Professional learning happens everyday in a healthy learning environment… practice, discourse, reflection and adapting. As school leaders, let’s establish practices to support this important work. #EDLR5402

3 Often Overlooked Qualities of an Exceptional Leader 1.Authenticity - Consistently leading from your core values and beliefs 2.Courage - You can’t be authentic or practice any other leadership quality w/o it. 3.Truth - Know yours & it b/c it will guide you in tough times

"Remember that reflection isn't something you only do at the absolute end of an experience." Wise words from Fred Ende ASCD #EDLR5402

“When teachers stop learning, so do students” - Jim Knight Professional learning impacts our students! #EDLR5402

I saw this quote today, "The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it." - Jean Paul Sartre... I then thought, "Why are school leaders still planning one-and-done PDL when we know it does not have lasting impacts?" #EDLR5402

I just saw a post that claimed teachers are among the most stressed population and asked for teacher input. As I looked at the comments, I saw, “less PDs and PLCs.” How can we, as aspiring school leaders, create a culture where teachers see PDL as a remedy for stress? #EDLR5402

Question: Do you see more teacher investment & engagement in PDL when it is structured during the school day rather than after school? #EDLR5402

“Without a true purpose, PDL will be flat. One way to connect this is by incorporating teachers’ voice.” Wise words from Fred Ende #EDLR5402

“We need to respect teachers as the professionals they are and use their input, observations and needs assessments to inform our work as leaders…” Wise words from Rebecca Lewis #EDLR5402

Growing from a culture of feedback is a good place “start small and go deep.” - 💜 Wise word from Rachael Summa #EDLR5402

“The mind’s road to learning is more about roads than minds.” - McDermott et al. Providing equitable access and opportunity for learning should always be at the forefront of our minds. #edlr5402

“Teams that lack open conflict are dying entities” ~ Harvey & Drolet This makes me think about how team culture is so important if we want to challenge the status quo. #EDLR5402

Just submitted my final paper as a UCAPP student! Thank you UConn Neag School of Education for 2 years of incredible professional learning. Thank you Larry D Lewis Fred Ende Eric Bernstein for your collective wisdom, thought-provoking content, & embedded humor to close out my journey! #EDLR5402 💜

This book is becoming contagious in our district. It is transforming our classrooms and culture to be more thinking based. Students and teachers lifting their crafts through thinking! Peter Liljedahl