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Why I Write in 2016
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
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Another Day in the Life
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
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Reflecting on the Here and Now
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
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[Mentor Text Monday] Emails
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
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Most Used Emoticons
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
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[Mentor Text Monday] Tweets
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
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THE Debate
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
Formulas for Writing?
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
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