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…]
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…]
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…]