INSPIRING a sense of RENEWAL Joan Griffin

a REFLECTIVE COMMUNITY GROWS from a TEACHER BOOK CLUB

Teacher Book Club “ World Café” Conversations That Matter

“ Mindset Group”

“ Live the questions now. Perhaps, then someday… you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer .” ~ Rilke

What is the PURPOSE of Education?

Why do teachers teach?

What is the GOAL of Education?

“ To understand LIFE is to understand OURSELVES , and that is both the beginning and the end of EDUCATION .” ~ Krishnamurti

“ America needs an educational system in which our children will “fulfill their God-given potential… and live out their dreams… and our workers will out-compete the world… and our economy will grow.” ~ Barack Obama

Why are teachers so in need of renewal ?

“ We become teachers for reasons of the heart . d But often, as time goes by, we lose heart . d How can we take heart , alone and together, d so we can give heart - which is what good teachers do?” ~ Parker Palmer

NEEDS of TEACHERS Autonomy Community Competency Reflection

COMMUNITY

AUTONOMY

COMPETENCY

REFLECTION

Reflect back to your school days… Was there a teacher who inspired you, who had a positive impact on you?

A Reflective Community

“ My teaching will never be the same!” ~ Maggie Meeting #1

“ I think we can start working with our students in this way, even while we’re working on our inner ,, selves .” ~ Doug Meeting #1

“ I just discovered I work with the most amazing people … smart and deep.” ~ Michelle Meeting #1

LEARNING, INSIGHTS, and P ersonal C hanges “ I find myself being more of a self-observer , experimenting and watching… “ There’s an awareness of what thoughts are coming out of my mouth and their impact… and an awareness of others , too, that has developed into a real appreciation and connection to them… “ I find I am seeking out more learning for myself… it’s caused me to read more books, too.” ~ Doug

LEARNING, INSIGHTS, and P ersonal C hanges “ It’s not about technique or methods-- It’s about self-reflection . I’m really looking at my personal and professional goals … and deciding to make changes … with this new support group to help me!” ~Diane “ I feel inspiration for personal growth … It’s been kind of like a virus--the ideas spread, taking you over, and then you pass them along.” ~ Eleanor

A Reflective Community Meets Teacher NEEDS Autonomy Community Competency Reflection

INSPIRING a sense of RENEWAL : a REFLECTIVE COMMUNITY GROWS from a TEACHER BOOK CLUB

“ When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ~Palo Coelho

LEGACY LEGACY 2009-2010 Plans Growing 16 Colleagues 4 Books

School climate Invitation Stamp of Approval Hands off Leadership Hold Space Establish Form Community Relationships Dialogue Meaningful Ideas Administration       Change Action Growth

Build it, and they will come. ~ Shoeless Joe, Field of Dreams Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead