Tag Archives: reading

Online Book Club Experience

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

I recently had the opportunity to participate in an online book club and it’s made me hope that all of our students have similar experiences as readers, inside and outside of our classrooms. In addition to the many education and … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged Book Club, books, choice, education, reading, voice, Writing | 2 Comments

Mentor Text October submission

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

I am participating in a mentor text challenge hosted by the San Diego Area Writing Project (SDAWP). The goal of the project is to generate a detailed collection of quality mentor texts that teachers can use with students to enhance … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged author's craft, books, figurative language, mentor text, reading, SDAWP, time | 5 Comments

Day 15: Books

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

Throughout this month I’m participating in the August Break 2013. I LOVE books! 🙂

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August [#113texts] Mentor Text Submission

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

Over the next six months I am participating in a mentor text challenge hosted by the San Diego Area Writing Project (SDAWP). The goal of the project is to generate a detailed collection of quality mentor texts that teachers can … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged #113texts, education, mentor texts, reading, SDAWP, Writing | 6 Comments

Flagged for Follow-Up

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

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 →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged adult learning, blogging, flagged, leadership, learning, PD, reading | 4 Comments

One Year Down, Two To Go!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

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 →

Posted in Doctoral Journey | Tagged adult learning, balance, change, doctoral journey, education, leadership, learning, reading, Writing | 6 Comments

What I’m reading these days

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Amy's Reflections

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 →

Posted in Doctoral Journey, Leadership, Reflection | Tagged leadership, reading, reflection | 9 Comments

Learning, Coaching and Leading

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Amy's Reflections

In all my roles in education – teacher, Peer Coach/ Staff Developer (i.e. Literacy Coach), Literacy Administrator, Vice Principal, Principal, and now Director- I have always thought of myself as a learner first, then a coach, and finally a leader. … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Reflection | Tagged capacity, coaching, doctoral journey, leadership, learning, reading, reflecting | 7 Comments