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A Compelled Tribe Post – October Reading
Even though I am an avid reader, whenever someone asks me to reflect on books that have influenced me in some way, I am not often ready with titles or takeaways. And I wonder why that is. Sometimes it might be because when I read I am in the moment. And then the moment passes. Read more
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Why I Tribe – #CompelledTribe
I am one of those members that has fallen short of my promised participation in #CompelledTribe over the last few months. Yet, I am here because The Compelled Tribe inspires me; it is bigger than me or any one of the individuals that comprise it. And, I want to be a part of something bigger, Read more
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August
The month of August is when teachers, in many places but not all, start the back-to-school countdown. If this is you, by this time of the year, you are probably gearing up to meet your new class of students or are participating in professional learning activities planned by your school or jurisdiction. And some, like Read more
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Work-Life Balance
I have rarely been successful at finding a work-life balance. I have a hard time turning off work so that I can enjoy my life more. However, I am happy to report that I have gotten better about this over the last few years. I’m not sure what was the turning point or the event Read more
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First Day of Spring Break
Today is the first day of Spring Break.I woke up early anyway.I made myself coffee.I sat down at my desk.I set a timer to check my personal and school emails – 30 minutes.I did OK for a little while.The timer buzzed.I turned it off.But, I kept checking my email.I forgot my resolve –to check for Read more
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Competition vs. Collaboration
As soon as I read that the common topic for our #CompelledTribe blog posts this week would be competition vs. collaboration, I was on high alert. I flinched. I bit my tongue. I was on the defensive. Collaboration, yes. Competition, no. This has been my mantra. Nevertheless, I decided to set aside my gut reaction long Read more
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Thank You
Source:http://www.planwallpaper.com/static/images/thank-you-clothesline-752×483.jpg I had a hard time writing this post. In fact, I kept putting it off all week and now, a week and a day later, I am forced to write something. I feel like I should have a big, inspiring story about a former student who contacted me years later to thank me for Read more
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Searching for Balance
I have been doing a lot of soul searching over the last couple of days. And, I’ve come to the conclusion that I must change my attitude – shift my stance – so I can assume a new perspective. So that I am more aligned with what’s important and may add value to my life. Read more
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Back-to-School Ruminations
I would be lying if I said I didn’t have mixed feelings about admitting that I’m looking forward to the start of school in a couple of weeks. Mixed feelings about admitting that I’m looking forward to returning to school in a couple of weeks? Wait. I am looking forward to returning to school in Read more
Elisa Waingort 