Category Archives: reflection
What I’m reading these days
Since I am doing a TON of reading for my three doctoral courses this, leaving little time to write new posts lately, I decided to share some quick thoughts on what I am reading. – School Leadership that Works by … Continue reading
Are you still learning?
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about professional development (PD). How it is delivered How it is received Who participates Who is a natural professional developer Who is uncomfortable in the role How it can occur through social media, personal … Continue reading
Lesson Study
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
My Journey
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
Learning, Coaching and Leading
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
Learning
When was the last time you learned something new? I don’t mean when you read a new fact or had a new thought, but when you truly learned something new and applied that knowledge. Today at the gym, while waiting … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 