Why we do this work by Kari Horn Lehman https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork As you reflect upon the year, what has inspired you, motivated you, and gotten you out of bed each and every day to do this hard work? en-us 2016-12-26 19:56:33 UTC 2026-02-05 07:27:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Caitlin https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850511 What gets me out of bed to do this work is the WANT for kids (just like my own) to have experiences at school that are rich and meaningful and interesting. That and knowing that Kari will be texting me before 8:00 anyway. :)

]]> 2017-05-15 14:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850511 It's the relationships. The ones with the teachers in the middle of it all as well as the school leaders learning to navigate their school. I enjoy going through the struggles, and seeing teachers build upon the adversity they face. It's seeing the mindsets shift as the year goes on. https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850542 2017-05-15 14:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850542 CL's inspiration https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850556 This TEAM! I heard someone from another region once describe us as 'intense' and it made me reflect . . . what does that mean? For me what is means is being so focused on each other and on getting impact with our schools - always leading with heart and a belief that teachers are the heart and soul of a school's ]]> 2017-05-15 14:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850556 Teachers and students being excited about the texts and curriculum has motivated me to continue the work each day. https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850601 2017-05-15 14:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850601 https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850604 I remember being a novice teacher! ]]> 2017-05-15 14:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850604 Seeing kids digging into text, making connections and just being eager to learn more https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850623 2017-05-15 14:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850623 The purpose for the work and the relationships that are developed along the way. Even though the work is challenging at times, it's so rewarding when things come together for our novice teachers and leaders! Our team was also extremely important. https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850744 2017-05-15 14:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850744 Seeing the impact of learning on teachers students - rigor & joy! https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850809 2017-05-15 14:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850809 Remembering how hard it is to teach AND how rewarding it is to teach. It keeps me in the classroom and feeling like I'm supporting teachers who otherwise might leave the profession khornlehman https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850827 2017-05-15 14:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850827 Love what you do, do what you love! https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850875 The belief that kids and teachers can do amazing things (Mountain Gap, what?!). :)  I genuinely love and believe in the work we do and that is exciting for me!  ]]> 2017-05-15 14:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171850875 Knowing the impact that this work has at a district level and what it can do for our kids inspires me. https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171851040 2017-05-15 14:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171851040 Students who need great teachers! khornlehman https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171851261 2017-05-15 14:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171851261 Texts of support from my team! https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171851397 2017-05-15 14:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/khornlehman/whydothiswork/wish/171851397