Musings…

It has been months since I have written here; and even longer since I have reflected and written on anything educational. I am not going to apologize for my absence because I needed a break, and just because I haven’t been writing and reflecting publicly, does not mean I have not been thinking. For the [...]

We’ve Got Openings!

We have come to the point in the year when we start scouring for new talent, and with the addition of new specialty areas and 150 students next year, we need some more great teachers.
A few of our current folks will be leaving us and we will need to add core teachers to support our [...]

PLN Presentation – Reflection

I wrote last week about some thoughts I have about trying to get staff development credit for teachers who develop and are active in a personal learning network because as Will Richardson wrote about in this post, we try to individualize and personalize learning for our students… why would we not do the same for [...]

The Importance of Developing a Personal Learning Network

I am forever trying to improve upon the staff development opportunities offered on my campus because I would like them to be authentic and actually challenge and provoke thoughts and new ideas amongst my staff.
I always get reflective about our staff development practices during this time of year because, although I think my campus offers [...]

I Am Back… And Some Things to Think About

I returned to work yesterday after several weeks off for maternity leave. While on leave I have been using most of my online “free time” to document little Dylan’s life, but now that I am back to work, I want to share some of the educational and “professional”  things that have been on my mind.
To [...]

Judges Needed

The students of Irving ISD are in need of some judges for their media fair projects. Students grade Pre-K thru 12 have entered projects in the areas of digital audio, digital video, website design, original illustrated art, product design and photography.
The projects are posted on-line and we are hoping to get judges from around the [...]

On a Personal Note

Most of you who read this blog are probably aware that I am pregnant and expecting to deliver any day now.  If I have not delivered by Monday, December 8th the doctor is planning to induce, so one way or another, Kyle and I should be bringing the baby home within 8 days… which is [...]

I Dream a World…

Langston Hughes is one of my favorite poets, and I Dream a World is one of my favorite poems of his.  I was thinking of this poem today, and I was frustrated and irritated by some things at school (probably because my patience is down due to being in my 9th month of pregnancy) and [...]

Irving ISD and the K12 Online Conference – My Notes and What I Learned

We began the morning with a brief overview of the K12 Online Conference and then watched Chris Lehman’s keynote for the Leading the Change strand.  As always, I agree with Lehman’s ideas and assertions.
The Voices of School 2.0 – Some of the ideas I relate to most from the keynote…

What is it that we are [...]

Irving ISD and the K12 Online Conference

This year Irving ISD has decided to borrow an idea from Jeff Utecht and his K12 Online LAN Party idea. We will be hosting a couple of live sessions for teachers in the area to attend, watch some of the K12 Online Conference and take part in some discussions with fellow educators.
The plan is to [...]