Tag Archives: Amy Illingworth
February ’17 Reading Update
Books I read this month: 1984 by George Orwell – As you may have heard, with the recent political climate there has been an increase in sales of this book. Since I never read this book, I thought now was … Continue reading
Making Time for Classroom Visits
The next topic in my Time Management for Leaders Series is all about making time for classroom visits. I believe that outside of ensuring the safety of students and staff, the role of instructional leader is the most important part … Continue reading
January ’17 Reading Update
I keep track of what I read each month for my aging and fading memory and for the fun of sharing my reading pleasures with others! Last year I wrote about my reading experiences each month in an update. By … Continue reading
Marching for Equity
Last week I traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Women’s March on Washington. From the time it was announced and my friend Shelley invited me to join her, I knew this would be one of the first ways … Continue reading
No More Inbox Ailments
Next in the Time Management for Leaders Series, I want to address email. Email can be the bane of our existence. We need it, we love the speed and efficiency of it, but we hate the volume and tediousness of … Continue reading
Calendar 911
I’m starting a blog series called the Time Management for Leaders Series. My hope is to offer support to new leaders, leaders in new positions, and leaders who seek to grow their organizational skills in order to better support the … Continue reading
Quotes That Resonate, Volume 5
Whenever I read, I take note of certain quotes that truly resonate with me, as a learner, a leader, as a writer, and as a reader. Here are the quotes that have resonated with me lately. I’d love to hear … Continue reading
My Word of 2017
CHALLENGE This word came to me late in 2016, around the time of the presidential elections. Before I knew it would be my word, I was searching for a new direction. Mindfulness and rejuvenate treated me well in 2015 and … Continue reading
What I Read in 2016
I really enjoyed looking back at everything I read in 2015, so I knew I wanted to capture my list again at the end of this year. I also wanted to beat my record of 44 books read last year, … Continue reading
December Reading Update
The final month of the year. I love updating this list each month. Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham – Have I mentioned how much I love audio books written and read by celebrities? I do (as … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 