Category Archives: Leadership

Redefining Professional Development

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Amy's Reflections

The more I have the opportunity the attend professional development workshops outside of my district, the more I reflect on my evolving definition of meaningful professional development. I have always been fascinated by the facilitators of PD who don’t seem … Continue reading →

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Lesson Study

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Amy's Reflections

As we enter into a new school year, talking and planning about our work, I keep coming back to the idea of Lesson Study as a way to meet many of our professional needs.  As a coach and a principal, … Continue reading →

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Asking for permission

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Amy's Reflections

I have been grappling with the concept of asking for permission for awhile now. People often look to their leaders to ask for permission to do something. Some leaders have created a culture where people MUST ask for permission before … Continue reading →

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My Journey

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Amy's Reflections

My Journey* In response to a challenge by @DCulberhouse, a PLN colleague and blogger, I would like to share with you the journey I have taken to get here, my little corner of the education world. I was always an … Continue reading →

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Learning, Coaching and Leading

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Amy's Reflections

In all my roles in education – teacher, Peer Coach/ Staff Developer (i.e. Literacy Coach), Literacy Administrator, Vice Principal, Principal, and now Director- I have always thought of myself as a learner first, then a coach, and finally a leader. … Continue reading →

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