Week #1/Thing #2--Lifelong Learning

My philosophy, both professionally and personally, has always been to be a lifelong learner who encourages and assists others on their lifelong learning journeys. Thus, the lifelong learning habit that most characterizes me is to teach/mentor others. My years as a classroom teacher and as a parent of two have given me endless opportunities to practice this habit. On the flip side, the habit that I find the most difficult is to view problems as challenges. Though I always try to look for the silver lining within problem situations, I have had to work hard at using problems as an opportunity for active reflection, improvement, and learning.