Look straight ahead,
and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
~ Proverbs 4:25, NLT
~ Proverbs 4:25, NLT
I started the EDLR program during the summer of 2009.
That is when this picture of one of our granddaughters and our old husky
malamute (Taylor and Kimberly respectively) who were often walking partners was
taken. Both a bit unsteady on their feet: one with a vision of adventure
and wisdom that moving forward was a necessary action.
I am transitioning my blog and re-commissioning it as a more
reflective palette for embracing my independent study on Spirituality,
Innovation and Play in Educational Leadership. My topic of study
is an exploration
of the integration of spirituality and innovation with educational leadership
in creating dynamic school environments that embrace the learning community of
students, parents, teachers, and global community. This has been my focal point
for the past academic year though my vision has been clouded by numerous other
events. I have had to refocus my vision and align my learning outcomes with
consideration to those events.
This blog will serve several purposes as a:
- Reading Reflection/Journal: 'This reflection will incorporate some aspect of the readings, synthesis of material, implications in my current educational environment, and/or considerations for future leadership.'
- Personal Reflective Practices: Thoughts on personal practices that I have introduced/integrated into my life.
- Reflective Discussion/Presentation Summary: My desire to interview some educational leaders was redirected by life events. I have attended several outstanding and inspiring keynote addresses during the recent ISTE conference. I will share my thoughts and reflections on those as well as two key Ted Education talks.
- Jumping Off Block: The topics, themes and ideas written here have and will continue to simmer on salient research points and provide substance for exploring the stories of learners at the crossroads for my dissertation proposal.
Looking
forward! Jumping In!
