Tag Archives: Amy Illingworth
December Reading Update [2019]
I’m so proud of not only how much I read, but the diverse things I read this year. I’m publishing this in mid-December, as I’m about to leave on a vacation. I know I will read more at the end … Continue reading
Building Resiliency: December
In January I began a deep dive in Elena Aguilar’s Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators and the accompanying workbook. I hope to share some of my reflections as I build daily habits to strength my own resilience and support … Continue reading
Building Resiliency: November
In January 2019 I began a deep dive in Elena Aguilar’s Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators and the accompanying workbook. I hope to share some of my reflections as I build daily habits to strength my own resilience and support that … Continue reading
Introverted Adventurer
Do you consider yourself an introvert, an extrovert or an ambivert somewhere in between? I consider myself an introvert for the following reasons: Being in large crowds drains me of energy and I need alone, quiet time to recharge. I … Continue reading
October Reading Update [2019]
My reading life goes through phases. Some months I’m into audiobooks every day in a row, and then I switch over to catch up on my favorite podcasts and I skip books for awhile. Some weeks I have many late … Continue reading
Unsolicited Feedback
Have you ever received unsolicited feedback? If you are a living, breathing human who interacts with real people (or internet trolls), I’m sure you have! Recently a friend of my received some unsolicited feedback that was so rude it was … Continue reading
Building Resiliency: October
In January I began a deep dive in Elena Aguilar’s Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators and the accompanying workbook. I hope to share some of my reflections as I build daily habits to strength my own resilience and support … Continue reading
Sustainability Education
What does sustainability education look like in your school system? How green is your school/ district? I recently attended the Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit. The job I began in July is in a school district that has … Continue reading
Observing lessons as an instructional coach
When I first became a coach, I was unsure what exactly I should write down during an observation. Over time, my coaching skills improved and I began to work with teachers on their own personal focus area. For instance, if … Continue reading
The Coach ADVenture is out!
I’m honored to share that my book came out today! The Coach ADVenture: Building Powerful Instructional Leadership Skills that Impact Learning is meant to be a guide for all educators, in any role. Every educator can be a leader and an … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 