Making New Friends

As many of you already know this summer I have been working out of my favorite office, La Madeline.  Today was extra special because I got to meet up with one of my blogger buddies, Kim Wood.  You may…

Change of Plan

As I sit at my desk with my calendar open and whiteout in my hand, I am reminded that , “A man’s heart plans his way,but the Lord directs his steps” (Proverbs 16:9).  I had planned out what I would be…

Do-It-Yourself Professional Development

In my personal experience, as a teacher and even as an instructional coach, rarely did I ever participate in mandatory professional development (PD) that truly met my needs. If you have taught for any number of years you know…