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My Word for 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

Many educators have been reflecting on 2014 and making plans for 2015. In doing so, many have chosen one (or more) word to be their focus for this year. This word reflects what they feel is most important in their … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Why Educators Should Engage in Social Media

Posted on March 28, 2014 by

There are so many reasons why I believe that it is imperative that educators and leaders in education be involved in social media, in one form or another. It really has been some of the best learning (if not the … Continue reading →

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New Uses For the Old Planner

Posted on March 21, 2014 by

Recently, I read a tweet from a fellow district administrator: This tweet made me reflect upon my own use of the traditional student planner when I was a classroom teacher.  I taught primary grades – many of which included teaching … Continue reading →

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Inspired

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

The other day, I was asked a question about who inspires me. What a great question! I could go on and on for hours about all the people who inspire me each and every day.  As administrators, we are fortunate … Continue reading →

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Learning From My Kids

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

I’ve really been enjoying my time these past couple of weeks.  It’s been nice to “get away from it all” and just take some much-needed time to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate. I had some lofty plans on getting caught up … Continue reading →

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Educational Change: It’s Personal

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

We had our first session of the Engaging the Digital Learner dinner series last night.  It was a great night with Dean Shareski as our main speaker (which I hope to blog about more in the coming days). First of … Continue reading →

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Study Group – Parental Engagement

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Our district does a great job promoting professional development from within.  There are a number of opportunities for us as administrators (as I posted here).  I am involved in a Study Group focusing on 21st Century Learning and Engaging the … Continue reading →

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