Introduction In my “Reflect on 2021, Welcome 2022” blog post, I shared my anxiety, stress and frustration about Covid, separation from family, and job hunting in 2021. This winter break, I finally got to spend time with my family in Taiwan after 3.5 years away! It was a mixed feeling. The joy and excitement I …
A Path to Radical Acceptance: Looking Back at 2022, Looking Forward to 2023 Read More »
Introduction Summertime has always been one of my favorite times of the year. There’s something about not having to deal with all the responsibilities that come with work and school that makes me feel relaxed and rejuvenated simultaneously. With all the time I have to concentrate on myself and enjoy time with friends and family, …
Stressful 2021 2021 has been a very emotional year for me. I haven’t seen my family in Taiwan for almost two and a half years now and haven’t got a chance to hug my niece since she was born. I am very close to my family, and it has been incredibly challenging for me not …
The 8 Hour Action Plan written by Aloha Lavina provides a guide for school leaders to create an action plan for an evaluation or authorization (accreditation) more productively and efficiently. Anyone who has involved with the school evaluation and/or authorization process would agree in unison that the process is draining and uninspiring. The stress and fatigue is probably …
Better Conversations by Jim Knight I have been enjoying reading Jim Knight’s books relating to professional learning and instructional coaching. His books were well-structured and easy to follow. He often provides concrete examples and useful practical strategies to implement coaching conversations. This blog post records my visual notes and personal reflections from Jim Knight’s work, Better …
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