Data…again (ugh)

Well, I can't say that I was looking forward to going through a bunch of data again, however this time, I did think about it a little differently. Since going through tons of RtI and Common Core assessment work all school year, it could be useful to help ensure student success (along with the other assessments that we developed). It was a bit refreshing to be able to note our school's strengths, related to the information we were looking at in WINSS. I also felt a little more empowered to say that I could actually point to groups that needed some focus and ways we could maybe think about improving their scores.

Follow the Leader

Currently, my leadership roles within my school take a more "behind the scenes" look. Some of the ways that I lead are by doing things such as professional development to improve my classroom and teaching, implementing technology, piloting new ideas and methods (which are then shared with others if they have shown benefit), I have been apart of several important committees that will help shape our school with new RtI and Common Core Implementation, and overall innovative thinking and willingness to change, grow, and improve. A large majority of these tasks were taken on without directive, but that can be said for most of the things that leaders do and take on. A few tasks have been given to me by administration, with expectation that there is feedback, input, and production. I enjoy having these responsibilities and opportunities to learn and grow as a professional educator.