October 2nd 2011
I can’t believe it is already October, 2011. This year is off to a fast start. So, what I have I learned from the world of educators this month … 1. “You Matter” posted by Doug — Off the record. This post features a Tedx Video presentation by Angela Maiers (@AngelaMaiers) where she [...]
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September 28th 2011
Last week, I was blessed to have 3 days of professional development. During this time we analyzed our own practice as mentors. Why? At first, I wasn’t sure. Our academy focused on Equity … namely, equity for English language learners – students who are learning English as a 2nd language as well as those who [...]
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September 19th 2011
Cathy from Reflect & Refine: Building a Learning Community has honored me with “The Versatile Blogger Award.” I am flattered and humbled by this acknowledgement, since I began blogging not for honors but for my own reflection and professional sharing. So, to receive this award, I would first like to thank Cathy for choosing my [...]
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August 30th 2011
I have come to a frightening conclusion … I am addicted to information. “Hi, my name is Sylvia, and I am an information hoarder.” (LOL) I laugh because my colleagues all act aghast when I have a blog / article / website / page to share. Tada! Where do I get all my wonderful ideas???? [...]
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August 10th 2011
Picture Books in High School! Yes, you read correctly. I love picture books, and I hope to share how effective they can be with teenagers and adults. Background: I met a new friend at #RSCON3, Denise Krebs (@mrsdkrebs). Through blog reflections and tweets we have communicated about a number of things … then last night, [...]
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August 8th 2011
This listing is my top 5 blog posts for the month of July (maybe bleeding over into the beginning week of August). My goal is to share what I have learned from others in my Professional Learning Network … those that make up my professional development online.
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July 25th 2011
Today began a four-day “induction to teaching” training in our district – Hillsborough County Public Schools. This is (I believe) my 7th year working with our new hires as they embark on their journey as new teachers. Today, I co-trained with a gentleman I deeply respect because of his knowledge, his rapport with people, and [...]
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July 14th 2011
A wonderful part of teaching is the opportunity we have to finish a year, take time to plan, and begin anew the next year. Teaching is like the ultimate performance assessment – everything we don’t get just right this time, we can do it again better next year! One of the areas I always struggle [...]
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July 1st 2011
I have written so little this month, simply because of all the work I have done finishing the paperwork with my new teachers, preparing for trainings, and attending trainings. In the meantime, though, I have had a lot of time to read a blog here and there. Because of this professional learning network, I have [...]
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May 28th 2011
As I was considering what to write about, I began reading some blogs of my favorite educators. As a new blogger, I have found wisdom and a value in writing from reading other posts. In honor of their inspiration this year, I thought I would promote their writing. 1. Justin Tarte’s Life of an Educator [...]
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