wk4 response – @ Jacqueline Jones

This is Jacqueline Jones' reading blog post about the last four chapters of "The Art of Possibility".







This is my response to her blog post:

Dear Jacqueline,

I really like how you ended your reflection "the most important message is to get self out the way. Be open to the passion and talents of others and be prepared to be amazed with the possibilities".
I think your statement is so true for it is when we let go of ourselves that we can see all the positives our colleagues and teammates bring to the table. Just like you, I've challenged myself to encourage others (my husband, my students, my colleagues) and see how their potential and passion unfolds just by opening up a world of possibilities to them.
Thank you for sharing such an insightful response.

wk4 response – @ Gregg Eilers

This is Gregg Eilers' reading blog post to "The Art of Possibility" during week 4.





This is my response to his blog post:

Dear Gregg,

I could not agree with more with you in how this book has challenged me to rethink the way I do things at home and work. I really like Zander's image of us being the board because then that gives us control of situations we would otherwise consider hopeless.

Last night I was watching "Waiting for Superman" and it brought to my mind the analogy of the board, we as teachers can make the difference in our classrooms. We are the ones who have the power to modify the circumstances so that all of our students can learn. Sometimes, we get caught in the downward spiral because it is easier to put the blame on the students, their parents, our administration, our lack of resources, etc. But, if we take seriously the work of Zander & Zander, we will start acting as agents of change and make the necessary changes in our classroom to open up a world of possibility to our students. I think this reading could not have come at a better time.