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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
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
Posted in Leading the Learning, Reflection
Tagged blog, blogging, challenge, change, connect, lead, leading, learn, make a difference, meaning, model, personal, reasons why, reflecting, relationships, share
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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
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Leading the Learning, Lessons Learned, Poverty
Tagged administrator, attitude, caring, hearts, inner-city, learning, lessons, neufeld, relationships
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It’s Not About Power and Control
Whether you are a mother, father, sister, brother, teacher, administrator, or anyone in management, it is important to understand that trying to exert power and control is usually not very effective. Too often I see and hear about people trying … Continue reading
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Reflection
Tagged children, control, family, influence, personal, positive, power, professional, relationships, students
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Open Your Hearts
I’ve been doing a great deal of reflecting these days (as I always do), but this has been a bit different. I usually reflect upon my practise, decisions, teaching, leadership, parenting, and relationships. Last night, with all that has been … Continue reading
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Lessons Learned, Poverty, Reflection
Tagged abuse, challenges, inner-city, Poverty, relationships, safety, school, security, struggles, students, warmth
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Opportunities Abound
I have had my first week at my new school, filled with students, teachers, support staff, and parents. It was a very busy week, full of drama and excitement. I put in some very long hours this week and I … Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration, Connections / Relationships, Family, Lessons Learned, Reflection
Tagged administrator, job action, reflection, relationships, students, teachers
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Relationships are Key
Since I started on Twitter a month ago, I have found so many wonderful people to add to my PLN. They have posted articles blogs, research and, more importantly, they have been inspiring. Their enthusiasm, their love for learning, their … Continue reading
Go Slow to Go Far
My family and I went out for our evening exercise routine this evening. Our three-year-old isn’t feeling the best right now, so he spent most of his time in the stroller, next to his 6-month-old brother. He’s been feeling under … Continue reading
PLN’s & PPN’s
Last night I was reflecting upon why I have so readily embraced Twitter and what it has to offer on a professional level. It’s not just because I am a Plunger, either. You see, I have done this type of … Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration, Connections / Relationships, Family, Reflection
Tagged collaboration, family, network, networking, parenting, pln, power, reflection, relationships
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