I admit I've been absent for a few days, but I've been attempting to get wicked smaht...
This summer, I have been blessed with the opportunity to attend Harvard University's Graduate School of Education summer Data Wise Institute. With "100 of my closest friends," I've been learning what it means to enter into a data mindset with a strong foundation based on an inquiry stance and as much data as you can get your hands on. The days have been long, and we've had some tough tasks, but it's been good work, and I am highly enjoying my time here...
The view from my room is beautiful, rain or shine (or sunrise or sunset):
I can go out with friends (or, in this case, a family whose daughter I taught in Arizona!) and still get my homework done (while watching the Stanley Cup Finals):
There are restaurants and cafes that offer menu options with food items I'd never dream of putting together (e.g. a sandwich with sweet potato, green apple, avocado, hummus, sprouts, sherry viniagrette on toasted wheat):
Flat Francis makes for an easy traveling buddy:
2.5 days to go...Better get some sleep so I'm ready to dive into more data (and go exploring during lunch) tomorrow...
"I have no idea where I am going; I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself...But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing. And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always..." -Thomas Merton
I have come to fall in love with teaching in Catholic schools. What are YOU in love with?...
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