Facilitative Leadership ..I have definitely found my niche within the work I do. A way that professional development can translate into improved student learning. AHHHHHHHH..I feel good!

Recently had a conversation with a complete stranger about what sets us apart from the people who are happy in what they do everyday..job, family, relationships, hobbies, feeding the cat, etc. After living in Europe for a short time I truly value the idea of working hard but not letting it be the center of my life. Afterall, I realize that I wear many hats during a period of 24 hours. We discussed how most days on average most of us get up, drop off the kids, drive to work and repeat the same activities at the end of the day. Is this really the life we need,desire,or even want to live? So, my new acquaintance stated this question, "I know there people out there that are happy doing what they are doing..what makes them different from me" she stated. I guess that's the question of the Day?

What is a researcher? Several months after reading the first chapter of The Craft of Research I realized that every career entails some level of reserach! Somehow we tend to think its the bearded older chap with a look of wisdom. How about people like Jerry Seinfield, Creator of Google, Tiger Woods and the managers of local baseball and football teams??? This is probably what makes all of them so successful!

Latest Read!

Recently finished The FIVE DYSFUNCTIONS of a TEAM
A Leadership Fable
wriiten by Patrick Lencioni

You can read and respond in this book. I plan to use it as a professional development tool. The chapters are educator friendly and meant to be discussed and responded to informally and honestly! This fable is designed to send a powerful message about what to do if you are striving to be an exceptional teammember and/or leader. Magnificient storytelling at its best!

How important is your team to you?

Is It A Crisis or A Problem?

Dr. Pedro Noguera from New York University spoke and delivered on "Creating Conditions that Promote Student Achievement." This is not new to any of us! He delivered a case for why culture is so significant when planning your school year, mission statement, and responding to the issues that students face in school..specifically disinfranchised students! The statement that made want to shout,scream and kick like a toddler was this one--"We continue to state that American educational system is in a CRISIS but its really a problem...when there is a CRISIS we react and be about actively solving it. He assured us the American educational system only has a problem." In my opinion, just another problem. We have the resources,intellectual minds, and students who need opportunities! American Education..what are we waiting for?

Blogger Therapy

Recently about five minutes ago..I had my first session of Blog Therapy! Yep, you heard it right-Blog Therapy. Well, initially I created two post and waited for others to respond and nothing. Then I became addicted to lurking other blogs. I went to see a Blog expert to find out if true blogging requires immediate responses from others. It doesn't.

My purpose of blogging is to be reflective about my work as a Professional Developer.

Academic Standing

Teacher in Minnesota told classroom not to "sit still and learn." Students learn on their feet!
Check out the video...http://gmy.news.yahoo.com

The news is spreading and teachers all across America are implementing this practice!