Sunday, September 6, 2015

Reflections in the Mirror: Ponderings that will Guide my Year

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I spent the summer looking out the varied windows of my life to ponder, reflect and contemplate. It was not a summer of intense learning, instead my thoughts and observations revolved around refocusing, improving upon and redefining things that are important to me both personally and professionally. Opportunities, interactions, conversations and simple experiences have enabled me to articulate the following thoughts that will guide me through the school year. This was not at all an intentional process. Perhaps the flexibility of time and structure and the willingness to just “be” served me well. My window has now turned into a mirror where I will see and remember the valuable thoughts of a summertime of reflection.

Ponderings that will guide my year:

  • When receiving feedback sometimes a simple thank you is all that is needed.
  • There is nothing more genuine than to hear: What can I do to support you?
  • Assertiveness is an important component of my leadership style and should be consciously practiced.
  • Take time to wonder. Be a Wonder Woman. Be a woman who wonders…….
  • Take time to listen. Be a conscious listener. Listen to yourself, your students, your colleagues, your loved ones.
  • Pause and  embrace the silence.
  • Be intentional: intentional with your words and your actions. Intentionally guide others to think, do, act.
  • Remember the power of connection for you, your students, your colleagues. When we see the connections within our world - our world makes a lot more sense.
  • When you inspire and trust teachers, they feel empowered, become engaged, and great things happen!


What thoughts will you see in the mirror this year?