Tag Archives: communication

September 2024 Reading Update

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Amy's Reflections

My birthday month has been a good one for reading, especially nonfiction! I feel like I’m back in my zone. This month I read: Favorite Books Fiction: The Return of Ellie Black Nonfiction: What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to The West … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged Amy Illingworth, audiobook, audiobooks, book-review, book-reviews, books, communication, fiction, nonfiction, reading | Leave a comment

Why I Write in 2016

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

Every October 20 is National Day on Writing. I first learned of the day last year through various blogs I follow, which led me to the NCTE page linked above for more information. Last year I wrote about why I … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection, Writing | Tagged Amy Illingworth, communication, education, mentoring, trust, Writing | 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 | 5 Comments

Reflecting on the Here and Now

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

Hi blog! Hi readers! It feels like it’s been forever since I was here. In the last few weeks, I have not felt very mindful about anything other than my stress levels. But after an emotional week, I unwittingly did … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged appreciation, celebration, communication, habit, happy, mindfulness, reflection, strengths | 4 Comments

[Mentor Text Monday] Emails

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

My Mentor Text Monday posts are few and far between these days. But every once in a while, I think of some type of text to share. These posts are about me as a reader, a writer, and a communicator. Today … Continue reading →

Posted in Mentor Text Monday | Tagged author's craft, communication, email, punctuation, purpose, style | 3 Comments

Most Used Emoticons

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Anyone who has an iPhone (or other i-device) and who sends text messages with emoticons is probably familiar with the “most used” feature. When adding an emoticon to a text message, I can scroll through many pages of options, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged communication, emoticons, habit, key, leadership, phrases, visible | 2 Comments

[Mentor Text Monday] Tweets

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I haven’t posted a Mentor Text post in a while, due to most of my reading being dense research articles. I remind my readers that research articles are not the type of writing you want students or teachers, or most normal … Continue reading →

Posted in Mentor Text Monday | Tagged Aguilar, coaching, communication, connected educator, education, growth mindset, hashtags, mentor text, twitter, Writing | 3 Comments

THE Debate

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Common Core. Common Core State Standards. CCSS. In some circles, these are dreaded words I have read the rants, heard many complaints, held my tongue, and waited. I have also responded when I felt it appropriate. I have come to … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged CCSS, communication, education, equity, PD, system, time | 4 Comments

Formulas for Writing?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

After reading my post about the fear some teachers have of writing, one of my best friends told me she was very upset. As a middle school English teacher, she agreed with my notion that many teachers, especially non-English teachers … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged career, CCSS, college, communication, education, formulaic writing, TCRWP, teachers | 4 Comments