1. Balance

2. Empower & support

3. Develop synergy (long term goal)

My INSPIRATION(s):

My kids' love of learning; power of discomfort & fear

My CHALLENGE(s):

1. Delegating effectively

2. Restless spirit

3. Sympathy vs. Empathy

My LESSON LEARNED from 2014:

1. One person can make an incredible difference.

2. You cannot make everyone happy, but you can use your happiness to invest in the potential of others.

3. Each voice has value.

a. Midterm Procedures

b. End of 1st Semester - are you well?

2. REFLECTION on "Wellness"

a. Share thoughts on this Padlet or create you own template

b. Articles:

i) https://www.stephencovey.com/7habits/7habits-habit1.php

ii)

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ten-tips-to-avoid-teacher-burnout-ben-johnson

iii)

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/11/do-these-5-things-before-bed-wake-up-happier/

c. Create your vision for 2015

d. Take care of your health - flu shot, sleep, etc.

e. Watch others teach, it creates inspiration

3. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa1iS1MqUy4

What you do matters to those that need it most!  Find your connection...

Be you. Be well.

1. Not my circus, not my monkeys...

2. Only do what you can do.

My Inspiration:

1. Emails, visits, and photos from previous students

My challenges:

1. Letting go of things that are outside of my control

2. Over-loading myself with "to-do"s.

My lessons learned from 2014:

1. You just can't do it all. Some things need to be cut out.

2. You're allowed to say NO.