Sonya Van Schaijik

Sonya Van Schaijik, New Zealand, Primary

Sonya Van Schaijik is an experienced teacher from Auckland, New Zealand, whose teaching and thinking are underpinned by SOLO Taxonomy. She is tattooed with the Samoan woman’s malu, is a bilingual learner who speaks Samoan fluently, and has trained in effective pedagogies for bilingual education and ESOL.

At Newmarket Primary School, she has responsibility for the integration of technology into teaching and learning programmes in ways that maximise student learning outcomes. She is a connected educator and builds spaces for teachers to share their learning. She was a recipient of an e-fellowship with CORE Education Ltd in 2011 and TeachNZ fellowship in 2013.

Sonya Van Schaijik
A space to think out loud. A space to reflect on my practice. A space to share my learning.

Theme: education, solo taxonomy, teacher, learning, flat connections, leadership, reflection

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Andy Ross

Andy Ross, UK, Primary, Early Years

Hi, I'm an experienced primary and early years teacher with a particular interest in raising barriers to professionals in education. I am passionate about the importance of effective leadership, ways that teaching staff can be best utilised and optimising the time in the classroom.

I have a background in experimental physics, so love all things practical and investigative in the classroom, and believe that the journey that academic journey that children take in the early years is probably as daunting and exciting as doing doctoral research - it's a voyage in to the unknown that needs freedom and careful assistance.

A teacher's views on the practise, policy and philosopy of early years and primary education
My blog is an outlet for some of my musings over the current state of early years and in particular I like to address issues which I think are critical to professionals achieving their very best. This could be what effective leadership looks like, how to carry out effective formative assessment or ways that continuing professional development can be used to help us maintain our passion for children's minds and learning.

Theme: early years, early years leadership, early years professionals, ECE leaders, ECE leadership, school management, school leadership, continuing professional development,CPD in schools

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Emily Douglas

Emily Douglas, USA, Leadership & Management

Emily Douglas joined Battelle for Kids, a nonprofit that provides strategic counsel and innovative solutions for school districts, state education departments, and nonprofits globally, in 2009. She works with organizations on projects pertaining to comprehensive human capital change management, strategic compensation, process improvement, staffing, strategic planning, workforce development, staff evaluation, and organizational redesign efforts.

In 2013 she was selected by Workforce Magazine from a pool of international HR practitioners under 40 years old, from all industries, as an 'HR Game Changer.'

Emily has her Masters in Labor and Human Resources (MLHR) and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and her Bachelor’s degree from Miami University. She has also obtained her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) and Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification (SPHR). Recently she completed a certificate from Cornell University pertaining to social media management.

K-12 Talent Manager - currently offline
In this blog Emily Douglas, Human Capital Director at Battelle for Kids, explores effective human capital strategies for recruiting, selecting, developing, and recognizing educators and non-instructional staff in schools to ensure the best learning experience for students.

This blog is hosted by Education Week, the worlds largest K-12 education-focused newspaper. This blog is very different in the education space. As more districts and state agencies in the United States shift their focus to leadership and management of people, as we are seeing other successful ed-focused countries doing, more and more people will have questions about how to recruit, select, place, grown, reward, evaluate, and remove or retain, the right people! The blogs readership and twitter-traction have grown drastically over the past year!

Theme: talent, human resources, human capital, administration, management, leadership, training, recruiting, retention, teacher compensation, policy, leadership, placement, evaluation

Sue Dunlop

Sue Dunlop, Canada, Primary, Secondary, Leadership

System principal in Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. I started blogging in July 2012.

The Reflection Pool
Thoughts on leadership and my learning as a leader.

Theme: relationships, trust, learning

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Bryan Jesse

Bryan Jesse, USA, Secondary, Education

Bryan is an Assistant Principal at Arapahoe High School in the Littleton Public School District. He has been an Administrator for 3 years. Prior to being a School Administrator, he was a School Counselor. Bryan is also an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Phoenix.

The Digital Administrator - currently offline
Every day, we ask our teachers to reflect on their practices. This blog gives me the opportunity to reflect on my own practices. I also hope to provide thoughts on technology, leadership and school culture.

Theme: education, technology, leadership, best practices, school culture

Almiratantri

Almiratantri, Indonesia, Primary

I am currently living in Surabaya, Indonesia. I teach at Sekolah Ciputra, an IB (International Baccalaurate) World School, as a grade 5 teacher in the Primary Years Programme.

I have been a professional IB PYP teacher for the last 5 years. I have taught young learners aged 10-12 years old.

As well as teaching, I’ve been a grade level coordinator. My main job is to lead the implementation of the IB programme in my grade level and work collaboratively with the team to plan the unit of inquiry and other homeroom subjects.

Almiratantri's Teaching Journal - currently offline
My blog is mainly to showcase everything related to my teaching and learning!

Theme: education, teaching, thinking, learning, professional portfolio, edtech, elearning, elementary, technology, digital technology, differentiated instruction, edublog, education 2.0, leadership, puberty, eportfolio

Graham Dickie

Graham Dickie, Scotland, Primary

I have been teaching for 10 years. Currently, I am a headteacher in a small, very small, rural primary school in Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland.

That sounds grand until you realise that I am the only full-time teacher in the school! My colleague teaches for a day and a half to allow me time for the never ending paperwork and planning.

I am a dreamer! I see new technologies and dream of ways to use them in teaching & learning. Embedding them in my practice is another matter!

The Highland Headmaster
The Ramblings and Random Jottings of a Highland Heidie. Thoughts on technology, learning, leadership and harebrained ideas.

Theme: rural, small school, multi composite, head teacher, leadership, technology, teaching head, highlands, outdoor learning

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Lori Cullen

Lori Cullen, Canada, Elementary

Elementary school teacher, reading specialist, assistant principal and currently a Principal.

At The Principals Office
The musings and thoughts of an Elementary School Principal as I learn and lead.

Theme: leadership, elementary school, teaching, learning

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Simon Scarborough

Simon Scarborough, UK, Secondary, PE

Have been teaching PE in secondary education since 2002. Head of Department since 2005. Always looking to innovate and improve myself, my colleagues and those I teach.

Excellence through PE
Records what I do in striving for an 'outstanding' department. Developing the skills pupils require to accelerate their own learning in all aspects of life, hence creating excellence through PE.

Theme: leadership, innovation, learning to learn, PE, sport, social skills, personal skills, creative skills, cognitive skills, physical skills, health and exercise, leadership

James Eagen

James Eagen, USA, Independent, Primary, Secondary

Middle School Principal in a number of Independent Schools from coast to coast. Believe we need to innovate, collaborate, and integrate in order to motivate and better relate.

MPH In The Middle - currently offline
A place to discuss schools, kids, parents, and teaching as well as the changing world of 21st Century education.

Theme: middle school, technology, collaboration, independent, NAIS, development, social, emotional, educational, creativity, leadership, children, english, web 2.0, digital, academic

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper, USA, Secondary, Music Education, Music

I am a family man and a band teacher who is passionate about music and believes in the power of music education to change lives.

Cooper's Divertimento
A journal for my educational and musical journey, which I enjoy sharing with whoever might find it interesting or helpful.

Theme: music, education, band, pedagogy, leadership

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Troy P. Roddy

Troy P. Roddy, Ph.D., USA, Primary, Secondary, Post Secondary

Upon graduating in 1993 from Rhodes College (Memphis, TN) with a B.A. in Business Administration, I began my career in education. Since then, I have taught a variety of subjects ranging from Middle and Upper School History to Lower School Physical Education. In addition to teaching, I served in a number of administrative positions, including: Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, Head of Middle School, and Head of School. I have a M.Ed. in Sports Management, a M.Ed. in Educational Administration, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (University of New Orleans). My primary area of focus and research has been private/independent school leadership.

I have been honored twice by former students for inclusion in Who's Who Among America's Teachers and was an award winning baseball coach. When not teaching, writing, or performing my administrative duties, I enjoy exercising, spending time with my family, and reading.

I currently serve as Head of the Middle School at Wakefield School in The Plains, VA where I write Middle Ground, my blog for Wakefield School's Middle School division

The Art of Education
The Art of Education is a collection of thoughts, comments, insights, and information concerning education and educational leadership.

Theme: leadership, education, educational leadership, independent schools, teaching, learning

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Walter McKenzie

Walter McKenzie, USA, K-20

Lifelong learner, teacher, leader and connector making use of social media to take it to the next level.

Looking Ahead
Discussing the transformation of eduction in the Information Age.

Blogaqurium. The Syndicated Surfaquarium

Theme: ASCD, education, leadership, transformation, reform, technology

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Bianca Hewes

Bianca Hewes, Australia, High School, English

In my sixth year of teaching English at a comprehensive public high school. Completed a Dip. Education via distance education at University of New England.

I feel that I have become a ‘true’ teacher having established a twitter PLN in August 2009. Since the introduction of DER my edu world has expanded before my eyes and I now engage in daily discussions about education and learning. I am thrilled to hold the position of DER T&L co-ordinator at my school and am eager to be helping the steer ship that is the 21st education revolution at our school.

Since 2008 I have co-authored two study guides for Pascal Press and I am in the process of authoring a third. I have HSC marked, presented at the annual ETA conference as well as the DET’s 2010 Office of Schools Conference.

Bianca's Blog
Writing for the world to read and see my exact picture of it. My way of sharing my ideas and experiences as a teacher in the 21st century.

Theme: english, 21st century education, master teacher, leadership, teaching

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David Russell

David Russell, USA, Secondary

Currently, I am an administrator at Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum, Colorado and Educational Technology Instructional Coach for Eagle County Schools.

MrRussell.com
Technology, Education, and anything that comes to mind.

Theme: 21st century learning, technology, leadership, education, web2.0

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Eric Sheninger

Eric Sheninger, USA, Secondary, Leadership

I am the Principal of New Milford High School located in New Milford, NJ. As the educational leader of the school it is my responsibility to ensure the academic success of my students through relevant, meaningful instruction.

My interests include web 2.0, authentic learning strategies, pedagogy, and the creation of student-centered learning environments.

A Principal's Reflections
Education is a reflective practice. This blog provides my views on educational leadership, effective technology integration, best practices, and creating a student-centered learning culture.

Theme: education, leadership, web 2.0, instruction, best practices, educational leadership, technology integration, vision, pedagogy, student-centered learning, professional development

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Brian Nichols

Brian Nichols, USA, Primary, Education

Elementary Principal, Teacher, Doctoral Student exploring 21st century learning initiatives and transforming education.

The Evolution of Education
Current and future trends in education are discussed, debated, and challenged. The focus is on transforming education to match what our students to be successful.

Theme: leadership, education, teacher, 21st Century, technology, transformation, learning, student, data, culture, change

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Gerald Aungst

Gerald Aungst, USA, Gifted Education

Gerald is a school administrator and gifted curriculum specialist in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He is also the lead designer and webmaster for All About Explorers.

He enjoys reading, cooking, working with computers, playing games, and writing music. He has also recently gotten interested in writing Interactive Fiction.

He is very active in his church, teaching adult classes from time to time, and coaching small group leaders. He also designs lighting for services and special events, and works on the video projection team for Sunday services.

Quisitivity.org - currently offline
A blog nominally about technology and gifted ed, but which covers topics in many other areas of education.

Theme: gifted, technology, leadership

George

George, USA, Elementary

Elementary Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, Technology Trainer, Coach, Assistant Principal, Project Manager, State Education Specialist turned into Elementary School Principal.

Eduvigilante
I attempt through my writing to work out issues I'm facing while also celebrating the ways we are successful. I believe we can do better and I want to know more about how to reach that next level.

Theme: leadership, school change, possibilities

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Tony Baldasaro

Tony Baldasaro, USA, Education, Leadership

Educator and father of three, interested in the role that learning networks and virtual learning can transform education.

TonyBaldasaro
Father. Husband. Educator. Blogger. Speaker. Amateur Photographer. Introvert.

Transleadership - old blog
The blog chronicles the reflections of a educational leader transforming from a traditional to a connected educator.

Theme: connectivism, connected, transform, web2.0

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