The Secret of Planning

What were your thoughts regarding planning as you read this section?  How will the "secrets" you have read about planning influence your own instructional planning?

Introduction

I posted a bit about myself in the introductory blog which gave some of the guidelines, but I thought I would take a few minutes to expand on my original post.  I told you that I have been in education for almost 20 years.  However, I did not share any specific details about my experiences.  I spent most of the years of my career in the School District of the City of Erie.  I served as a classroom teacher, a literacy coach, and a reading specialist.  I have a passion for working with middle school students.  However, I have had lots of experience with young children because of my reading specialist experience.

Personally, I have been married almost 20 years and have two children, a 13-year-old and an 11-year-old.  We enjoy lots of outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking, and camping.  We have a black lab and a bichon frise who also love to be outside. 

I am looking forward to meeting each of you and learning more about you!

Welcome!

I am looking forward to working with you this semester!  My name is Mrs. Lisa Ciecierski, and I would like to begin by telling you a little bit about myself.  I was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania and was fortunate to attend Edinboro University for my both my undergraduate and my master's degree.  You have made an excellent choice in where to attend college and the degree you have chosen to pursue!  I have been in education for almost twenty years and strongly believe that teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs you can have.  Currently, I am finishing up my doctorate work at Kent State University.  I have finished my course work and am working on my comprehensive exams and will begin my dissertation phase soon. 

This blog will serve as a communication tool for you to reflect on your teaching experiences and what you read from "Seven Simple Secrets."  Being a reflective thinker is critical to being a successful educator so I hope this is a practice you will continue as you begin your teaching career.  Please begin this blog by introducing yourself.  Then, you may begin the first blog which focuses on the first chapter "The Secret of Planning."  You should post your initial response by the first due date and then respond to at least one student by the second due date.  Collaboration is an excellent way to learn and grow so feel free to become even more active in our discussions. 

I am looking forward to "hearing" from you!