Category Archives: Leading the Learning

Inspirational Speaker

Last week, we had our annual Administrator’s convention for our district.  It is always a great time to get together, network and connect with one another.  This has been especially important this year because it has been, in many ways, … Continue reading

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Global Connection

Things have been rather busy lately, as you can see by my lack of blogging.  There has been so much going on at home and at work.  I have so much to share, but very little time to do so. … Continue reading

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Excited About Learning

When I was teaching my French class on Thursday, I was struck by something a student said.  I try to greet my French students in a way that makes them feel valued and, in turn, help to ensure they like … Continue reading

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On this journey of life, we go through ups and downs regularly. There are times where we are just living and surviving the day to day. We may not be thriving, but we are doing what needs to be done. … Continue reading

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10 Things I Want to Try or Learn About 10/10

10 Things I Want to Try or Learn More About In the Cloud To be honest, the “cloud” confuses and scares me a bit.  I just don’t get it. Clearly, I need to learn more about it.  Here are some … Continue reading

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10 Reasons Why I Blog 9/10

10 Reasons Why I Blog 1. I blog as a way to making meaning.  Blogging helps me think about and process information.  I find it therapeutic to take in, reflect on, and then express my feelings and thoughts through my … Continue reading

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Top 10 in 10 Series: Celebrating my 100th Blog Post 3/10

There have been many people who have influenced and continue to influence me on the web. In fact, it is very difficult to limit this to 10!  I probably could have made my entire 100 list based on those who … Continue reading

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My Top Ten in Ten Days – Celebrating my 100th Blog Post 2/10

I have been working as a Vice-Principal since August, 2005.  I have had the opportunity to work in three very different schools. For my first 2 1/2 years as a Vice-Principal, I was placed in a middle-class school with a … Continue reading

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100th Blog Post Series

I have been working on my 100th blog post for the last week, between Spring Break activities and sleep. Last night I realized that there was no way that I could post my post the way it was – the … Continue reading

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Twitter – The Very Basics

Our district has been engaging administrators in a Digital Discovery Series this year. We have had two very powerful sessions. Our last session was just last week, with George Couros speaking to us about Social Media.  You can find my … Continue reading

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