Week 5

In taking the time to reflect on this EDLD-5301 Research course, I realize just how much material we covered in five short weeks. We not only had readings to complete, but also had lectures that correlated with our material. The discussion board was very helpful as it usually tends to be. As for blogging, this was something I had never worked with and it is definitely something I will use in the future.

EDLD - 5301 Week 4

In meeting with my administrator, we discussed my action research plan over developing and implementing an employee wellness program on our elementary campus. Mrs. Lanier was excited to hear of my plans and says it is definitely something our employees could benefit from. We both admitted it is something that we feel would motivate us personally to take better care of our own personal selves. She mentioned that it would be beneficial to locate other wellness programs in the state to see what they did and how they went about maintaining such a program. We discussed how this program will be made available to each employee on campus, including any custodial crew members, cafeteria staff or office staff members. We think it will bring an even larger sense of unity to our campus and will help everyone to feel as if they are a valuable part of our campus. Making this a school wide effort will help bring everyone together as one. Mrs. Lanier also mentioned that since I am a physical education teacher on our campus, that there will be no barriers when it comes to borrowing and using equipment we have available on campus. My connections to the high school through coaching tennis may also open doors so that we can use equipment in the weight room at the high school. One downfall to this program is that I am going to develop and implement the program to take place in the afternoon hours, but at that time of the day I will be away at the high school coaching. This means I will have to be very organized and have things well planned for teachers so that they can follow along at their own pace. We did not have a lot of time to chat, so we will meet again as the action research project progresses. I am fortunate to have an amazing and supportive administrator on my campus.

5301 - Week 3 Action Research Planning

Week 3

I apologize for the late post for Week 3. I lost one of my precious Cocker Spaniels suddenly this week and it has really been tough! I was blessed to have my special Dudley for 5 1/2 years, but miss him dearly! I am taking this chance to post a little picture in his honor! There were times when I just wanted to quit this week...I know he would want me to finish this program, so I am going to post his picture to remind me of that!

Have a super week! We are almost through another class!

Sammi