Why I Tribe

I admit it, I’m not a great blogger. Thoughts don’t come to me like they do others. I sit in front of the laptop, and stare at the screen hoping for inspiration. I’ll write, but then I question myself. Doubt sets in. I compare my piece to the others that I had recently read. Do I post, do I delete? AGH!

The one thing that I do know, however, is that I have the GREATEST support team ever. When I joined the Compelled Tribe and started to get to know the other members and the lead “inspirers” (Jennifer Hogan, Craig Vroom and Jon Wennstrom) I immediately knew I was in a good place.

I tribe for the support that the members consistently give. I know that my tribe has my back and will support and provide feedback through my journey.

I tribe because I have a group of friends that although I’ve never met most of them face to face, I know that they are the truest, most genuine people and educators around.

I tribe because I am a work in progress and my tribe accepts that about me. They encourage my growth and journey.

I tribe because it allows me to reflect and grow. My work and words may not be the best, but they are mine, and they allow me to see where I need to go next.

I tribe because without my tribe I truly wouldn’t be who I am today.

Thank you Compelled Tribe for making me a better educator and person! Much respect to all of you!

#My3Words for 2018

This year I have decided to follow Chris Brogan and choose three words to guide me through 2018. Last year, I chose believe as my #oneword, and as I allowed myself to believe in myself and others, I grew. Reflecting on that and what may help me this year, I choose dream, evolve and reflect as #my3words for 2018. 

DREAM

For those who know me, in 2017, I took some of my dreams and turned them into reality. I am truly humbled by the support and the outcomes of the projects, but, I’m not done. I have a lot more dreaming to do! There are many ideas I have jotted down in notebooks and my ultimate dream of becoming a school leader is still something I am working towards. NOTHING is out of our realm of possibilities, and we need to believe that hard work will make these all attainable! I will continue to dream and will encourage others to #DreamBig with me.

EVOLVE

I plan to evolve as an educator and learner this year. I will grow with and from my PLN (Personal Learning Network) and refine my practice. As I move towards a new journey into leadership, there is no doubt that I will evolve. I have more professional goals, and as I work on these, I will evolve. I am confident that the connections that I have made with the many wonderful educators throughout the US will help me evolve this year. I’m counting on all of you!

REFLECT

I am a huge advocate for personal reflection to help growth. This year, I will reflect more often and do so with intention and purpose. I want my reflections to drive my growth and thoughts towards improvement. I plan to journal my reflections better and share with others so they can foster my growth as well.

I am so excited about the possibilities of 2018. 

It is sure to be another year of learning, newness and excitement!