Category Archives: reflection
January Reading Update
Last year I participated in #Read15in15 and was so inspired to keep a record of all that I read, I ended up reading more and remembering more! My final 2015 reading list is here. I plan to keep a running … Continue reading
Quotes That Resonate
I ended 2015 and entered 2016 determined to read more (and watch less bad TV!). As I read, I highlight lines that stand out to me. Below are a few quotes from my recent readings that resonated with me. “The way … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 16
Fridays are fun days, right? On Fridays I like to share the things I’m loving, often related to leadership and learning. This week’s edition has a new years’ feel to it! One Little Word: I love this time of year, … Continue reading
My Word of 2016
Last year was the first year I picked a focus word for myself. I found the process of selecting my word, and the year spent focused on it, were beneficial. My goal last year was to find a word that … Continue reading
What I Read in 2015
This year I have kept track of everything I read for my own memory, and as part of the #read15in15 challenge. While some bloggers write reviews of books read, or have articulated rating scales, I am much more informal. I … Continue reading
December Reflections 2015
This year marks the second year I have participated in December Reflections photo experience (much better description than the word challenge!), created by Susannah Conway. If you are on Instagram, type in #decemberreflections and search through the 25,000+ photos linked … Continue reading
What is it about sunsets?
I love sunsets. I love seeing the sun set over water. I love watching the sun fade away behind a mountain. It doesn’t seem to matter where I am, when I catch a sunset, I have to pause and just … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 15
On Fridays I like to talk about the ideas, products, and resources that I’m loving. This week I bring to you the things that have brought me joy recently. Nothing on this list has anything to do with work or … Continue reading
A Year of Mindfulness
One year ago I sat down with a friend, and the Unraveling the Year Ahead, by Susannah Conway. It was a journaling activity designed to help you reflect on 2014 and figure out your focus, and your one little word, … Continue reading
So Many Hashtags, So Little Time
How do you find and use hashtags on Twitter or Instagram? These days there are educational hashtags for: weekly chats slow chats districts schools grade levels content areas motivation mindset instructional strategies conferences professional development books and so much more! … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 