100 Posts in 100 Days The last several posts have felt “fast and furious” to me. I’ve written them in real time in the week our teachers are returning to campus. Every educator knows how full these weeks are. The lists of plans to be made, materials to be prepared, conversations to be had, and… More #96: One More Thing
100 Posts in 100 Days Our faculty and staff are in the throes of preparing to usher in the new school year for our students next Monday. We are in the throes of professional learning, planning, and preparation. I’ve been paying particular attention to how we support teachers and their learning this week. (See… More #95: Engaging Teachers’ Curiosity and Creativity
100 Posts in 100 Days In the last 2 posts, “Make ‘Em Beg” and “Professional Learning Environments”, I was exploring how we can create learning cultures for teachers that encourage exploration and provide support. I have been contemplating three questions: How have we arranged their learning environment so that they can take full advantage and… More #94: Nudges
100 Posts in 100 Days Yesterday’s post, “Make ‘Em Beg” wasn’t about making anyone beg at all, but rather, it was about creating conditions that pique curiosity and motivate teachers to be continuous learners. I noted three questions I want to pay attention to this week as our faculty and staff return to campus:… More #93: Professional Learning Environments
100 Posts in 100 Days I used to have a gingham plush dog toy in my office. It was when I worked as a professional development coordinator in US public school district. The toy was a gift from a colleague that symbolized our work and an idea that had been shared with us by… More #92: “Make ‘Em Beg”
100 Posts in 100 Days Yesterday I wrote about being in the last 10 posts of 100 Posts in 100 Days and knowing that the finish line is near. It reminded me of my most memorable finish line story that just happened a few months ago. Last Christmas, 2021, my immediate family of 3 was… More #91: Finishing Last
100 Posts in 100 Days I was a “wannabe runner” for a period of time. I say “wannabe” because after growing up as a fairly serious gymnast, my knees don’t hold up so well routinely pounding on the pavement. My “wannabe” years were in my 30s. I had a regular training regimen and routinely entered… More #90: Reflections on 90%
100 Posts in 100 Days No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship. James Comer It’s “Newbie Week” at my school, which is orientation for all of our new faculty. As the week goes on, we have a mix of informational, training, and social events. It’s a great time to get to know the new… More #89: Who Do I Know?
100 Posts in 100 Days Eleven days ago, in Post 77: Getting Specific, I wrote that one of my mastery goals this year is to: “Help teams and individuals in my school work together interdependently” I also wrote that an action I could take to work toward that goal is: “Be a connector: I… More #88: An Update on Getting Specific
100 Posts in 100 Days These Brazilian Besties are Inventing an mRNA Vaccine as a Gift to the World (Article) Two friends working on something they love that will make a difference in the world. So much heart, smarts, and leadership in this article. It seemed like something worth sharing. Habit Tracker… More #87: The Pulse