an efferent vs aestehtic stance

Autumn. So welcome in my world.  For some people spring is the time for new beginnings.  For others, January signifies a chance for a new start.  For me it is Autumn— sharpened pencils, fresh spiral notebooks, a new backpack, new shoes, this year a new phone— that signifies a time for reflection and an opportunity to start anew.  Now, after a summer away and the start up of a nutty semester, I think it is time to jump back in and reflect on my learning over the past year, especially the steepness of the curve.

I have spent a career thinking about teaching and learning, what it takes to grow, and how to help facilitate systemic change. Now I find myself learning, changing, and discovering, yet again, new ways to approach and participate in the conversation.