One thing is learned very quickly by teachers: You never get “done”. Aside from the million and one things that are assigned from others, teachers themselves assign their own personal homework jobs in the form of tailoring instructional and behavioral…
Growth Is A Good Thing
I look back at my mindset and expectations last May and remember (aside from not knowing what exactly the fellowship entailed) thinking if I was worthy of this experience. I asked many questions like, “Will I be able to match…
Technology is great…when it works!
That was the unfortunate motto that both my students and myself used way more times than I can count over the last 5 years. That was when there was a huge increase in technology in the classroom: both hardware and…
Lessons taught? Check! Lessons learned…hmmm?!
I think this blog entry may be a rant…. Well, the lessons have been taught and I worked to provide the best opportunities and resources possible for the staff at my school. It is a bittersweet feeling I have right…
What The Professional Developments Meant To Me
The best thing about these professional developments has been the continued learning. What I mean by that has to do with the phrase teachers throw out all the time…lifelong learners. Gag! Especially when teachers don’t really use it or mean…
The Value of Mentoring
This topic reaches very deeply into my own teaching philosophy, so the value of the partnership between mentors and mentees is extremely high. To begin with my cohort/summer fellowship experience, I must express such appreciation to LaVerne Weldon and Carmella…
Looking Over My Shoulder
The work I do as a member of the Home Base cohort has been a good reminder and affirmation…or maybe a gentle nudge in my side…about who is really most important: my (and any!) students. As I search the web…
Eyes Wide Open
My DPI fellowship was a tremendous learning experience and an eye-opener, too. As a result of meeting, working with and talking with my mentors, I have a new-found appreciation and trust for those affiliated with DPI. So often, the “edicts”…
Ooooooo! Ahhhhhh! Huh? Grrrr! Ohhhhh! Hmmmm! Ok!
My “aha!” moment has two distinct parts: Kenan and DPI. First the Kenan… …I would sum it up as both a humbling and enlightening experience. Up to now, my focus on technology has been to learn as much as I…
Common Core, Technology, and Teachers…oh my!
Does the Common Core help or hinder technology? Does technology help or hinder the Common Core? The Common Core is the newest name for CURRICULUM. Call it what you want, but it is essentially the same. Goals, skills and expectations…