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August 8, 2021 by megankruse

So.  Many.  Thoughts.  Mostly Unconnected. Challenges and Connections This week has brought a variety of challenges, and has been a reminder of why it’s so important to maintain an arsenal of positivity.  In an April 4 post about Gratitude, I wrote, “Maintaining a positive mindset is tough to do during challenging times, all the more … [Read more…]

Posted in: Collaborative culture, Facilitating improvements in instruction and student learning, Personal Learning, Professional learning for continuous improvement, Student learning and the profession, Uncategorized Tagged: Bill Kruse, City of Girls, Clint Kobelt, collective efficacy, credibility, curriculum matters, Debra Ridgway, Diane Sweeney, effect size, Elizabeth Gilbert, John Hattie, Julie Steele, Kate Lamb, Leanna S. Harris, Rathbun Lake, Solution Tree, Sturgis, The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching, the world ain't straight

Effective Leadership

June 13, 2021 by megankruse

As I observe leaders in different capacities and reflect on my own role as a teacher leader, I have been thinking about what it takes to be an effective leader.  There are loads of books on the topic of leadership, written by folks with far greater knowledge than I have, but this post is my … [Read more…]

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Theory vs Practice

April 26, 2021 by megankruse

In my role as a literacy instructional coach, I am fortunate to have access to more professional development than I did when I was teaching in the classroom.  Some of that access is available during the school day; much is available outside the school day.  When I was in the classroom, I rarely took advantage … [Read more…]

Posted in: Collaborative culture, Facilitating improvements in instruction and student learning, Personal Learning, Professional learning for continuous improvement, Student learning and the profession, Teacher Leader Model Standards, Uncategorized Tagged: coaching cycles, credibility, Diane Sweeney, el education, FMCSD, Ian Blanchard, instructional coaching, Leanna S. Harris, my coaching beliefs, Pen City Current, PLC's, practice, Richardson Elementary STEAM Lab, secret world of pollination, Stop Motion Studio, Student-Centered Coaching, The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching, theory

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The Flight Attendant
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Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts
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by Alan Gratz
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The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia
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