Do you ever ask “what if?” questions? Some people don’t like questions that begin this way. They are uncomfortable with uncertainty. They don’t like to imagine what could be, because let’s face it, it might not ever really be. Ambiguity is scary for some. It’s dangerous for others. For me, asking “what if?” questions areContinue reading “What If?”
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The Ultimate Teacher Field Trip
Imagine…it’s late on a school night, you can’t quite fall asleep yet, and you are perusing Twitter. Can anyone out there with a night time routine sympathize with me? So, you are laying down trying to unwind and looking at all of the awesome things Twitter has to offer when you discover this tweet: Educators:Continue reading “The Ultimate Teacher Field Trip”
Observation + Reflection: Making Instructional Rounds Meaningful
Disclaimer: This post is long. I got excited! At the beginning of this school year, each Middle School Head of Grade for Mount Vernon Presbyterian School identified areas of focus and goals for this school year. A common theme with all of our answers was feedback. We are all yearning for valuable feedback from ourContinue reading “Observation + Reflection: Making Instructional Rounds Meaningful”