Yesterday, my 15 year old son and I left home for one of my favorite pastimes...shopping! It was an innocent late afternoon shopping adventure and I was beyond excited to get to spend some one-on-one “mom time” with my teenager.... Continue Reading →
What It Takes to be a Great Educator in One Word Heart It takes heart to lead. Whether you lead in your classroom or in the building, it takes heart to make the right decision -- that always seek to... Continue Reading →
When life hits hardest, what do you do? When conflicts are mounting, what stance do you take? When you have given all you have and more is required, where do you find the strength? When you are tired and disillusioned,... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite quotes is “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” It reminds me that every situation is an opportunity to grow - even in failure. This week has been an interesting week of reflection and questioning. I was... Continue Reading →
When I first started blogging it was for professional exploration. I was giving a presentation to teachers about professional learning networks, and I wanted to talk specifically about the benefits of blogging (not knowing that I would learn to love it).... Continue Reading →
We could read tons of biographies on great leaders, and I am not discouraging you from doing so. However, many of you have worked for great leaders, have met great leaders, or are great leaders yourselves. What are the qualities... Continue Reading →
Everyone has heard the quote "Do what you love--Love what you do." However, what Steve Jobs has alluded to in the quote above is deeper than just loving your work. Think about all the things that occupy large chunks of... Continue Reading →
There is no better beginning to this journey than a quote. This quote from Thoreau, amongst many other quotes (of which you will no doubt get to peruse), has inspired me time and time again to be better. It has inspired me... Continue Reading →
Lead. Learn. Grow. 