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

I am starting to see how important the connection is between being a good communicator and being able to effectively implement change- communication needs to be positive, frequent, thoughtful & a two way street of #Respect #EDLR5402

“Obtain commitment by offering teachers choices and valuing their voices” - Knight, 2009 #EDLR5402

Starting class today with a poem was everything I didn’t know I needed- thank you Larry D Lewis #TIME #EDLR5402

Great poem shared by Larry D Lewis during tonight's class. Leaders need to think about how they will manage time for PL. #EDLR5402

Echoing Drew Sellitti sentiments about the reflection happening right now- it is very much appreciated to be heard & given TIME to actively reflect #EDLR5402

"Our work as educators is only as good as the action we take." - Fred Ende #EDLR5402 #TakeAction

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Make sure you have the right guests on your guest list #RelevantProfLearning #EDLR5402 #MakeitWork Allison Rodman

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

I just can’t stop thinking about this sentence from Emily Cipriano reflection “A culture and climate of inquiry is one that will be open to making mistakes, learning from challenges, and as I recently learned…will help turn breakdowns into breakthroughs” 🙌🏼 #edlr5402

So appreciated the advice & wisdom Dr. Marion Wilson shared in response to my question tonight- "be strong, be courageous, & be authentically YOU!" #EDLR5402 #HowYouShowUp #OwnIt!

Equity work is a journey, like many things in life. Continue to grow and evolve! Don't approach a situation defensively, but instead with an open mind and ear to listen. #EDLR5402 Eric Bernstein

I love this one too! #EDLR5402

"You can't be afraid to be your authentic self!" Larry D Lewis #EDLR5402

I am committed to doing the work that being an equity warrior requires & after taking this class I feel much more equipped to do so #EDLR5402 #Reflections

"We need to redefine our educational purpose to our communities- & teach the whole child" Loving these ideas from Drew Sellitti #EDLR5402

Thank you to my team in fishbowl #2 for a passionate, honest, and reflective conversation #EDLR5402

“Leading is lonely work” Fred Ende so happy to be apart of a strong and supportive network #UCAPP #edlr5402

Officially wrapping up summer 1 of my 092 journey with UConn Neag School of Education. Can’t wait to keep the learning going this Fall! #EDLR5402