Final Blog

The past year and a half has been amazing.  I have truly enjoyed the time I have spent with my cohort members and the new people I have met during EAD 269.  The support we have provided each other was truly beneficial. 

I have enjoyed the format of this class.  It was a bit difficult at first (learning how to blog) but I have taken away so much new information.  The information presented in class has given me fabulous notes to refer back to.  The projects were hands on and gave me the opportunity to dive in and figure out how my school site functions.  Our blogs on Leadership Connectors opened the doors for reflection and evaluation on my career. 

Thank you for making this class one of the best that we have taken. 

Good luck to all of my cohort members and new friends from EAD 269.  It's been an amazing ride. 

Happy Holidays to all.  

Capstone and Professional Growth Plan Reflection

I am so grateful that we were given assignments this semester that challenged us to dig deeper into the everyday normal business that takes place on our campus.  Our Capstone paper gave me a chance to dissect our Single Plan for Student Achievement and incorporate new data.  It also explained the goals of Alta Sierra and what our administration expects from our students, faculty, and surrounding community. 

The Professional Growth Plan assignment gave me a chance to reflect on my past 12 years of teaching.  I have made drastic growth but I realize their are other aspects of my career that has plateaued.  Forming Professional Learning Communities have been a huge push in our district but I am in a department that hasn't really enforced it.  So, as a new department chair it is my goal to bring PLC's to life.