Author Archives: edstefanko

The Help

Posted on February 5, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 3

When asked to view a movie with colleagues and examine ethical issues, I was thrilled.  My book club had read the book, The Help and it was recently turned into a movie.  The match was perfect.  I asked my team members if … Continue reading →
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EDL 705

Seperation of Church and State

Posted on January 31, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

Ironically, a few short days after our first class, there was an article in the Chesterfield Observer discussing Separation of Church and State.  The article was a response to a local high school which allowed a Christian based club to … Continue reading →
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EDL 704

edstefanko 2012-01-22 17:29:38

Posted on January 22, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

Over the past few weeks I have been working diligently on my Personal Leadership Platform.  At first, this was a very difficult concept for me.  I felt like I was saying the same thing over and over.  What I realized is that … Continue reading →
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Writing and learning styles

Penn State Reaction

Posted on January 22, 2012 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

As  I hear the news today of Joe Paterno’s death I am saddened. I am saddened for him, his family, the university, and most importantly the victims of the scandal.  Joe Paterno will be remembered by many as the greatest football … Continue reading → Read more »

EDL 704

End of Class (715)

Posted on November 29, 2011 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

I find myself not knowing what to do with my time now that class has ended.  For weeks, I spent time each night trying to improve my craft.  Even though this was a tremendous stress, I am very glad that … Continue reading → Read more »

Writing and learning styles

Position Paper

Posted on November 5, 2011 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

This position has been very difficult for me.  I am not sure if it is because of the stress of the week or simply the task or both.  Taking on this program has always been a dream of mine.  I … Continue reading → Read more »

Adaptive Challenge

Posted on October 28, 2011 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

This past writing assignment was very challenging to me. As a first year principal, I have a plethora of problems. The one I choose was changing the culture from a curriculum-based planning to data-driven planning for instruction. This challenge is … Continue reading → Read more »

EDU 715 first class

Posted on September 26, 2011 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

The writing class was terrific this week.  I really appreciated the organization and the clear path for the course of this semester. The assignment to write a difficult challenge we are facing in 30 minutes without a structure really threw … Continue reading → Read more »

writing & learning styles

AYP

Posted on August 22, 2011 by edstefanko | Permalink 0

Recently found out the school I have inherited did not make AYP in the area of math.  I have decided to have a whole faculty book study on the book, From Reading to Math.  Has anyone used this book before … Continue reading → Read more »