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Category Archives: Leadership
Calendar of Observances
Did you know that March 31 is Cesar Chavez Day? Do you know why we honor Chavez? Do you know who or what is celebrated tomorrow or next month and why? The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has a very detailed calendar … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Reflection
Tagged Amy Illingworth, audit, BIPOC, calendar, curriculum, diversity, education, equity, holidays, inclusion, observance
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Reflecting on Women Mentors
After recently finishing Leading While Female: A Culturally Proficient Response for Gender Equity by Trudy T. Arriaga, Stacie L. Stanley and Delores B. Lindsey, I was reflecting on the amazing women leaders who have served as my teachers, mentors, sponsors, … Continue reading
Creating Connections Counts
Last week I attended AASA’S National Conference on Education, here in my own fine city of San Diego. I heard some amazing keynote speakers, attended some great sessions, enjoyed lunch with colleagues, and even caught up with my AASA mentor … Continue reading
Intentionality
Last week I had the opportunity to visit Apple for a 2 day learning experience with a group of leaders from the Southern California. While I wasn’t allowed to take any pictures, nor post anything on social media about Apple … Continue reading
Sustainability Education
What does sustainability education look like in your school system? How green is your school/ district? I recently attended the Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit. The job I began in July is in a school district that has … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, environment, garden, green schools, sustainability
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Learning to Lead: A Self-Reflective Survey
I’ve read the book Learning Leadership by Kouzes and Posner twice now – once on my own and again as part of a book study with all the principals in my district. With each new reading, I take away a … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, beliefs, challenge, core values, energy, inspiration, learning, reflection
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Sit & Get… Compliance
I have been an educator for over 20 years. I have spent significantly more than 20 hours in my career, probably in each school year, sitting in meetings and being talked at. We often call these meetings the “Sit and … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, education, meeting facilitation, protocols, reflection, voice
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Teacher Leadership Academy
This is a blog co-written by a group of teachers who participated in the first Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) in our district during the 2017-18 school year; I was one of the Amy administrators who created the TLA. Teacher Leadership … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, collaboration, education, learning, reflection, teacher leadership
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People Follow People, Not Positions
Think for a moment about a leader, a mentor, or a colleague you admire. What does this person mean to you? What do you know about this person as a leader/worker/ professional? What do you know about this person … Continue reading
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