I could get bogged down in the fact that I am still behind on #BLOG365. I could count the days I am actually behind (I really don't know). I could beat myself up about the days I missed and the posts that weren't as good as they could be. But, I am not. I … Continue reading Did I Really Just Post 200 Times?-#BLOG365 Day 200
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Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket – #BLOG365 Day 194
I am guilty of putting all my delicate eggs in one basket over the last few years. It's definitely out of character for me and my family. We spent 15 years in the same home and took a leap of faith moving our family to another part of the state for an easier life. The … Continue reading Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket – #BLOG365 Day 194
Is It Worth It? -#BLOG365 Day 192
Lately I have been seeing a lot of blog posts that leave me scratching my head thinking "I could have written that!" Posts with topics that I have reflected on or discussed with colleagues. Topics I figured didn't need to be written about because they were already on people's minds. What I might consider … Continue reading Is It Worth It? -#BLOG365 Day 192
Why I Do What I Do-#BLOG365 Day 189 #IMMOOC
I put a lot of pressure on myself as a parent, a professional, and an individual. I have always been this way and I don't know why. I consider myself to be pretty driven. I ask a lot of questions. I strive to be a better person each day. I embrace my mistakes as learning … Continue reading Why I Do What I Do-#BLOG365 Day 189 #IMMOOC
Am I Leading Like a Tree?-#BLOG365 Day 178
Today I was talking about what got me started on the #BLOG365 journey. I talked about the Lead Like a Tree activity that I wrote about here so when I got home I pulled this image up to see how I was doing on the goals I set for myself back in July. Goal 1: Get … Continue reading Am I Leading Like a Tree?-#BLOG365 Day 178
Decisions, Decisions…-#BLOG365 Day 168
In most instances I am the type that likes to make a decision and move forward. I have always been frustrated by meetings I leave with decisions unresolved. That's not to say I don't seriously consider all sides when making a decision. I do. I analyze choices from multiple perspectives and angles. I play … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions…-#BLOG365 Day 168
Thrashing Blindly or Reaching-#BLOG365 Day 149
I have been reading The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. by Daniel Coyle. One quote that has stuck out for me is: The trick is to choose a goal just beyond your present abilities; to target the struggle. Thrashing blindly doesn’t help. Reaching does. Targeting the struggle. Reaching. There are … Continue reading Thrashing Blindly or Reaching-#BLOG365 Day 149
#Booknerd – #BLOG365 Day 127
Today I was talking with our librarian and she was so excited about the shipment of new books she was getting. I looked at her and said "we are such book nerds!" We had been discussing book options for a new historical fiction genre study. With every title I mentioned I was reminded of … Continue reading #Booknerd – #BLOG365 Day 127
#whereissasha Our Exam Crazed System – #BLOG365 Day 124
No surprise I am anti-exams. Exams don't give us a clear picture of student understanding. They don't prepare students for 21st century careers. They cause anxiety for our students. They encourage low level thinking and regurgitation. They don't encourage collaboration or creativity. Last night #whereissasha blew up on social media. The teacher in me knew … Continue reading #whereissasha Our Exam Crazed System – #BLOG365 Day 124
Hygge: The Educator’s Version -#BLOG365 Day 123
Hygge has been floating around lately and was recently named the 2016 Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year. According to Oxford hygge is: Southern Living explained it in their article Here's What 'Hygge' Means- And Why You Should Try It In essence, hygge is taking pleasure in the small things: time with friends, hot chocolate, getting … Continue reading Hygge: The Educator’s Version -#BLOG365 Day 123
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