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What do we really know about teacher leadership?
Teacher leadership is an area I have been focusing on more and more lately. Not only have I reflected on the ways in which I did not build enough capacity in my teacher leaders when I was a principal, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, education, leadership, research, teacher leadership, teachers
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Building teacher leadership capacity
When I was a new principal I was not good at building teacher leadership capacity. In fact, when I first became a principal, this idea wasn’t even on my radar. I did not have a clue that it was my … Continue reading
Thank you for being a… teacher
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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Tagged appreciation, education, feedback, teachers, teaching, thank you
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Mentoring
I have written many posts on coaching. I was a literacy coach in a previous position. Most recently I left a position as a director who oversaw the instructional coaches at each of our district school sites. I am passionate … Continue reading
Posted in Learning
Tagged coach, coaching, educoach, leadership, mentoring, support, teachers
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Creativity Rediscovered
While we are 16 years into the 21st Century, we are still grappling with creating school experiences that will create 21st Century citizens. In my previous job, we spent many hours discussing the 4 C’s: Communication Collaboration Critical thinking Creativity … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership
Tagged 21st Century, creativity, education, empower, rejuvenate, teachers
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Over-Scaffolding
“The idea of scaffolding has historical roots in psychology and social-learning theory, which describe scaffolding as structures, tools, and assistance from more knowledgeable others that allow learners to engage in practices beyond their independent capacity.” While I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged differentiation, education, growth mindset, scaffolds, support, teachers
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3 Words Per Picture
I was inspired to emulate this blog style by this healthy living blogger, who often shares photos to tell a story of her day or weekend. Here goes my first three words per picture post with some recent summer photos! … Continue reading
Yet Another Day in the Life {Summer Edition}
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
Posted in Leadership
Tagged a day in the life, administrator, adult learning, CCSS, collaboration, feedback, google, gratitude, learning, PD, summer, teachers, team
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The Art of Teaching
During this Teachers Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment and recognize why I think teachers rock. Lyn Hilt’s post of her memories from teachers sparked this idea, along with The Teaching Channel’s week of teacher appreciation. You can follow … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, celebration, education, hashtags, memories, teachers, teaching, twitter
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I love Coaching!
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
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