Thank you #ACMI2

This morning I went to an (almost) EdCamp style conference for administrators in Birmingham, MI. It was a fantastic experience. I met and caught up with many people I look up to and who push my thinking through my PLN on twitter. My biggest takeaway from every session was the same. Figure out who you are as a leader and lead from that place. Be honest about who you are to yourself and others and then reflect and grow from that place.

As I sat around numerous tables that I was lucky enough to be part of what I picked up on was everyone’s willingness to admit mistakes and grow together as learners. It’s hard to take risks like that in front of others but it was refreshing to see and hear people that I look up to genuinely reflecting about their practices. It made me feel like the work I’m doing is genuinely effecting the students I see day-to-day and will one day help the staff I will work with.

Favorite quote of the day goes to @HickeyGroup – Your title does not define how much power you have, it just defines how many people you serve.

Thanks to everyone at AdCampMI2 for continuing to push my thinking and help me become a better educator and leader.