Tag Archives: feedback

Unsolicited Feedback

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Amy's Reflections

Have you ever received unsolicited feedback?  If you are a living, breathing human who interacts with real people (or internet trolls), I’m sure you have!  Recently a friend of my received some unsolicited feedback that was so rude it was … 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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Humans Crave Feedback

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

As a new teacher during my first two years where I taught in a middle school in Virginia, I struggled with classroom management. I was a 21-year old barely-adult who was barely taller than my 8th grade students that first … Continue reading →

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Quotes That Resonate, Volume 6

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Amy's Reflections

When I read, I often pause to make note of certain quotes that really resonate with me. Over time, I like to look back at the quotes and reflect on why they stood out to me. Here the quotes that … Continue reading →

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Thank you for being a… teacher

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

Anyone else humming “The Golden Girls” theme song “Thank you for being a friend”? May is the time when we celebrate the hard work and dedication of teachers. Teacher Appreciation Week is a small drop in the vast, complicated ocean that is … 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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Honoring the Middle Times

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

As I was recently reading a Young Adolescent novel, Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord, I was struck by this line: Last times and first times shouldn’t matter more than all the middle times, but somehow, they do. Not only … Continue reading →

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