Tag Archives: doctoral journey

My Favorite Posts of 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I wrote 57 posts in 2015. Here are some of my personal favorites from the past year. A Year of Mindfulness – It was nice to end the year with a reminder of how I focused on mindfulness throughout the year, … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged appreciation, blogging, coaching, doctoral journey, education, habit, introvert, Journey, lesson, marginalia, memories, mindfulness, reading, reflection, strength, teaching, Writing | 2 Comments

Happy 3rd Birthday!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

Some days I don’t even think about this blog. Other days I have 55 blog post ideas running through my mind and I can’t reach pen and paper or phone and app quick enough to record them all! I started … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged appreciation, birthday, blogging, doctoral journey, education, fear, ISTE, Journey, memories, mentor texts, mindfulness, Writing | 1 Comment

Please call me Dr.

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I began my doctoral journey over 900 days ago. Yesterday I successfully defended my dissertation. While it hasn’t fully sank in yet, I can honestly say I am proud of all of the hard work I put into the entire … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctoral Journey | Tagged appreciation, doctoral journey, Dr. | 10 Comments

The Doctoral Journey Round-Up

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

As I approach the end of my doctoral journey, I decided to round-up all of the posts I wrote throughout the process. The countdown clock to my graduation is now under 90 days- I remember when it was over 900! … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctoral Journey | Tagged adult learning, balance, blogging, books, culture, doctoral journey, education, reading, reflection, SDSU, social justice, Writing | 9 Comments

Mindfulness Update #2

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

As February draws to a close, I am reflecting on where and how I have been mindful. February was not as easy as January in terms of my focus word of mindfulness. This month ushered in some health problems and … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged doctoral journey, focus, gratitude, habit, health, mindfulness, OLW, reading | 5 Comments

I love Coaching!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I can’t say it enough – I love coaching! I love being an instructional coach, I love receiving coaching feedback on my leadership, and I love observing coaching. Some of my happiest days at work lately have revolved around my … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching | Tagged coaching, doctoral journey, feedback, instruction, leadership, questions, reflection, strengths, teachers | 5 Comments

Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 12

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I enjoy reflecting on what in my professional and personal life has made me happy recently. Saturday writing friend dates: I am in the middle of data analysis and writing my final two chapters for my doctoral dissertation. One of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged adult learning, coaching, doctoral journey, friend, motivation, PD, Saturday, things i'm loving Friday, Writing | 5 Comments

One Semester Left

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Throughout my doctoral journey, I have written about what I’m reading, and I’ve reflected at the end of year one and year two. I have reached another pivotal point in the journey that I want to capture. Last Saturday I … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctoral Journey | Tagged adult learning, cohort, doctoral journey, education, learning, reflection, research | 8 Comments

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

What I’m Reading (Volume 3)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I love reading. I also love writing. I enjoy discussing what I read with friends and colleagues. I am not so much a fan of reading 50 page research articles for the purpose of doctoral research. Sometimes it is fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged adult learning, Book Club, books, doctoral journey, PD, PLC, reading, reflection | 5 Comments