Tag Archives: leadership
Hiking and the Common Core
What do hiking and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) have in common? I recently returned from my first visit to Yosemite National Park, where I spent three days hiking some intense trails! As I reflected on my sore muscles … Continue reading
Flagged for Follow-Up
I am a very organized person. I am proud of my inbox and the system I created to keep it manageable and efficient. However, I haven’t yet created a system for revisiting blogs that I enjoyed and want to use … Continue reading
One Year Down, Two To Go!
I just finished the first year of my doctoral program; I am working on an EdD from San Diego State University. The program is a cohort model, where, as a group, we travel together through theory and practical courses while … Continue reading
Professional Collaboration
I am one of the moderators of the west coast edition of #satchat (along with @burgess_shelley, @drjolly and @DCulberhouse), originally started by @ScottRRocco @bcurrie5 and @wkrakower. Every Saturday at 7:30 EST and PST educational leaders join us for discussions about … Continue reading
Time for Reflection
Lately I have realized more and more how important it is to stop and take time to reflect. This is a habit that helps both personally and professionally, but I find that in our profession we do not build in … Continue reading
Coming from a place of strengths (and acknowledging differences)
Do you know your own personal and professional strengths? Do you begin your work with a focus on what you are good at, or where you need improvement? When you come into a meeting or a collaboration with colleagues, is … Continue reading
Questions without easy answers
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.” ~ W. Edward Deming Is your system getting the results you want? Are all of your students achieving at high levels? Are all of your teachers using the best … Continue reading
Reflective questions
I have recently spoken with a few colleagues about the importance of asking reflective questions. I used to think that part of my role as a coach and an administrator was to make sure to share as much information with … Continue reading
What I’m reading these days
Since I am doing a TON of reading for my three doctoral courses this, leaving little time to write new posts lately, I decided to share some quick thoughts on what I am reading. – School Leadership that Works by … Continue reading
Are you still learning?
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about professional development (PD). How it is delivered How it is received Who participates Who is a natural professional developer Who is uncomfortable in the role How it can occur through social media, personal … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 