Tag Archives: #CoachADV

Happy 1st Anniversary to The Coach ADVenture!

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

My book turns one this week!  In honor of the one year anniversary of the publishing of The Coach ADVenture: Building Powerful Instructional Leadership Skills that Impact Learning, I am holding a giveaway on Twitter this week. Join in on … Continue reading →

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5 Things

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

Inspired by this blog idea by a lifestyle blog I follow, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on 5 things I miss, 5 things I don’t miss, and 5 things I’m grateful for right now. As hard as … Continue reading →

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February 2020 Reading Update

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

Each month I blog about what I’ve read for my own records, and to share my recommendations with anyone interested.  My reading goal of the year is to broaden the type of books I read, exposing myself to cultures beyond … Continue reading →

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Coaching in Meetings

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

I recently had a team meeting with a number of people in my department.  At the end of the meeting, one of the people came up to me and said something about how they noticed the coaching move I made … Continue reading →

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Intentionality

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

Last week I had the opportunity to visit Apple for a 2 day learning experience with a group of leaders from the Southern California. While I wasn’t allowed to take any pictures, nor post anything on social media about Apple … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Use Social Media?

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

In episode 48 of the Ten Things To Tell You podcast (can you tell how much I love this show?), Laura discusses whether or not parents should post pictures of their children on social media. The chat moves into a … Continue reading →

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Blogging Trends in 2019

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

The end of the calendar year is a great time for reflection, as is July for us educators as it represents another transition between two years. I began this blog in July, so I often reflect on my blog’s “birthday”.  … Continue reading →

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Introverted Adventurer

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

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 →

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Observing lessons as an instructional coach

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

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 →

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The Coach ADVenture is out!

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

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 →

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