This year, my district has provided us with one full day each month for Professional Development. They've also decided we would create PLCs (Professional Learning Communities). I want to take a few moments and reflect on what I've learned so far this school year. First, I am so grateful that we truly value professional collaboration … Continue reading PD days for PLC Development
Personal Observations
My #EdcampCitrus 2015 Reflection
I've been looking forward to Edcamp Citrus since Edcamp Leadership this summer. I admit that I love edcamps in general. Something magical happens at every edcamp I've ever attended. This one was no exception. The FLedChat Voxer group was alive early as educators from around the state converged on Citrus High School. Our voices were … Continue reading My #EdcampCitrus 2015 Reflection
Tweetdeck Ah-ha Moment
Last week, I participated in Edcamp Leader in Melbourne, FL. Susan Bearden and Cathy Koos created a learning environment that was welcoming and inviting. I facilitated three sessions. During a session I facilitated with Jerry Blumengarten and Jerry Swiatek about Twitter, Jerry Swiatek shared his Tweetdeck account with us. I saw something I had never … Continue reading Tweetdeck Ah-ha Moment
A Year Later
About this time last year, I came across a tweet that would change my world. It occurred in a conversation. Here is a snip of what it looked like... Felix had a crowd sourced funding opportunity. I had not stepped out from behind my Twitter account. It was not like me to seek support … Continue reading A Year Later
EdcampAirPort
I have several thought running through my head. There are several blog posts yet to write but I feel the need to get this one written right now. It isn't about the ISTE2015 conference that just ended yesterday in Philadelphia. But it is about the connections that will continue to be made because of that … Continue reading EdcampAirPort
Wrapping It Up
Two days of post planning is all that remains of the 2014-2015 school year for me. It always makes me reflect on the year as I clean out cabinets. This year has been a unique one for me. I can honestly say I've grown more professionally this year than any previous year in my career. … Continue reading Wrapping It Up
Dear RHD
Dear Rockets Help Desk, I have heard that your teacher, Kerry Gallagher, is moving to another school. While I am sad that she won’t be there to lead you, I just wanted to take a moment to tell you (the students) about the impact you’ve had on other students and teachers around the country. … Continue reading Dear RHD
