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Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:03:36 -0500

Hi Kelly,
Thank you for coming upon this gem of a read. I will definitely have to being reading that. I have been finding a difficult time this year trying to balance the demands of work, marking, trying to be an active coach (which I’m not doing so well on) and getting prepared to welcome our first baby into the world. It is amazing how much…Read more

In reply to - Kelly Carlson wrote a new post on the site Kelly Carlson Have you ever looked back on the day, the week, or even the last month and asked, “Where did the time go?” I feel so busy all the time and yet if as […]

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:52:47 -0500

Daphne, great work! I love that this is the root that you have decided to take, especially with such an active class. Seems like you will be able to truly capture the positive affects of implementing new strategies into your classroom. Continue using your blog to capture (in photos) and in reflection as to how your students feel. Perhaps taking…Read more

In reply to - Daphne Dunlap wrote a new post on the site Daphne Dunlap When I arrived at the York School for our second face to face session I was a bit worried because I did not have a clear question or idea for my action plan. […]

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:20:00 -0400

Wow! Well said Jen! That is definitely a point that should be added to the list and one that I think the new comers will empathize with once Cohort21 starts to unfold. Thank you!

In reply to - Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan Welcome all to Season 5 of Cohort21! As of right now, many newcomers to Cohort21 might not know the first thing about blogging, and you know what- neither […]

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:45:44 -0400

Welcome all to Season 5 of Cohort21!
As of right now, many newcomers to Cohort21 might not know the first thing about blogging, and you know what- neither did I; that is of course until I joined Cohort21 and […]

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Mon, 03 Oct 2016 23:20:31 -0400

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:44:44 -0400

Love the song reply! Thank you. I know both you and Garth said from day 1 that an action plan doesnt mean that you actually start and end something but that it can be an ongoing process. For me and my brain, I felt like I HAD to have something tangible to show for my work and success this year which created this feeling of deeper stress and less…Read more

In reply to - Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan This morning I woke up with a migraine unable to go into work today thinking, how can it be April 15th already? Not in the sense that school is almost over […]

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:41:25 -0400

Thank you Jill, you always know what to say in even the most difficult times! Thank you! I truly did have an eye opening transition last Friday while posting these two entries. I am not a fan of failure so somehow, somewhere inside of me said… “okay Vanessa enough, come at this from another angle, one that you can manage”. Turns out that it…Read more

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:38:12 -0400

Ah hahah that was not intentional! Alright, that makes one now only 300 more to go! 🙂

In reply to - Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan Unable to go into work today meant one of two things… I was going to sleep the day away or two, I was going to try my best to be as productive as possible […]

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:37:06 -0400

Robin, yes lets chat Friday! That would be great! Starting something new always presents various challenges and I think getting it started and off the ground is the hardest. Once you begin, looking back at the fight is rewarding but also eye opening to how much ‘dwelling’ or ‘struggling’ it took to get you to the point of success. I hope I will…Read more

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:34:04 -0400

WOW! You most certainly know how to harness motivation in someone! After reading your comment, I had this sense of “yes totally, I can do this!” Thank you for your support. I love technology and love that we live in an era of being able to connect any time of the day. But I truly love sitting down and just hashing it out in a conversation that…Read more

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:30:37 -0400

Well, I’ve clearly got my summer readings line up now! hahah Thank you for the recommendation, I have felt a ‘stuck’ in this process and getting unstuck would be such a relief and very empowering.

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:20:09 -0400

Well here goes nothing…

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:47:07 -0400

Thank you Corina. I just took a quick read at the book synopsis and it sounds very interesting and rich with information whether applicable to our own personal lives or to our lives as educators. Thank you. I will keep you updated on my journey and the journey of my students.

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:43:39 -0400

Thank you for the support Bryan. I know it is an invaluable piece that all students would truly benefit from. Thank you again.

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:42:29 -0400

Thank you so much Derek for your motivation and for providing me with information on programs that have been implemented and work at your school. I am very excited to begin this new journey and I hope that I will be able to accomplish what I have set out for myself.
Thank you again. I look forward to chatting on Friday.

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:28:01 -0400

Unable to go into work today meant one of two things… I was going to sleep the day away or two, I was going to try my best to be as productive as possible with the little brain power I had as the migraine […]

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:26:03 -0400

This morning I woke up with a migraine unable to go into work today thinking, how can it be April 15th already? Not in the sense that school is almost over for the year, not in the sense that the school year flew […]

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:47:30 -0500

Peer Listeners!? WHAT! This sounds incredible! I would love to be connected and to hear how it began, how it works and how it has benefit students and their needs! Lets chat tomorrow. Thank you

In reply to - Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan Thank you! I start this post off but offering thanks, appreciation and gratitude to all members of Cohort21 who have helped me to get this far, to friends […]

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:46:00 -0500

Hi Les! I had considered interviewing my students and I am not sure how I failed to include that. hahah I agree that seeing through the lens and perspective of the very people we are looking to support, is by far the most vital! I have received such incredible suggestions over the past week. I still am needing time to digest it all. I hope…Read more

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:43:33 -0500

Yes, yes and yes! I will set aside some time over the next week or so to go through the suggestions you have given me. Everyone keeps suggesting I take a look at Danny’s which I love! I taught with Danny last year- we were teaching partners 🙂 I have been looking at his and will continue to. Others have suggested I also look at Allison’s as well.…Read more

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:41:05 -0500

Oh Robin, amazing! I would love to touch base with you and have some great discussion around this tomorrow! I do much better in face to face these days. I am finding it hard to balance with so much needing to be done digitally! Thank you for your assistance and support. I think that regardless of the age, gathering information and seeing how…Read more

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:38:31 -0500

Thank you for letting me know Vivienne! I am actually traveling to Ecuador with Melody for Round Square so I will definitely have to pick her brain about what great things she is doing. Thank you!

In reply to - Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan The title of my post refers to many thoughts… 1. Is it just me or are you finding it a struggle to post, participate and keep on top of things? 2. Is it […]

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 01:11:14 -0500

Thank you!
I start this post off but offering thanks, appreciation and gratitude to all members of Cohort21 who have helped me to get this far, to friends who have listened to me rant and to the readers who are […]

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 01:49:42 -0500

Jan, thank you for your support. I feel the same way, especially with the current news that we’ve seen just this week. I know that my action plan will take a lot of work and that it will most likely take me quite a bit of time to accomplish but I am motivated by something far greater than just completing my Cohort21 work. It is driven by passion…Read more

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 01:45:28 -0500

Thank you so much Melissa! I love the support and energy from your comment! I am feeling focussed and ready to take it on!

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:35:25 -0500

Thank you so much. Danny and I were teaching partners last year! He is such a great friend both professionally and personally. I have and will continue to look into Danny’s as a resource and source throughout this journey. Thank you for the suggestion.

Vanessa Civan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:33:52 -0500

Thank you so much Derek! I really appreciate your support and your comments! I truly wonder how you all are so active all the time… in posting, in responding in everything! I have come to the conclusion that you must have super human powers. I hope that I will find mine soon 🙂

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:48:01 -0500

The title of my post refers to many thoughts…
1. Is it just me or are you finding it a struggle to post, participate and keep on top of things?
2. Is it just me or are you exhausted right now with all your […]

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:08:52 -0500

Kahoot was a word that I first heard in our first F2F session back in ohhhh October?! It is incredible how fast time truly passes by. From that day forward, I knew that Kahoot would be a teaching tool, assessment […]

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:11:34 -0500

Hey there Thinkers!
I cannot believe it has been so long since I last posted, or should I say since my first post! I had such high intentions of posting weekly, but life got in the way and you know what I learned […]

Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:26:19 -0400

Dear Cohort21 Alumni and “Newbies”,
Saturday’s first F2F session was well… an unforgettable experience layered with many emotions. From nerves, to excitement, to possibility to well complete and utter […]

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Sat, 17 Oct 2015 15:26:25 -0400