Hazen #MakePlansNotResolutions by John Craig https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1 Several years ago, an article by Brandan Leonard made me rethink the beginning of each year. Leonard notes in the article, “Supposedly, if you write down a goal, you’re more likely to achieve it. Is that true if you “write it down” in a Facebook status or a tweet?” I set up a #MakePlansNotResolutions below for our learning community; please take some time over the next week to add your professional (and personal!) goals for 2018. This can be done anonymously by clicking the pink button in the bottom right corner of the screen (but feel free to sign or initial). en-us 2018-01-01 18:22:03 UTC 2025-05-14 04:59:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Watchclock.png Personal and Professional Plans https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218263917 1. Establish a work-life balance. Right now my work gets the lion's share of my attention. To enact this plan, I have to follow plan #2, in hopes to become more mindful and relaxed. 
2. Commit to daily meditation and yoga, preferably before school. To do this, I've ordered wireless earbuds so as to not wake family members. I also plan to do at least 30 minutes of exercise when I get home. 
3. Attend the Garrison Institutes CARE for teachers in August, which fosters resilience so that we can continue to be effective in our very challenging profession. 

]]> 2018-01-01 20:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218263917 jcraig14 https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218264522 2018-01-01 21:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218264522 To do list: https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218269300 Finally get teaching license. 
Get the hang of negotiated curriculum. 
continue to effectively coach others to become more literate and compassionate. 

]]> 2018-01-02 00:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218269300 A Part of the Plan: https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218370326 Practice giving students and colleagues meaningful feedback. 
Continue to blur the lines between my classrooms and the rest of the world.
Attend the Digital Pedagogy Lab at the end of July. 
Write and publish a piece about the need for an SRI option in Vermont's 529 plan. 
Get better at planning. 
Shorten my commute. 
Send a double digit boulder problem. 
Get better at conversational Spanish. 
Establish better investing/saving habits. 

]]> 2018-01-02 18:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218370326 Profesional Plan jraas https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637133 - Make proactive steps toward maintaining my full time employment at Hazen. ]]> 2018-01-03 20:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637133 I plan to reinvigorate my teaching practice as I feel that I have more time to focus this semester. https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637284 I want to focus on mental, physical, and spiritual health to help nourish my soul for the rest of the school year.
I want to spend time developing my passions for teaching in other areas as I explore implementing the j term curriculum. 

]]> 2018-01-03 20:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637284 Professional plan: https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637540 - Take myself outside of my comfort zone as an educator.
- Push myself and the students to stay positive during the cold and dark winter months]]> 2018-01-03 20:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637540 Paella https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637663 I like to make paella.  But, up until this point, I have only made non seafood versions.  I am (very) scared [Grammarly ----> (very) scared -----> terrified] to cook with seafood. I hope to find a group of people to experiment on. And a cheap source of sea food.  And rabbit meat.  Could you help me out with that, Chris?

Since everyone else is discussing professional stuffz. I am looking forward to J-Term and all the creativity and curiosity involved.]]> 2018-01-03 20:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637663 In 2018, I will become a writer again. I will become a traveler again. I will sleep under the stars. I will reconnect with the younger, freer me that I think I remember under the layers and layers of stress. I will create art. I will laugh every day. I will smile more at (with) my students. https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637746 2018-01-03 20:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637746 KB List https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637977 1. Hire someone to refinish my bathtub, because I sure as hell can't do it by myself.
2. Figure out how to help out with J-Term planning to make it successful - assuming I won't be here at Hazen then. ]]> 2018-01-03 20:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637977 Community https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637982 I will strive to invest more in the students and families in the Hazen community. 

Also, get in the woods more.]]> 2018-01-03 20:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218637982 All is well in the garden https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638212 My plan is to complete National Board Teacher Certification in the next three years.  I plan on perfecting my Art Seminar class as its concept corresponds well with personal learning, place based learning, student choice/ interests, teaching variation, etc.
 I would like to continue to find places outside of Hazen to show student work promoting  environmental stewardship.
I would like to work on my  woodcarving projects and show my own work more.
I would like to have my garden ready for planting this spring.


]]> 2018-01-03 20:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638212 Professional and personal goals for 2018: https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638387 - Remember to take deep breaths and slow down
- Continue to prioritize students' holistic well-being over academic achievement
- Revive personal check-ins
- Take students outside as much as possible
- Encourage students to apply for study abroad
- Take time for my own health and balance (daily work-outs, time outside, quality time with our equine and canine companions, playing music, ...)
- Connect more students with mentors

]]> 2018-01-03 20:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638387 Be better about empathizing with all students and take an interest in their interests and joys. https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638391 2018-01-03 20:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638391 2018 Professional Goals https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638492 Complete initial licensure ]]> 2018-01-03 20:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638492 Professional and Personal Goals in the Year of the Dog https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638510 1. Complete required hours for Fieldwork (professional)
2. Design an effective curriculum (professional)
3. Complete a majority of internship hours (professional)
4. Take my dog on a minimum of five hiking adventures (personal)
5. Get my band hired for a minimum of three gigs (personal)
6. Successfully boil a minimum of one gallon of syrup for the first time (personal)]]> 2018-01-03 20:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218638510 2018 Personal Goal https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639187 Lose 13 pounds.]]> 2018-01-03 20:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639187 2018 professional goals https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639393 I will renew my license.

I will balance understanding and high standards.

I will clarify for myself and students what "personal learning" is and how to succeed in it.

-sm

]]> 2018-01-03 20:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639393 Work that Kettle Bell https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639493 2018-01-03 20:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639493 Steelhead https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639640 I've been waging war on the salmonids of the Northeast Kingdom for 3 years. I have to date successful landed Brook, Brown, Rainbow & Lake varieties of Trout, as well as Land Locked Salmon. But the migratory variant of Rainbow Trout known as "Steelhead" has eluded me with Melvillian persistence. This will not stand.]]> 2018-01-03 20:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639640 Old and new https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639982 Finish practicum hours and capstone in order to finish final MA requirements and graduate in May 2018.
Expand teaching license by 1 endorsement by June 2018 and by 2 total endorsements by August 2019.
Provide middle level students positive bilingual education experience.
Engage in bilingual ed. PD during summer 2018.
Sleep at least 7 hours per night.

]]> 2018-01-03 20:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218639982 https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218640204 I will survive]]> 2018-01-03 20:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218640204 2018 aparadee https://padlet.com/jcraig14/3vpl2nkw2tf1/wish/218650413 I will find a better balance between effective teaching practices, professional development and supporting school growth and spirit. 

I will help Student Council plant it’s roots and support student leaders as they make this a successful avenue for their voice in a school they take pride in. 

I will support the initiation of a Parent Organization at Hazen. The more voices that are heard in regards to our school, the more community support we will get. 


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