I was reading a post from @ElitaTorres1 earlier this week that both inspired and challenged me. She blogged about the 21 Day Writing Challenge. I was intrigued but immediately began to question whether this was something I could actually complete. I've always... Continue Reading →
I got to attend PD today! My approach to professional development is to learn from and with my colleagues but to also exchange ideas with innovative thinkers and great minds. In my opinion that typifies the ultimate professional development experience.... Continue Reading →
“Who’s the Master” Know Your Purpose As I begin this post, I fondly remember and am deeply nostalgic thinking back on the 1980’s Berry Gordy classic film, The Last Dragon. Throughout the film, Leroy, the main character is on... Continue Reading →
How are you limiting your forward momentum? Are you unintentionally getting in the way of your destiny? I really think this could turn into a series of posts outlining how our actions and thinking delay our success and simple... Continue Reading →
Like many educators, August is a month of both promise and foreboding. The latent future is both beautiful and frightening. This year, more than ever, I’ve worked to master those feelings that for some turn into a frenzied array... Continue Reading →
If creating an excellent staff meeting was a recipe, what ingredients would you need? A few weeks ago, I decided to work on answering this question. However, I realized that I couldn’t answer it without first defining why staff meetings are important. Staff... Continue Reading →
“Who will follow you to the challenge?” I was recently asked this question and it rocked me to my core. There isn’t anything easy about being an educator. Each day we are faced with new challenges and small feats to... Continue Reading →
I was given the book Monday Morning Leadership by David Cottrell. It was a small and unassuming book which is why I never expected it to impact my leadership and perspective in such a profound way. I finished it in... Continue Reading →
If you were born in the 80’s, no doubt you sat for hours glued to your television playing Super Mario Brothers on your Nintendo Entertainment System. My sisters, cousins, and I agonized for hours in order to master each level.... Continue Reading →
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