The Importance of Rest
Early in my collegiate track career, I had to sit out a season due to a stress fracture. The unexpected change of plans was challenging to deal with, but when …
The Progress Report
Make Thinking & Learning Visible
When I reflect on myself as a learner, I know that I need time to process information. This means when I am a participant in professional learning, I often don’t …
45th ANNUAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY
45th ANNUAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY 45 Nominees Honors after Two Years of Anticipation Geneva, IL. (April 30, 2021) – Today, the Kane County Regional Office of Education …
My Passion PD
It is 10:26 on Saturday morning, I woke up at 7 to write this post and I have 19 words written. You might be thinking writer’s block or procrastination, but …
Taming Your “Advice Monster”
In an effort to maintain friendships and connections I’ve built throughout the years, I intentionally check-in with my friends and former colleagues by sending a quick, simple, “how are you?” …
Traveling During a Pandemic
March 17, 2020….when you read that date do you think St. Patrick’s Day or the first day that ALL Illinois Schools would be required to be closed due to the …
Personal & Authentic Learning Experiences!
My first year teaching, I had one student in my fourth period freshman English classroom that I really struggled to connect with. Everyday, I would greet my students at the …
IARSS RELEASES EDUCATOR SHORTAGE SURVEY
Molly McQueenyKane County Regional Office of Education630-444-3092hello@kaneroe.org IARSS RELEASES EDUCATOR SHORTAGE SURVEYImpact on Kane County Geneva, IL. (March 1st, 2021) – Yesterday, the Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS) …
PD Overload
I’m on PD overload, I truly don’t think my mind can intake one more ounce of new information/ideas right now. Yes, I know my job is all professional learning, but …
KANE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLANS TO BEGIN VACCINATING EDUCATORS (1b essential workers)
February 4, 2021 Molly McQueenyKane County Regional Office of Education630-444-3092hello@kaneroe.org KANE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLANS TO BEGIN VACCINATING EDUCATORS (1b essential workers) Educators and support staff Will be Receiving First …