Life, Lens, & Leadership
I am often asked how I choose my topics to write about for my blog. It varies, some topics are suggested by colleagues, others are sparked through a twitter chat …
The Progress Report
Automobile University
Listen to this week’s edition of ‘The Progress Report’ in the form of a podcast by clicking the play down below! Katie Algrim – Director of Innovative Professional Learning …
The Secret Stash
As a teacher and administrator I admit….I had a secret stash of supplies (full disclosure-I still have a stash in my office at the ROE, see image to the right)! …
A Possible Solution
One of my biggest frustrations, not only in education, but in life really, pertains to glorifying issues. I am very solution focused, I see a problem and I dive right …
Happy Fall Y’all
I LOVE fall. It is my favorite time of the year…hooded sweatshirts, football, apple cider, bonfires!!! I have always enjoyed the season change but a few years ago I had …
Humanizing the IEP
I have literally been in hundreds of IEP Meetings throughout my career. As a student, teacher, and administrator. Yes, I had an Individual Education Plan from preschool until about 2nd …
Leadership in Personalized & Digital Learning
As educational leaders there are countless opportunities for professional learning; but how many venues are there for us to learn how to build capacity and support our teachers as our …
A Breath of Fresh Air
There is a constant buzz that flutters throughout my house tonight, the excitement has been growing for several weeks now…tomorrow is my daughter’s first day at her new school! …
Summer Summary
This summer was like one I have never experienced before. I spent the majority of my June days either receiving PD or presenting and supporting others with their professional learning. …
Substitute Survival
I am a list maker. They keep me focused and organized. Every May, right before the end of the school year, I would make a summer to-do list. I wanted …