Seek to PLC

Seek to PLC           

On my last blog post, I talked about teachers needing each other for support in the journey, reigniting passion, and enhancing the teaching practice. It is one thing to be there for a smile, for coffee, or a doughnut to bring on the sweetness of the day, but another to be present in the partnership that has been established to ensure student success. Yes, we all love the sweet somethings throughout our day, but there is a greater sweetness that comes in working together. OMSD has done a great job at providing opportunities for teamwork through PLCs… so much so that it leaves my teaching partner and I wanting more time. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) are a great opportunity to come together as colleagues to collaborate. PLCs promote less isolation of teachers and produce collective responsibility for students’ success. When you realize you are in this together as a team, it lessens the burden of our daily teaching responsibilities. 

1. "None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful." – Mother Teresa

As you analyze data, praise each other for what is working (my Partner Teacher and I will give each other a high-five or a fist bump) and smile knowing things are not perfect, but we are on the right track. There are so many factors that play into data results, so don’t be too hard on yourself, just remember you are in this to determine what your students have learned, what they still need to learn, and plan your instruction to ensure the learning is happening. You are coming together to hearten the journey and lead through your passion. I love how Katie Martin states it, “Become effective leaders… to create a shared vision… to embrace learning as a culture and allow their schools and classrooms to go open…”(If you have time, watch this Ted Talk and get inspired; “Teachers Create What They Experience” with Katie Martin)      https://youtu.be/rcDpDPwRxvU 

Let's cooperate, collaborate and listen...Yes, we all have different personalities and it can be difficult to come together to create a shared vision, but keep in mind we all have something to share and add to the mix. The contributions bring the vision full circle, to what we once saw… it is all about the kids, our kids, and building their curiosity to foster a love for learning that will lead them to accomplish their dreams.

Live, Love, Teach!

~Hilda Sanchez