Mrs. Levine Teach

A few years ago, I quit Facebook and never really started Twitter.  I found myself after hours and hours of "research" realizing that I had been lost in cyberspace, reading a lot and learning about absolutely nothing that would help me be a better citizen of the world.  I would look at pages of people I knew, which led me to pages with people I sort of knew, which led me to pages of people I did in fact know but didn't realize they knew the other person I knew.  Then I began my sleuth missions, looking to see why some people were connected to others or why they weren't. Waste. Of. Time. I realize now that I can quit Facebook and Twitter as personal relationship social media, but it is irreplaceable for the professional connections and collaborations that can be created.  It is our job is to be stewards of educational technology. To do that well, we must be connected in ways that are immediate, relevant, and allow us to collaborate globally.  These two platform...

January 16, 2020 Hi again! As I began thinking about what makes a great leader, I pondered the definition of a leader first.  I used to think that you had to be loud and strong and pushy and stubborn to be a good leader.  After reflection and thinking about some of the amazing leaders that I've witnessed over my career, I think about one in particular.  This leader kept work relationships professional but was also empathetic.  This leader supported their teachers first and foremost.  This leader was assertive with their agenda but listened to what should be on that agenda.  They were the strong but silent type and made everyone want to be better.  We were held to high standards and it raised the bar of our teaching and student learning. I picked this leader because they showed me how I can have a balance between friendliness and professionalism and has helped me stretch my skills, making me a better educator. ~Ashley agenda a...

Hello all, To those of you that have stumbled upon this blog, WELCOME, and thank you for taking the time to read my considerations for our educational institutions in the year 2020.  As a classroom teacher of 14 years, I have found myself often in the position of leadership.  I am not quiet or shy and speak up for the voice that isn't always heard.  I have persevered in instances where others have given up and have remained optimistic, even in times where others have not.  It is important to me to transform curriculum and instruction in our school districts to be equitable for all learners.  I have been known to collaborate effectively with faculty both in and out of our district as well as create meaningful experiences for some of our most fragile students.  I often do this through work on smaller committees that strive to meet a common goal but also look beyond the work of committees to extend to long term goals and solutions. My communicati...