Each week Ruth Ayres extends an invitation to share and celebrate events, big or small, from our week.
This week I celebrate Summer PD.
Last year I attended All Write for the first time. My colleague and friend, Kristen, went with me last year, and a few other teachers from our district came with us this year.
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| Here we are with Seymour Simon. Thanks Elsie for taking the picture! |
This conference is quickly becoming one of the highlights of my summer, and is the foundation for the remainder of my summer PD. I come back recharged and ready to change my teaching for the better.
These past two days, I sat in sessions writing furiously, taking pictures of presenters' slides, and trying to absorb as much information as possible. At the end of the day, I went back to my room, and Kristen and I debriefed and shared our learning. I don't know which grew more, my books-to-buy list or my enthusiasm.
Today, I sat on my porch and lingered over my notes. I tried to wrap my brain around all I learned and all I want to do in my classroom this year. I created lists...and lists of new ideas about book clubs, writing about reading, teaching punctuation and so much more.
This is what I do over the summer. Summer PD fuels me; it motivates me; it helps me become a better teacher. I think my students deserve that.
So today, I celebrate summer PD!
What a wonderful thing to celebrate! I've really got to make it to All Write next year. So many teachers I learn so much from online attend, and I know I would get a lot out of the presentations too. I'd love to get a peek at your lists!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLeigh Anne, This sounds AMAZING! That's it. I MUST attend All Write next year. Can't wait to hear more specifics about the conference!
ReplyDeleteLike Michelle, I MUST attend All Write next year. I've always wanted to go, but I've never been able. It sounds like such a great conference!
ReplyDeleteGoing to these events with a friend strengthens the learning and highlights the experience. Talking, reflecting, bouncing ideas makes the ideas stick better. I am happy for your opportunity to attend All Write
ReplyDeleteLeigh Anne, we grow as learners through each new interaction with literary luminaries and colleagues. That is the power of learning. I am so glad that you enjoyed your conference.
ReplyDeleteIt seems each year I read more and more about the great things happening at All Write. I need to put it on my list for next summer.
ReplyDeleteAmazing days and so much learning! Truly a highlight of the summer.
ReplyDeleteLeigh Anne, I was happy to meet you in person and share a session together! I hope you'll post about the punctuation session because I didn't get to that one.
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