8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge - Week 2

This post is week 2 of 8 in the 8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge for educators.  This week's prompt is "Ponder Your Professional Past: What has contributed to the educator you are today?".

I'm the educator I am today because of my mentors and the friendships I have made in career. Each one provides me guidance, advice, and knowledge that helps me be a better educator every day.

Some of my mentors I have never met in person, but because of Twitter.  Some of my Twitter mentors I have had the privilege to meet because of conferences. I have access to them and their wisdom because of Twitter. Can you tell I like Twitter??

Some of my mentors have been my friends and in my life for many years. We have been their for each other during higher education degrees, changes in jobs, and life's moments.

Some of my mentors are previous bosses and co-workers. Their knowledge and valued experiences have helped me grow. In some cases, I have also learned what not to do, because of their experiences.

I'm the educators I am today because of the people I have been able to surround myself with. I want to continue to surround myself with great mentors and friendships so I can keep growing and keep becoming a better educator.

Want to check out week 1? You can find it here.

eva

8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge - Week 1

This post is week 1 of 8 in the 8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge for educators. I am so excited that I found this challenge on Penny Christensen's LinkedIn. I am a few weeks behind, but won't stop me.

This week's prompt is "Planned Professional Growth: What are your professional learning goals for this summer".

The month of June is normally a slow month for my department, unless we have a big project on the calendar. July is when everyone starts getting ready for the start of school.  For us, the first day of school is normally the 2nd week of August.  You can easily let June and July come and go without even realizing it.

Since June is just about done, I am setting one professional learning goals for the remainder of my summer.

READ!
I don't read nearly enough.  I listen to podcasts, but I don't read.  I buy the books and find the blogs, but I don't take the time to read them.  I would like to carve out some time each day to get some professional reading done.  Maybe I can carve out less time on social media scrolling!

My current professional books include Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, Leaders Eat Last, and a soon to have advanced copy of Boss Up!.

So why just one goal? Well, I am looking at my July calendar and know better! Also, I know I won't be able to read these three books in one month. This will allow me to continue to goal into August. I can also add another goal once school starts as well.

What are you reading this summer? What should I add to my list?

eva