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I am attending Elena Aguilar’s 3-day Conference in Pasadena, California. Today, we were asked, “Who do I want to be as a leader? What kind of animal do I want to be?” I am still searching for my description of a leader. However, I could answer the question about what kind of animal I wantContinue reading “A Leader?”

I just read a fun fact, the average human will produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools. Yuck and Hmm How big of a pool? Didn’t say….Squirrel! I went to the beach today. A nice cool breeze sent a chill around my nape. This airy little sweater isn’t enough. I held my arms tightContinue reading “The Bus Ride”

Writers borrow from other writers all the time. We learn the craft of writing from one another. The way in which we apply the skills is the development of our style and unique qualities that set us apart. That’s what I learned today at the Carl Anderson Conference. It was so worth a Saturday toContinue reading “May I borrow a line?”

As I read Onward by Elena Aguilar I thought I was reading about my life. I was caught off guard reading her story. I felt as though she must of knew me from afar. I too curled upon the floor crying unable to help make sense of my mother’s death. How do I make senseContinue reading “A Page Right Out of My Life”

I am reading Elena Aguilar’s book, Onward, Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators”. This books inspires reflection. Chapter 7 is all about finding the bright spots in others. I think she is “spot on” about looking at others and ourselves with an admiration lens. One thing she shared that she did in her classroom was toContinue reading “Moments of “Bright Spots””

One definition of reflection is a serious thought or consideration. Are we capable of reflection when we are directed to work with some to improve our classroom management? If it is not self choice, are we able to look deeply into our practices and make positive change? Is a teacher able to identify a needContinue reading “Reflection”

I’m sitting here wondering what I should write about. I feel as though I have no stories to tell. Sure things are happening. I was able to go to the specialist. My root canal is taken care of. I did given in and register to see Carl Anderson. Last, I’m reading an interesting book, FindContinue reading “Struggling with a Thought”

I awoke this morning with my list of things to do for the next couple of weeks. Things seem to be busy. My mind keeps organizing the events in chronological order and then breaking each into manageable steps. I keep going over them. The logical side tells me I’m prepared. Then I hear, “No yourContinue reading “Hurry up and relax”

I like to think I have a high tolerance for pain. I can put things off easily. Things I shouldn’t. My teeth for one thing. My dentist doesn’t help matters either. He is very practical. Usually, I like that quality in him. One of my back teeth, now known as #18, has been acting up.Continue reading “Awaiting The Root Canal”

We bounced on down the freeway. Every adult in their own seat in their own world. A Wet winter day didn’t stop the science olympiad participants from showing up at Occidental College. An event where the only one you are in competition with is yourself. Each individual students’ score is added to the school’s totalContinue reading “A Dash of Damper”