Tag Archives: abecedary

The Value of Reflection

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Amy's Reflections

While reflection might not seem like a relevant topic for my Time Management for Leaders series, stay with me for a moment! One of the ways in which leaders often lose time, or get sidetracked, is when everything is done … Continue reading →

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Thinking in Numbers

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

I began this blog back in 2012. Since then I have written 230 posts. For Question Week, I wrote one blog post in questions. I have had two focus words: mindfulness and rejuvenate. My blog is filled with 26 posts about … Continue reading →

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The ABC’s of Education

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Recently my friend Shelley Burgess, along with her husband, Dave, published a picture book for educators. P is for Pirate is a fun inspiration for teachers and leaders, walking through the alphabet with a fun pirate twist. One unique Burgess touch … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Zest

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Z: Zest We have finally come to the end… of the alphabet! I know this is not the end of my reflective journey. For anyone who actually read A-Z, thank you! Thank you for sticking with me as I explored … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged abecedary, coaching, collaboration, infographics, Journey, learning, reading, thank you, Writing, zest | 4 Comments

[Abecedary of Reflection] Young Again

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Y: Young Again From the time I was about this age… I wanted to be a writer. While blogging started out about my leadership and learning work, as a professional, it has become something so much more. It has reminded … Continue reading →

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Blogiversary

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

My blog turns two this month! Feel free to click back here to read my reflections after one year of blogging. I continue to be amazed by where this journey has taken me over the last two years. Since I … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] X Marks the Spot

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

X: X Marks the Spot This may not be the best x word for my abecedary, nor the best use of the familiar phrase, but it has meaning to me (and it’s my alphabetic journey and my friend Barb modeled … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Walking

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

W: Walking I do some of my best reflecting while walking. Walking is not only exercise for the body, but for the mind and soul as well. Anyone who knows me knows that I talk a mile a minute. I … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Voice

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

V: Voice One of the best parts about blogging is that it provides me with a chance to find my voice as a writer. I’ve written before about how important I think it is for for learners (both children and … Continue reading →

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