Tag: Personal and Authentic

Mentorship Matters: The Ripple Effect of Mentors Past and Present

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Read the entire blog series, Mentorship Matters by clicking HERE. Getting Personal and Authentic In the captivating book, Personal and Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime, by Thomas C. Murray, he bravely opens up about the power of vulnerability. From the very beginning, Murray shares a heartfelt story about the profound influence his mentor …

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Living in Stories

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Living in Stories Stories are windows into the soul. They are hidden treasures that are buried beneath a sea of hopes, wishes, dreams. They are small moments in time that pass you by. They are memories that enrapture your heart and wrap around your spirit. They are the hidden paths to who you were, who …

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4 Fun Ways to Fire Up Learners

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Memorable Moments When you think back to your fondest memories of school, what experiences do you remember most? I am talking about memorable moments that have wrapped around your heart and hugged your soul. These memories are so vivid that when your thoughts wander back in time, you are the starring role in vibrant mind …

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Mentorship Matters: 8 Tips for Developing a Strong Mentor Program-Series 1

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This blog series is being written from my perspective as I was a Mentor Coordinator K-12 in a school district in Long Island, N.Y. I will share my experiences as my mission and vision was to continuously develop a Mentor Program that will build a strong foundation to support educators during their first years of …

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Reimagining the Magic of the Workshop Model Series 1: Inviting Change

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A Special Note: Many months ago, I was encouraged by George Couros to create a digital portfolio in order to highlight and archive my learning. These conversations started before the COVID-19 global pandemic emerged as one of the most challenging and life-changing events in history. During the quarantine, I connected with Kristen Nan and Jacie …

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Unlocking Significant Moments in Time

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Manifesting Significant Moments Have you ever experienced significant moments in time that have transformed your perspectives and altered the path you were walking on?  These significant moments often engender a multitude of feelings and encourage us to make choices that impact the direction we choose to take. These are the moments that are difficult to …

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