Monthly Archives: January 2014

Day 96 (of 184) not all teams are equal Together Everyone Achieves More – a popular acronym for TEAMwork. But not all teams are equal and not everyone is a ‘fit’ for every team. Another lesson from the NFL that … Continue reading →

Day 95 (of 184) the link between @Seahawks ‘media days’ by @MoneyLynch & @RSHerman_25 vs classwork & homework Maybe it’s the upcoming Superbowl and my unbiased (and long lasting) Seahawks fanaticism, so please excuse me if I delve a little … Continue reading →

Day 94 (of 184) importance of boredom Do you remember the last time you were bored. Mine was probably a shopping trip while visiting family in Seattle. I know that my oldest girl was ‘bored’ a couple of weekends ago … Continue reading →

Day 93 (of 184) family literacy day (unplug & play week) I joke about unplug & play week in our district by asking if battery power is still okay. It’s mainly because I walk in two worlds: Part of me … Continue reading →

Day 92 (of 184) half way mark of reflecting on 184 days of learning Firstly it’s tough. Secondly depth is difficult – by going with a post-a-day, it is sometimes hard to edit (which has even more challenges with some … Continue reading →

Day 91 (of 184) lesson plans? How quaint! I’ve had a tweet from UVics @_valeriei bugging me all night and into today. Should teacher-candidates/preservice teachers/student teachers still be learning the format of a traditional lesson plan? I admit that while … Continue reading →

Day 90 (of 184) mini-edcamp part deux Our school districts second ‘mini-edcamp’ was held today. Mini as it was being held after school and to make sure everyone gets family time (and it can’t miss my boys 12th birthday celebration!) … Continue reading →

Day 89 (of 184) cell phones in the classroom (and I’m not talking the students) Once upon a time I kept my phone in my pocket. But over the years that has changed. And as principal, I even encourage my … Continue reading →

Day 88 (of 184) self high five? I once taught a young student how to give herself a ‘self high five’. This was part of a bigger plan for her to improve her self-image and raise her self-confidence so that … Continue reading →

Day 87 (of 184) inspired by @adamfgoldberg Adam Goldberg created perhaps the most underrated tv show of this season: The Goldbergs. A reflection of life in the 80s – and for me blending great reflections (of making radio & tv … Continue reading →