Summertime Snowflakes

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It's sweltering outside! We're in the "dog days" of summer with temperatures in the high 90's every day. There is no reprieve from the hot, dry climate of Utah. Unless...you walk into our school!

It's SNOWING! 

In fact, it's snowing so much that there's almost enough snow for a snowball!

WAIT....Are you wondering what the heck I'm talking about?

Dave Burgess @burgessdave (author of Teach Like A Pirate) blogged HERE about how ski resorts make their own snow instead of complaining about the weather. Similarly, in our school systems, there are people who complain about the lack of progress, poor PD, and a myriad of other things. Dave encourages everyone to make their own snow and gives multiple examples of educators "making their own snow" and impacting positive change. In another post HERE he compares changing the culture of your school or district to making a snowball and rolling it down a hill. You make a snowball by packing a small amount of snow into a tight ball first and then add more snow a little at a time. A snowball will pick up more snow and momentum as it is rolling down the hill. Culture change often happens because of someone/or a small group of people initiating a small change. 

It's snowing at school because 1) the principal supported the beginning step of building a professional library 2) a small group of teachers read and discussed a book together 3) the school has a culture of learning.

There are summertime snowflakes falling everywhere! One only needs to be on Twitter (or other SM platforms) to see what great educators are doing all over the world. It's inspiring! Never underestimate the power of one or what a small group can do.

Although I recently accepted a position at another school, I'm excited that it has started to snow at my former school! I can't wait to see some snow at my new school. I'm looking forward to the day when we'll need a snowplow!

 Anyone can lead up and lead out! How will you make it snow in your school or district?