Category Archives: reflection
What I Read in August 2018
I’m embarrassed to write this. On August 26th, I realized that I had barely finished one book this month, and that was an audiobook. After realizing this, I did a lot of reflection about why that was and I got … Continue reading
Considering Consideration
I recently began to read Talk to Me: Find the Right Words to Inspire, Encourage, and Get Things Done by Kim Bearden. The first of six principles of effective communication that she addresses is consideration. Kim suggests: How do you … Continue reading
What I Read in July 2018
This month felt like a slow reading month. I listened to a lot of podcasts, which limited my audiobook “reading” and I probably watched too much TV! Here is what I did read this month (including an amazing professional book … Continue reading
6th Blog Birthday
I like to celebrate the birthday of my blog every year (see 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th birthday posts). I started this blog over 2,000 days ago. I take this annual birthday celebration time to reflect on my blogging … Continue reading
Humans Crave Feedback
As a new teacher during my first two years where I taught in a middle school in Virginia, I struggled with classroom management. I was a 21-year old barely-adult who was barely taller than my 8th grade students that first … Continue reading
What I Read in June 2018
In June I finished some books I started on my vacation last month. I also read a few books on another vacation this month. I do love a good plane ride to catch up on my reading! I’m halfway through … Continue reading
What I Read in May 2018
This month I read 6 books. My Caribbean vacation helped to add many of these titles this month and into next month! As always, I’d love to hear in the comments what you are reading and what you recommend. In … Continue reading
What I Read in April 2018
In April I read 3 books and listened to one on audiobook. I keep waiting for the month when life gets a little less busy and I have more time to read for pleasure, but that hasn’t happened yet. I … Continue reading
Teacher Leadership Book Studies
This post is co-written with Mari Venturino, and cross-posted to Mari’s blog! One thing we (Amy Illingworth & Mari Venturino) have in common is our love of books! We both read a good mix of education, fiction, young adult, and … Continue reading
What I Read in March 2018
I only read one book in February, so I didn’t blog about it. I’ve added it to my March update. February: Paris Match (Stone Barrington #31) by Stuart Woods – I love this series. Whenever I need an easy read, I … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 