue reading
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
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 