Author Archives: Amy's Reflections
[Abecedary of Reflection] Change and Celebration
C: Change & Celebration Choosing a word for c was hard for me. So many words came to mind when I first began to brainstorm this idea. I thought of communication and collaboration and change, then got stuck on the … Continue reading
[Mentor Text Monday] The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
For my next installment of Mentor Text Monday I would like to share how I would use The Mysteries of Harris Burdick as a mentor text. This book, by Chris Van Allsburg, is actually a picture book with phenomenal pictures … Continue reading
What I’m reading these days (Volume 2)
As a full-time educational leader and a full-time doctoral student, sometimes I feel like all I do is read. Way back during my first semester of the doctoral program (which feels like it was 100 years ago!) I took time … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Belief
B: Belief In my [humble] opinion, another important aspect of reflection is belief. Belief in yourself, your strengths, your ability to overcome challenges, your desire to change when needed and stay strong when necessary. Leadership is often lonely and isolated. … Continue reading
[Mentor Text Monday] Divergent Dashes
Inspired by my friend and colleague Barb, I plan to post regular editions of Mentor Text Monday. I began reading Divergent, by Veronica Roth, at the same time I observed a 6th grade teacher helping her students learn about the … Continue reading
Climb
I have decided to try to take at least one picture a day and am looking for inspiration through various photo-a-day challenges and a handy phone app that reminds me to take a picture each day. This challenge, posted by … Continue reading
Sunshine Award for Blogging
Yesterday I was pleased and surprised to receive a tweet from @franmcveigh with a link to her blog. She nominated me for a blogging Sunshine Award. Thanks Fran! The Rules: Acknowledge the nominating blogger. Share 11 random facts about yourself. … Continue reading
[Abecedary of Reflection] Appreciation
An abecedary or abecedarium is basically an alphabet. Over the next few months I’m going to work my way through the alphabet (using the much fancier reference- abecedary) while exploring the theme of reflection. Reflection is an important aspect of … Continue reading
Yoga Lessons
I have been practicing yoga faithfully for the last few months and I really enjoy it. This was not always the case. When I first tried yoga, many years ago, I felt like a failure. Not only did I not … Continue reading
Taking time to enjoy the view
Sometimes you have to make yourself stop and enjoy the views. During an incredibly stressful week recently I was able to take a moment and enjoy this amazing sunset. The work will always be there… the to-do list will never … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 