Blog - Melinda S. Miller

Classroom Walk Throughs

Below I have posted pictures of a tool that I use for CTW's. This is a very non-tech tool and easy to create. I got this idea from a post at Ed LeaderWeb by Mike "How Do You Walk?"There are a lot of good comments on this post as well. Be sure to go read that one.This is a tool that I use for quick ... Read More about Classroom Walk Throughs

Diamonds in the Rough – Poem for teachers

Well, I am on a roll with my digital camera and the power of photography. Rather than try to keep all the artifacts that I have been collecting in drawers, closets and files here at school I have decided to take pictures of it THEN I can file it in the cylindrical file next to my desk. How many of ... Read More about Diamonds in the Rough – Poem for teachers

Blog Neglect

I have been back to work for one week and I am already neglecting my blog posting and reading. I am just not sure how I am going to find the time to continue this form of professional development. Okay, who am I kidding? I know I will be up all hours when I am onto a great blog post! :)Reading blogs ... Read More about Blog Neglect

Going Green!

With the recent hype about "Going Green" why not?! Here are my two new office plants. One is supposed to be hanging but since I am a novice I did not know there were special pots to hang from. Live and learn I guess but you have to start somewhere.Today is my official day back to the office. We ... Read More about Going Green!

Kick Start Your School Year – Podcast

I just uploaded my latest podcast and here are my notes and links. This will probably be a series of podcasts as the year gets started. I would love for you to share some of your beginning of the year ideas. I think these just scratch the surface:David WarlickLeadertalkBook Reveiw - Results ... Read More about Kick Start Your School Year – Podcast

What’s YOUR story?

Recently I have been reading many posts about the power of story telling. Whether it be digital or other I think story telling is a great way for people to get to know you and what you stand for.I am sure there are some amazing stories out there. Not often do we hear about the journey of a ... Read More about What’s YOUR story?