Different shapes of learning

Sometimes learning doesn't come from a book or classroom. Sometimes it comes from life. Watching the choices others make, the reactions they have and their interactions with the circumstances in their life. I am reminded today that not only am I learning but those who watch me are learning. My children in particular. Our children learn more from the way we handle things than the way we tell them to handle things. We can be up front or we may lie or withhold information but they will eventually know and what will they learn then. Will it be better or worse than what they could or should have learned now? I guess I should be thankful for experience that reminded me of this important life lesson. I wish for my children that they can learn from these things without feeling the pain.

Unpacking

Spent the afternoon unpacking boxes for my new "office" space at my new job. I am hoping to meet with the assistant principal next week and learn more about the exact job I will be doing. Even with the limited information i have i am still excited about this upcoming year. I believe that this will be a great opportunity to continue my learning not only in the classroom as a teacher but again as a teacher leader in the school. There is a sense of hope and excitement that has been missing from my professional life for a few years. Its good to look forward to a new school year!

Classes done...learning continues

Just completed 5 graduate hours. Learning included the physical environment and the process of change. Both offered good information but as is often the case I think the largest part of the learning occurs with the collaboration with the other leadership students. The relationships that we have as leaders and teachers is so valuable. I have never been more aware of that than i am now. I will never attempt any change or lead any group without first making sure that the relationships are there and are built on a common vision and trust.
I am beginning to regain my positive outlook on the future and feel the excitement about the possibilities the future holds.

A new journey

Someone told me recently that I have been through a lot this year and I should write it down. Well I don't exactly remember everything that has occurred and some of it I would not want to write down, but I have learned a lot. I have learned a lot about myself as a person, a mom, a wife, a teacher and a leader. Many of those lessons were hard to learn but all will be valuable I believe.
My goal is to begin writing about previous lessons but also to write about those lessons still to come. I can never stop learning. I have to have a teachable spirit if I am to be the best person possible.
My desire is to capture some of my learning so that I can go back when I need refreshing but also to allow others to perhaps learn lessons from my experiences.
We will see...