I have a hectic summer planned. It's par for the course for me. I usually spend my summers engaged in professional development. Going to summer institutes and conferences and spending time in Colonial Williamsburg as a Master Teacher Peer Facilitator. I love the variety my summer brings. I love the connections I make with other … Continue reading Taking a Moment – #BLOG365 Day 236
Month: May 2017
Small Things – #BLOG365 Day 235
This morning I am thinking about the small things we do in our daily life that reveal who we really are. The little things that reveal our values and our motives. I made a pretty weighty decision this weekend and when it came down to my final choice it was the small things that impacted … Continue reading Small Things – #BLOG365 Day 235
One Year Ago – #BLOG365 Day 234
It was around this time last year that I found out I had been selected as a 2016 ASCD Emerging Leader. I am not sure I knew what was in store for me, but by the time I was at ASCD's Leader to Leader Conference in July I realized the enormity of this honor. I … Continue reading One Year Ago – #BLOG365 Day 234
Ruminating – #BLOG365 Day 233
Ruminating is one of my favorite words. Better than thinking about or considering or mulling it over. Ruminating reminds me of poetry (Rumi). There is a certain poetry to contemplating. A certain beauty to found at the end of ruminations. A sense of calm that comes from truly analyzing all sides as you ponder decisions and … Continue reading Ruminating – #BLOG365 Day 233
Focal Points – #BLOG365 Day 232
I love using viewfinders when looking at art. They allow students to focus on only part of a painting or photograph, defining the space and encouraging deeper observation. This weekend I find I am using a viewfinder in my own life. Working to frame the big picture into smaller components that I can analyze and … Continue reading Focal Points – #BLOG365 Day 232
Museum Monday: Museums of All Kinds- #BLOG365 Day 231
When my son was in first grade he created a museum in our home, complete with gallery spaces and rules like "don't let your animals use the bathroom in the museum." In his gallery spaces he organized his collections. He created label copy. Admission fees were posted. There really is a museum for everything. People … Continue reading Museum Monday: Museums of All Kinds- #BLOG365 Day 231
Made With Love – #BLOG365 Day 230
The other day someone asked me what my favorite kind of food was. I had to think for a minute. I am a foodie, for sure. But, when it came down to what type of food was my favorite it didn't take long for me to settle on good ole' southern food. Slathered, greasy, fried, … Continue reading Made With Love – #BLOG365 Day 230
Take It Slow – #BLOG365 Day 229
Take it slow. My dad will laugh when he sees this post. I have written about my experience growing up with a chronic illness on this blog before. I can't remember if my dad started telling me to take it slow before or after my diagnosis. But it was a predictable part of every day … Continue reading Take It Slow – #BLOG365 Day 229
At the End of the School Year, Don’t Forget to Reflect- #BLOG365 Day 228
I have been thinking about how we end the school year. Not for our students, but how we, as educators, end the school year. I know that in the craze of the last few weeks of school we can often lose focus, fail to reflect, move in a zombie-like state day after day. It's … Continue reading At the End of the School Year, Don’t Forget to Reflect- #BLOG365 Day 228
Museum Monday on a Wednesday – #BLOG365 Day 227
On Monday I had the opportunity to go to the Alamo. It was a fabulous experience, one I never thought I would have. It was a chance to connect my understanding of Florida history with Texas history and, most importantly, a chance to check out new exhibitions and objects. In 2010 I traveled to … Continue reading Museum Monday on a Wednesday – #BLOG365 Day 227
Jill Cross 