Category Archives: reflection
Coaching for Equity Reflections
I just started reading the latest book by one of my educational heroes, Elena Aguilar. Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice brings together two of my favorite educational topics – instructional coaching and equity. All I’ve read so far … Continue reading
Happy 1st Anniversary to The Coach ADVenture!
My book turns one this week! In honor of the one year anniversary of the publishing of The Coach ADVenture: Building Powerful Instructional Leadership Skills that Impact Learning, I am holding a giveaway on Twitter this week. Join in on … Continue reading
September 2020 Reading Update
In September I read a lot more than I have been, and an interesting range of books. I keep a never-ending list of recommended books, so I also have something to look for when I need a new book. Here … Continue reading
August 2020 Reading Update
I hit another reading wall this month. I think it was a combination of more work reading as we opened up a new school year (virtually), more stress, and more time outside when I wasn’t working. Also, I am enjoying … Continue reading
July 2020 Reading Update
This month was a balance of summer fun reading and ensuring I was continuing to educate myself. In July I read: Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner – This was another “good summer read” recommended a few months ago that just … Continue reading
My blog is 8 years old today!
Each year in July I like to celebrate the birthday of my blog (see 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th , and 6th birthday posts). I’m not sure why I didn’t write a post last year, but I imagine my mind was in other places … Continue reading
June 2020 Reading Update
In May I finally got out of the quarantine fog enough to enjoy a lot of fun reading. By then George Floyd was murdered and I changed my viewpoint. I spent a lot of time trying to immerse myself in … Continue reading
Moving from “not racist” to antiracist
I just finished reading How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. While I keep track of my reading in monthly blogs, I knew I had to write a blog specifically about this book, to capture my reflections and … Continue reading
May 2020 Reading Update
I feel like I finally got my reading mojo back midway through this month! Despite the continued stress of distance learning and working from home, I’m finally able to enjoy reading for pleasure again. The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith – … Continue reading
April 2020 Reading Update
Since the pandemic and quarantine, I have found it so hard to concentrate on reading. I’ve read enough articles and posts to know I’m not alone in this. I felt guilty for awhile, but I know that I need to … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 