Jen Robinson, Author at STORIES FROM SCHOOL AZ

Finding Balance

March 29, 2020Jen Robinson Current Affairs, Education, Elementary

Two weeks ago it was announced that Arizona schools would be closed until March 30th. I was not too concerned because our district was just starting our two-week spring break. I was thinking everything would be back to normal by

The New Normal?

March 26, 2020Jen Robinson Uncategorized

It’s hard to wrap my brain around exactly what is going on these days. I am sure many of you who are reading this blog are experiencing similar feelings. Yes, we are all watching the news and being flexible and

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Rearview Mirror

December 30, 2019Jen Robinson Current Affairs, Education, Elementary, Teacher Leadership

Let’s be perfectly honest, reflection at any time of the year is hard, let alone in the moment or in real time. This is especially true as the year winds to a close. In schools, we witness and experience extreme

12 Days

December 5, 2019Jen Robinson Uncategorized

With Thanksgiving falling late in November, December is already blurry. I know it just started, but there are only 12 days until winter break. Yes that’s it, less than three weeks until winter break. As an administrator, we see the

One Week

October 26, 2019Jen Robinson Uncategorized

Lately, I have been thinking about teacher evaluations, classroom observations and walkthroughs. As our first quarter of school came to a close, I stopped to reflect on my practice. What data, comments or feedback helps teachers move their practice forward?

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Do you Open or Close Doors?

August 26, 2019Jen Robinson Uncategorized

As a principal, each year I try to choose a theme or focus to guide our work through the year. Last year we focused on our why and made connections through teaching and learning. This year, as I thought about

To Be

May 14, 2019Jen Robinson Uncategorized

“I am a human being, not a human doing. Don’t equate your self-worth with how well you do things in life. You aren’t what you do. If you are what you do, then when you don’t…you aren’t.” Dr. Wayne Dyer I’ll

Staying Present

April 21, 2019Jen Robinson Current Affairs, Education, Teacher Leadership

Recently, I read the AZK12 Center’s Homeroom Article: Make the Most of Your Commute: 8 Tips for Teachers. This article provided several strategies and suggestions to use when you are stuck behind the wheel. One that stood out for me

Dear Parents

March 23, 2019Jen Robinson Elementary, Life in the Classroom

Dear Parents, Thank you for entrusting us with your most prized possessions, your children, our children. Thank you for trusting and believing in us. Often times we as teachers and educators spend more time with your child, our child during

Why I Love…

February 14, 2019Jen Robinson Education, Elementary

I’ll be honest I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day. I think it’s a hoax, a made up holiday to support greeting card, chocolate and flower companies. I mean really, if you need a day to say “I love you”