Together Leader Book Club: Approach #1

Together Leader Book Club: Approach #1

It’s July! Which means it’s about that time when many of us have a moment to think about our professional learning. . . And Togetherness is usually at the top of the list. I myself had a few Togetherness goals for the year, mainly around the transition of this closet....
‘Tis the Season: Professional Development Kits

‘Tis the Season: Professional Development Kits

When I’m feeling particularly defeated by the state of my laundry situation, I turn here for inspiration. This blogger has built “kits” for just about everything–sewing, cleaning, bill paying and more! This is the perfect time of year for a traveling PD Kit. Many of...
Staying Productive (and Sane) On The Road

Staying Productive (and Sane) On The Road

Well, I’ll start with this. . . I love what I do in a very big way. Because there is no way I would have left a job I loved to leave my house and family, whom I adore, this many times if not. But as we head into Together Summer Tour 2017, I’ve received quite a few...
Small Things that Help Me Feel Ready for the Week

Small Things that Help Me Feel Ready for the Week

Friends, I didn’t mean to go away. It has only happened a few times (here and here)! May was a WHIRLWIND of Teacher Appreciation Week, travel to Camden, New York City, Madison, and Oakland, my daughter’s seventh birthday, and a host of other events! And after all...
Talla Tells Us. . .Charlotte-Mecklenberg’s Meeting Matrix

Talla Tells Us. . .Charlotte-Mecklenberg’s Meeting Matrix

I’ve been spending a lot of time with Charlotte-Mecklenberg Schools these days (see here, here, and here), and I keep learning more and more! So of course, when I spied this District Meeting Schedule on Talla R.’s workspace during a recent session, I had to find out...