September 16, 2021

It's me again! I'm officially gearing up for my first banned book week and I couldn't be more excited. I can't wait to motivate our 7th/8th graders who are seemingly not all that excited to read through critical thinking and questioning. I love this!

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EDLI 372 Final Reflection

T he learning that was created for me with this course has been absolutely invaluable. Through the course projects, our gifted professor and guest speakers, all students enrolled were able to leave with a better understanding of what it takes to lead a school library program. It showed me how collaboration with colleagues across the district can create much needed changes in our policies and procedures and have plans to develop those lacking areas this year. The text book that we purchase was inspiring and gave me actionable steps to managing the school library including collection developments and developing relationships with staff and patrons. The discussions and assignments motivated me to implement ideas immediately into our library programming. Flexibility and understanding by our instructor, Judith Kaplan, were commendable during this course. For many of us, this was absolutely the toughest year in education. I have b...

Leadership Styles I Admire...

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...

What a year, what a week, what a day...

November 10, 2021 As I write this date, it doesn't seem possible. I have two thoughts. 1.) How is it ALREADY November 10th? 2.) How is it ONLY November 10th? This year seems to not allow enough time for all of the things that need to get done in both of my schools that I work in this year but it also seems to be dragging by as it feels like there is no end in sight. It's a hard hard year. I've been teaching since 2006 and this is by far the hardest. I have asked around how others are feeling. Was last year harder? Is this year the hardest? I have not found one person, not one in the dozens I've asked that said last year was worse. So what is it? What is making this so difficult for everyone? The answer: EXHAUSTION. We are mentally and emotionally exhausted. The worries we carry everyday around the health and well being of our families and our colleagues are impossible. The stress and worklo...

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