Cohort 21 | Esther Lee | Activity https://cohort21.com/members/elee/activity/ Activity feed for Esther Lee. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:13:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 f6ea26d210a9c1a5437b8b52af206135 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/isabellaliu/2020/11/20/connections-building-relationships-in-a-hybrid-model/#comment-4 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:28:04 -0500 @iliu, Oh. My. Goodness. I took a look at your AP Chem course doc and I’m in organizational heaven! Thanks for also pointing out student anxiety surrounding using only email as a means of communicating with the teacher–there IS something that can be so formal and intimidating about email, isn’ there? It’s so great that you provide a means of…Read more

In reply to - Isabella Liu wrote a new post on the site Isabella Liu Hybrid model refers to a blend of in-person and online learning. While some students have opted to learn completely online the hybrid model does have its […] ]]> b40153fea9b2c528759de57f0bec5fbf Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/allisoncampbellrogers/2021/02/17/dei-book-clubs-a-launching-pad-for-deeper-work/#comment-105 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 01:55:43 -0400 @acampbellrogers, thank you for sharing the experience of facilitating a DEI book club! I really appreciate and resonate with your final comment on how developing empathy for BIPOC experience is really only a first step to making meaningful and compassion choices to dismantle racism. I think what also helps me visualize my journey is from Anima…Read more

In reply to - Allison Campbell-Rogers wrote a new post on the site Allison Campbell Rogers As a human geographer, I have always gravitated towards issues related to the human experience.  The impacts of geography on people. A […] ]]> f77d2b055346ce297fbd4353fd8e374c Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/chriswalasek/2021/11/15/movember-a-cause-that-is-both-urgent-and-important/#comment-9 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 23:23:27 -0500 @cwalasek I am so sorry for your loss, Chris. Thank you for sharing so vulnerably. Thank you for the courage you model to your students and colleagues by using this experience as a way to bring forth crucial discussion about mental health in our young men, and as a way to do good. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Esther

In reply to - Chris Walasek wrote a new post on the site Chris Walasek In May of this year, my brother Michael passed away unexpectedly as a result of suicide. Though everyone’s experience of loss is different, I have found t […] ]]> 7f59cf05b28f8ac1cd856cfa3643d340 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/estherlee/2021/12/21/break-reflection-time/#comment-252 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:14:44 -0500 @tjadgeo, you pose so many great questions, thank you. I think students want to collaborate, converse/debate/discuss, have autonomy, be challenged, and be trusted to guide their learning. Though, I was initially met with resistance–there’s a fear of the unknown and a resistance to being uncomfortable. So there is time needed to transition into…Read more

In reply to - Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee Ok. I’ve allowed myself 30 minutes to blog (I’ve got the timer going)! If you are like me, then the hardest part isn’t always starting, but in all the editing you […] ]]> 3788175b65ecb889fa09aba69c95ac81 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/estherlee/2021/12/21/break-reflection-time/#comment-251 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:08:53 -0500 @jbairos, I couldn’t agree more with your last thought about tackling a problem for the nth time. The time spent researching and prototyping really assisted in engaging in PBL full throttle.

In reply to - Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee Ok. I’ve allowed myself 30 minutes to blog (I’ve got the timer going)! If you are like me, then the hardest part isn’t always starting, but in all the editing you […] ]]> 2eb85d7ab041e7018542ac5df0ada5ef Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/estherlee/2021/12/21/break-reflection-time/#comment-250 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:05:31 -0500 Hi Garth! Thanks for these questions. I am running PBL in grade 8, 9 and 12. Our grade 8s are also working through spiralled courseware, covering both the grade 8 and 9 curriculum. I have heard great things about PD by Carmel Schettino (https://www.carmelschettino.org/)-I haven’t had the opportunity to attend since the year I intended was the year…Read more

In reply to - Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee Ok. I’ve allowed myself 30 minutes to blog (I’ve got the timer going)! If you are like me, then the hardest part isn’t always starting, but in all the editing you […] ]]> fcab08e5c0e77bc0bbd92dbdb07c564c Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/genevawinterink/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-3 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:06:20 -0500 Thanks so much for sharing your goals for this @gwinterink! Not sure if you can relate, but I can find it overwhelming to take on something as huge as diversity, inclusivity and equity. I was reminded not long ago that in my sphere of influence (e.g. my classroom), every small change or mindful act is important. I’ve been looking to these social…Read more

In reply to - Geneva Winterink wrote a new post on the site Geneva Winterink Joining Cohort 21 is something that I have been wanting to do for quite some time. We have had many teachers go through the program and have spoke […] ]]> 70d08c076444b19255d647206107ac14 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lindsaylamont/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-2 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:06:08 -0500 @llamont thank you for sharing your thoughts and goals! What an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to develop the outdoor education program at Ashbury. No doubt, the work you do will connect with and positively contribute to student wellness. I’m really looking forward to learning about all the developments in your program throughout the year!

In reply to - Lindsay Lamont wrote a new post on the site Lindsay Lamont Question 1:  I joined Cohort21 for several reasons, the simplest being I’d heard good things about the PD experience and the community of educators it […] ]]> 28e495b0a5b4635b18bf91132ea99a85 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jacquelinepriolo/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-3 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:46:34 -0500 @bblack I couldn’t agree more that trust and resilience are so important in helping guide our students. Empathy also plays an important role in helping us develop the relationships of trust that underpin our ability to guide. @llamont‘s talks about how important it is to stop and and listen to our students.

@jpriolo Thanks so much for sharing…Read more

In reply to - Jacqueline Priolo wrote a new post on the site Jacqueline Priolo Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our discussions and thinking around the use […] ]]> 1d26ea0f51c6cffda94df9fec9d53b9f Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jacquelinepriolo/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-4 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:46:32 -0500 Apologies, it was @agreig who discusses the importance of active listening in building relationships with students!

In reply to - Jacqueline Priolo wrote a new post on the site Jacqueline Priolo Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our discussions and thinking around the use […] ]]> b1aec5ecde01677b688283d3c2133e22 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lindsaywelsh/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-2 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:24:45 -0500 @lwelsh thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and goals for this upcoming year! I’m really looking forward to sharing in your learnings and hearing more about how you us the TRC Calls to Action to build connections between the school and Indigenous communities.

In reply to - Lindsay Welsh wrote a new post on the site Lindsay Welsh The start to this year has been a whirlwind for me, like many others I am sure. In the last 3 months, everything in my life has changed. Ten years ago, after […] ]]> efe7a071e24ca96e8516d90a7aa0e1ea Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee https://cohort21.com/estherlee/?p=4382 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:11:06 -0500 Ok. I’ve allowed myself 30 minutes to blog (I’ve got the timer going)! If you are like me, then the hardest part isn’t always starting, but in all the editing you do afterwards 🙂

This year, I have joined St. […]

]]> d7df286e52a5e3a7e8339de153936cda Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/hollyjepson-fekete/2021/04/25/reflecting-on-the-2020-2021-school-year/#comment-22 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:34:39 -0500 @hjepson thank you for sharing your fav resources. I’ve just bookmarked estimation180 and openmath 😀 I love 3 act math! Just in case you haven’t seen this site, https://www.inquirymaths.com/ is awesome for open ended prompts.

In reply to - Holly Jepson-Fekete wrote a new post on the site Holly Jepson-Fekete I think we can all agree this academic year has been a roller coaster. I have spent a lot of the year feeling like I had very little control and […] ]]> 2489f838d9e207fb6c7e72635bad9191 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisayorke/2020/11/20/observations-a-la-cart/#comment-11 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:09:24 -0500 @lyorke thank you for this great share! Echo everything @jharper wrote above; love that you provide your students with moments to reflect on and identify their mood.

In reply to - Lisa Yorke wrote a new post on the site Lisa Yorke When I heard that music would be delivered by visiting every classroom with a cart, that idea alone was overwhelming to me. How might I meet the needs of JK-G5 […] ]]> 2554c7a082d2a1ebb81a6796064c8557 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/amygreig/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-16 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:37:32 -0500 Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and goals @agreig! Yes, @jbairos I found that exact sentence resonated with me. There is an importance and urgency right now to focus on the wellbeing of our students. Being intentional about providing moments of supportive listening will no doubt positively impact the wellbeing of our students and continue…Read more

In reply to - Amy Greig wrote a new post on the site Amy Greig     When I think about time spent at school, I think about it in three categories.  First of all, there is the time that we devote to our relationships wi […] ]]> 9ac5ea6b9aec9ca82fc2dc2782647d1f Esther Lee's profile was updated https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12249/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:44:30 -0500 0 fd3a9a745068d944e6e484f1fa53fd8b Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/garthnichols/cohort-21/book-review-failure-to-disrupt-by-justin-reich/#comment-2990 Tue, 11 May 2021 18:51:59 -0400 “People who do stuff do more stuff, and people who do stuff do better than people who don’t do stuff.” – Justin Reich (218) Hah, I love this quote. Though, point well taken that just doing stuff isn’t good enough, but has to be paired with the right questions. Questioning filling the pail vs. kindling the fire is a great one (and really well pu…Read more

In reply to - Garth Nichols wrote a new post on the site Garth Nichols Not two weeks ago, I was presenting to the faculty on Digital Transformation, and my comment that I hope my colleagues took from it was that a Digital […] ]]> 81497b8cfba7e843b9776a114a816428 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/noelynselvanayagam/2021/04/29/leading-through-a-racial-crisis-takeaways-reflections/#comment-3 Sat, 01 May 2021 13:56:42 -0400 Hi @nselvanayagam thanks for sharing these reflections (beautifully presented btw, my inner journaling/font nerd leapt for joy). I really resonated with this “Accepting that you don’t know all the answers as a leader is a strength.” I also think leadership, especially in JEDI this year, has become a very collective effort and journey. I’m looking…Read more

In reply to - Noelyn Selvanayagam wrote a new post on the site Noelyn Selvanayagam There is a lot more discussions and work that will need to take place in this space, but for now, here is a snapshot of my takeaways and next […] ]]> 6641ed73bb280dd118beee8396cb6797 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jengravel/2020/11/20/any-questions/#comment-52 Sat, 01 May 2021 11:24:42 -0400 Jen, I love your use of real-time student feedback to inform what your next class will look like. It’s that type of flexibility that we need right now when the only constant in life seems to be change!

I resonate so strongly with this too: “I’ll admit I could easily get caught up in making sure I taught every single criteria in the curriculum.”…Read more

In reply to - Jen Gravel wrote a new post on the site Jen Gravel One positive aspect of this new learning environment has been giving myself the opportunity to try new things. In past years, I’ll admit I could easily get caught […] ]]> e4830aa6cd8c91b5b98d1bbd82efda3a Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2021/04/25/wait-what-where-did-the-year-go/#comment-78 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:49:56 -0400 @rgarand, I’m so into all of these goals. And I wanted to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed reading your blog posts this year. You may think you’ve only done half the things you set out to do, but to the rest of us, you’ve given us several how-to’s on great teaching tools.

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter As I’m sitting here working with @lbettencourt over zoom all i can think of is the 8 million things I need to do currently, from checking student […] ]]> feb5f955f0e5107fb55dd3591fa7d926 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/michaelmoore/2021/04/21/not-all-students-pop-at-the-same-time/#comment-200 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:52:03 -0400 Ah yes, this resonated “It’s very easy for all of us to compare students to their classmates rather than see them as individuals on their own unique paths, which can hurt our students.” I’m a big believer in setting high expectations across the board. But, holding high expectations doesn’t mean we use the perceived strengths (or weaknesses) of o…Read more

In reply to - Michael Moore wrote a new post on the site Michael Moore   I saw this picture on Twitter about a year ago and it’s been on my mind ever since. It was displayed outside of a Kindergarten classroom during a […] ]]> e714b98bd85eb2741599a94e264cc962 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jennafroggett/2020/12/07/something-i-am-grateful-for-that-is-happening-at-ashbury-college/#comment-6 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:39:31 -0400 Jenna, thanks for sharing–so glad there’s more time in the morning to do you and ease into the day. That’s so important!

In reply to - Jenna Froggett wrote a new post on the site Jenna Froggett There are many things I am grateful for this year; one of them being the fact that we get to be back in the classroom. The pandemic truly put into […] ]]> eac368d5cf3d09caddb34aa8fb5acfe7 Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee https://cohort21.com/estherlee/?p=176 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:03:10 -0400 Han describes the collective feelings of bitterness, grief and shame that Korean nationals harbour as a result of their long history with colonialism. It is so deeply internalized by its people that this affect is […]

]]> 7ee4292ef85dec7be5dba22f856127f4 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jessicasheppard/2021/02/05/against-the-wheel/#comment-59 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:44:17 -0500 @jsheppard, great reminder that sometimes reuse and recycle is the best way forward and that implementation/process isn’t one size fits all.

I’m also reminded of Gunpei Yokoi’s philosophy of “lateral thinking with withered technology.” In David Epstein’s book Range, he explains how Yokoi intentionally designed Gameboy to be simple and…Read more

In reply to - Jess Sheppard wrote a new post on the site Jess Sheppard Since the pandemic began, I have been hyping it as an opportunity to make systemic change, to shake free—for now and forever—of the shortcomings of our cur […] ]]> 34455171a7eceaeb525feafc206e3aab Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2021/02/09/sketches-collaborating-and-physics-in-todays-classroom/#comment-59 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:09:46 -0500 @rgarand love that you felt a spark of motivation after the last F2F to share more. I always love learning interesting ways for students to engage in math and science–I’m definitely going to give Nearpod a go. The thought of having all tools integrated in one presentation without having to screenshare a million tabs sounds like a dream. And YES,…Read more

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter I left our latest face to face on Saturday feeling really energized and excited, especially to the concept of renewing my commitment to sharing […] ]]> 67c4213bb7243cb8f2dbd4a7c0ad9749 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2021/01/25/keep-it-simple-stupid/#comment-58 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 13:03:23 -0500 Uh, yeahhhh!

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter So it’s been quite a while since I posted, and as I had stated before my goal this year was to find ways to keep STEM in the classroom as hands on […] ]]> 8fc6fe21592593bd22932dd68947d383 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/monicarand/2021/01/02/2021-brace-yourself/#comment-98 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:34:15 -0500 @mrand, thanks for your reflections on the upcoming teaching cycle! I love your perspective here “We can be grateful and realistic at the same time.” Glad that you aren’t losing sight of the things that are going well too. You are going to rock this semester, just like you’re going to rock your spring marathon 😉

In reply to - Monica Rand wrote a new post on the site Monica Rand Do you ever stop to think about how you ended up where you are now? What drew you to teaching as a career? For me, the main draw to teaching is relationships. […] ]]> 5e2b7fdbdc299d0bcdeb69e100d500a6 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/maylu/2020/12/12/layered-like-onions/#comment-33 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:38:50 -0500 @mlu and @gnichols, thanks for starting this conversation and sharing your onion layers! Running has always been my most consistent form of therapy, especially in the past couple years and during the pandemic. And it’s interesting how much your activity of choice can become so deeply infused in your sense of self. When I was pregnant during the…Read more

In reply to - maylu wrote a new post on the site May Lu My lack of posting is not for a lack of thought, but for an inability to find the right words. Without any doubt, there’s been a huge shift in our profession; workload, […] ]]> 370be14ffca58ff964fdd25b1dacbd64 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/brianeaton/2020/10/17/what-is-going-well/#comment-7 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:50:46 -0500 Brian, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I love that you are embracing this year as an opportunity to “fail without judgement.” I’m looking forward to hearing more about your successes AND failures at our upcoming F2F!

Esther

In reply to - Brian Eaton wrote a new post on the site Brian Eaton We tell our students that we learn through failure.  We tell ourselves it is ok to fail.  But deep down have most people felt safe and secure in failing at w […] ]]> f2cdbc7bf736ff7a9dd72c48d5aab0c2 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lesliemcbeth/2020/11/21/on-culture-fun-and-gratitude/#comment-289 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:41:36 -0500 Really enjoyed the “clear is kind” episode. It’s funny, I really value honesty from others, but can have an exceedingly hard time being truthful myself (thinking of those times I’ve told someone “I love it!” when in fact…I didn’t?!). I think this concept also works really well in receiving and providing feedback as well. I see a lot of value in…Read more

In reply to - Leslie McBeth wrote a new post on the site Leslie McBeth Reflecting on the Leadership Strand from today’s Cohort 21 virtual face-to-face, I thought it would be worthwhile to share one resource and two takeaways t […] ]]> ef19ea7514e43f2a08bef482d8e5c281 Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee https://cohort21.com/estherlee/?p=157 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:31:15 -0500 A short, small post to wrap up the year. With 2020 ending, I wanted to compose a HMW to guide my learning in the new year: How might we become culturally responsive and JEDI-driven math educators? 

As someone […]

]]> 099daea54a98c72549359188dd7a0cab Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lesliemcbeth/2020/11/21/on-culture-fun-and-gratitude/#comment-285 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:02:35 -0500 Leslie, great questions and challenges here! I love how you draw inspiration for education from all facets of life. Also looking forward to listening to your suggested postcast episodes on my next run 🙂

In reply to - Leslie McBeth wrote a new post on the site Leslie McBeth Reflecting on the Leadership Strand from today’s Cohort 21 virtual face-to-face, I thought it would be worthwhile to share one resource and two takeaways t […] ]]> 5bc988f44512de36976ee8b37508a56f Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/melissakurenoff/2020/12/04/teachable-moments-small-successes-and-warm-fuzzies/#comment-9 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:32:54 -0500 Melissa, such a great share, thank you. It’s wonderful that each mentor is able to stay with the same student throughout high school. It provides the time to develop the trusting relationship necessary to help address such important issues like one’s social life! It must be the best feeling to know that all your care has made a difference for your Advisee!

In reply to - Melissa Kurenoff wrote a new post on the site Melissa Kurenoff In these strange times (which I, for one, am sick of hearing about in every commercial on the radio during this pandemic), it can be hard to find […] ]]> 30b91cd0b69756e134360bd56c7be59d Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/larajensen/2020/11/21/scaredy-squirrel-learns-to-laser-cut/#comment-115 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 18:18:41 -0500 @ljensen, first I lovee the laser cut mosaic idea and designs that your grade 5 students created in the short video you shared. I also really enjoyed the breakdown of how you successfully learned to use this new tool, and how that really is a breakdown for helping anyone in learning new skills that last–starting with guided, supervised run…Read more

In reply to - Lara Jensen wrote a new post on the site Learning by Reflecting on Experiences This current pandemic has been challenging for teachers, in part because of all the new technologies to be learned and mastered as well […] ]]> ba6c8dce12dfc795cbd3dbbaff77a8eb Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tracyfaucher/2020/11/20/my-leadership-crush-ted-lasso/#comment-17 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:50:25 -0500 Hi Tracy, love your reflections on leadership and YES to this–>”But the choice to lean into that space actually opens it up for others to step into and help. Collaborate and problem solves, talk through options and think of how we can move forward. Together.” There’s no way for our leadership to know it all, solve it all and do it all. Each of us…Read more

In reply to - Tracy Faucher wrote a new post on the site Tracy Faucher I don’t know if you have watched the apple tv series, Ted lasso yet. I will try not to give too many spoiler alerts, but if you have not yet watched it is a […] ]]> 2d34e736e7597a3be6af41f97f79f528 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/allisoncampbellrogers/2020/10/24/reflections-of-a-teacher-mom-on-my-new-hyflex-life/#comment-85 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:56:15 -0500 Hi Allison, thanks for using this space to be honest and vulnerable! You’re so right–“We must have connection.” More than ever. And during this pandemic, when I’ve been less distracted by the noise in my life, I’ve taken time not just to amplify relationships but reconnect. Great read, thank you 🙂

In reply to - Allison Campbell-Rogers wrote a new post on the site Allison Campbell Rogers This blog has always been a professional reflection space for me, but as I look back on the last seven months one of the biggest changes […] ]]> 06bf30d87169056c2530197fe1712be5 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/daniklein/2020/11/16/what-is-going-well/#comment-6 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:09:47 -0500 Hi @dklein, congratulations on your first post! I’m right there with @swelbourn and @mwilcox in loving the phrase “word hugs.” It’s so wonderful that you and your colleagues have found small, but such impactful ways to support one another. Thanks for reminding us that it doesn’t have to take much to help one another get through the day.

Esther

In reply to - Dani Klein wrote a new post on the site Dani Klein When I first read this prompt, I sort of wanted to laugh. Going well? A more accurate question most days would be “What isn’t going terribly?” That’s why it […] ]]> 908550f780a1ea2d4d950dc6ae117b75 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/mary-ellenwilcox/2020/11/16/diversity-science/#comment-87 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:31:52 -0500 Hi Mary-Ellen, I love your analogy of mirrors and windows–that your students are not just seeing themselves reflected in the past, but are also seeing their own potential through your varied narratives. I’m looking forward to hearing about what works this year as you implement more of the JEDI standards you linked. Thanks for sharing your…Read more

In reply to - Mary-Ellen Wilcox wrote a new post on the site Mary-Ellen Wilcox I am spending a lot of time lately thinking about ways to ensure I am doing my best to include diversity in my science classes. Real, authentic […] ]]> c9d95687716043ae9066115b69cc2ab9 Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee https://cohort21.com/estherlee/?p=149 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:29:38 -0500 Recently, I took Harvard’s implicit bias test and found that I have “a slight automatic association for American with European American and Foreign with Asian American.”

I was born and raised in Ottawa, where I […]

]]> 498462cdd30c82b46b9dc6d9a780c689 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/zeinodeh/2020/11/12/everything-happens-for-a-reason/#comment-2 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:02:56 -0500 Hi Zein, thanks for sharing your experience and learnings from the past several months. I love the positivity in emphasizing how well you and the school have adapted come September–embracing creativity, flexibility, harnessing the outdoors and incorporating tech!

In reply to - Zein Odeh wrote a new post on the site Zein Odeh “Everything happens for a reason” – how annoyed are we when a family member, friend or colleague throws this line at us when we are amidst tension? But when you […] ]]> 6b2e39d0950951cfe725ea4b0a77c86e Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/monicarand/2020/11/06/not-the-blog-post-i-thought-id-be-writing/#comment-17 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:12:09 -0500 Monica, thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to Robert Carreau and your honest reflections during such a difficult time. Your commitment to seeing the good in the most challenging of circumstances will add to the light of your wonderful community. I’m grateful for your reminder this morning.

Esther

In reply to - Monica Rand wrote a new post on the site Monica Rand I’m pretty sure I’m supposed to be writing something related to what is working for me as a teacher during a pandemic right now. Or maybe I missed the dea […] ]]> 9622f88c90c78e2ea99d772b8efc1e0c Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2020/10/29/no-one-gets-this-done-perfectly/#comment-55 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:35:41 -0500 Hi Sam, this is such a great post! In thinking about DEI in my own classroom, I have also felt overwhelmed with where to start. Trying to engage students in DEI conversation, led to enough awkward moments that I knew I really had some hard work to do. Thank you for reminding me that I don’t have to feel I’ve got it all figured out to start.

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In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn No One Gets This Done Perfectly ~ Reflections on the Connection between Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. I am seizing the moment to […] ]]> e13e124977bdf1274202ce1bc839f0ea Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/estherlee/2020/11/04/reflections-on-mindsets-and-responses-for-pandemic-leadership/#comment-27 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:21:58 -0500 Robin, I feel like focused breathing is the most underrated wellness strategy. Yes yes YES, just taking a moment to be present in our breath is so important. Thanks for this reminder 🙂

In reply to - Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee In the past few weeks, I’ve been learning more about, and reflecting on the topic of pandemic leadership. What are some mindsets and strategies that might help us […] ]]> 0429d82f0a8fcd1027bc079cd584a0e0 Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee https://cohort21.com/estherlee/?p=125 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:07:09 -0500 In the past few weeks, I’ve been learning more about, and reflecting on the topic of pandemic leadership. What are some mindsets and strategies that might help us navigate the challenges of this crisis? And I […]

]]> 9c28b5e2dec5303e1dbb17790540bffd Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kathrynobrien/2020/10/25/getting-rid-of-shoulds/#comment-2 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:28:38 -0400 Hi Kathryn, YES. To all of this! “I am not ashamed that…” As a seasoned teacher that knows what a good year feels like to you, that statement is so important. I’m sure so many educators feel guilt and shame in conjunction with the incredible stress of this teaching year. The self-forgiveness is so key. Thank you for sharing honestly and authentically.

In reply to - Kathryn O'Brien wrote a new post on the site Kathryn O'Brien I should read that article on hybrid learning. I should sign up for the PD on using Google Meets. I should talk more to my at-home learners. I should […] ]]> 5b2dd29dd07e2a2e82517b71a2a6c2ea Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferbairos/2020/10/17/whenignoranceisbliss/#comment-99 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:20:56 -0400 Hi Jenn, you’re so right in that you have to trust that what you’re doing is enough, and it is! I think right now, perfectionism is the enemy of progress. And if I know teachers, 99% of us suffer from the paralysis through analysis syndrome haha! So, this is a message I think we all really needed to hear. Thank you for this!

In reply to - Jennifer Bairos wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Bairos Throughout the summer, I saw a few variations of the tweet, “This coming September, we are all first-year teachers.” I love the sentiment behind […] ]]> 95d42f15a53474fb2dd54f0f3c9c72d8 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/estherlee/2020/10/13/frances-freis-three-pillars-of-leadersip/#comment-16 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:13:19 -0400 Thanks for your perspective! You’re right, what a tricky balancing act, anytime really, but especially given our unique circumstances. Along with empathy, flexibility comes to mind. I think we’re going to have to let go of our expectations sometimes so that we promote wellbeing over everything else.

In reply to - Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee I’ll start by saying I’m now a fangirl of Frances Frei (it only took a couple podcasts/interviews). She is a Harvard Business School professor with an […] ]]> dd7f8c8087358a2c99cc2efbef7607d9 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2020/10/19/how-to-bring-coding-into-your-classroom/#comment-39 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:13:43 -0400 Hey Robin, I’m looking to know how to teach coding to grade 7 and up, but also generally interested in learning how to code myself. If you have any software, or course suggestions that would help me learn how to code, I’d love to know. Also, looking forward to reading your video game design post!

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter After looking through my list of resources I wanted to review and share and considering some questions I got from peers, I thought the next thing […] ]]> d5075a3d9704efa211566fb09f35fc62 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2020/10/19/how-to-bring-coding-into-your-classroom/#comment-37 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:36:18 -0400 Robin, I was JUST thinking that teaching coding is going to be something I will find super intimidating because I’ve never done it before. I love how the software you present gamifies the process of learning for students–so fun! So all that said, one of my goals this year is to learn how to code. If you have some suggestions for intro courses (or…Read more

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter After looking through my list of resources I wanted to review and share and considering some questions I got from peers, I thought the next thing […] ]]> 30d4c025f6738e298ee58e58cc22f1de Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/derekdoucet/2020/10/19/under-construction-and-making-lemonade/#comment-581 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:33:09 -0400 Thanks for this post, Derek. The feedback part you mention is key! Mistakes will be made on both sides and being open to feedback so you can serve your students better is so awesome. Sounds like a great start to the year, even with the stresses of teaching through a pandemic!

In reply to - Derek Doucet wrote a new post on the site Derek Doucet It’s time to dust off this old blog and get some ideas flowing again. When I think about all that has happened since my last blog, it kind of blows my mind. I […] ]]>