Tag Archives: collaboration

Teacher Leadership Academy

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

This is a blog co-written by a group of teachers who participated in the first Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) in our district during the 2017-18 school year; I was one of the Amy administrators who created the TLA. Teacher Leadership … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged Amy Illingworth, collaboration, education, learning, reflection, teacher leadership | 1 Comment

Empowered Leaders Empower Learners (#IMMOOC Season 3, Week 4)

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Amy's Reflections

I am participating in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) with hundreds of other educators across the globe, about The Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros. These are my reflections for Season 3, Week 3 of #IMMOOC, and the prompt: Relationships and collaboration … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Day in the Life {Summer Edition}

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

This is a glance at a typical day for a district administrator during the summer. As you will see, “summer” has a very different definition for those of us who work at the district office! I’m waiting to see one … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged a day in the life, administrator, adult learning, CCSS, collaboration, feedback, google, gratitude, learning, PD, summer, teachers, team | Leave a comment

Another Day in the Life

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

My first day in the life post demonstrated one type of work day for me, in my current role as a district administrator. Because each day can be so different, I decided to capture a different day. I wish I … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged a day in the life, administrator, CCSS, coaching, collaboration, communication, email, feedback, office, PD, reading, research, stand up desk | 4 Comments

A Day in the Life of a District Administrator

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I read a lot of blogs written by healthy lifestyle bloggers. Many of these bloggers post “A Day in the Life” blogs every few months to demonstrate a typical day in their world. Every time I read one I consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged a day in the life, adult learning, coaching, collaboration, commute, culture, education, google, leadership, PD, reading, team, Writing | 6 Comments

Abundance Mentality

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

What is an abundance mentality? I first read about it in Leading Every Day: 124 Actions for Effective Leadership by Joyce Kaser, Susan Mundry, Katherine E. Stiles, and Susan Loucks-Horsley. “To engage in synergistic partnership requires that both parties value sharing … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I often hear it referenced that you can make yourself happier, less stressed, if you make note of what you are grateful for on a regular basis. Today was a great day that I am truly grateful for, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged appreciation, collaboration, connected educator, connections, fun, gratitude, happy, PLN, respect, technology, twitter, Voxer | 7 Comments

Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 9

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I haven’t done an updated Things I’m Loving Friday edition in awhile. Truthfully, I haven’t loved a lot lately, since I’ve been drowning in work, school, and general life stress. However, I am coming out the other side and want … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged aspiring, collaboration, connected educator, education, hashtags, leadership, rejuvenate, SDSU, sharing, swimming, teaching, things i'm loving Friday | Leave a comment

Educational Hot Topics

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

During one of my recent classes we had an opportunity to hear from a lawyer who specializes in educational law, representing many California school districts. He shared his thoughts on some of educational hot topics related to the law and … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged CCSS, collaboration, creativity, doctoral journey, equity, hot topics, LCFF, list, pedagogy, PLC, PLN, self efficacy, social justice, technology, trust, unions, Vergara | 1 Comment

PBIS for a PLN

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

PBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Through my doctoral journey, I have completed a study of my district’s discipline data and a closer look at one of our site’s implementation of the PBIS system. I also attended two days of … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged adult learning, collaboration, feedback, PBIS, PLC, PLN, respect, Restorative Practices, risk taking, voice | Leave a comment