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Turn your networking into powerful professional learning

By Stephanie Hirsh
Categories: Collaboration, Continuous improvement
August 2016
I love connecting people who care about the same thing or can help each other with a particular task or goal. So, as you can imagine, I love networking. However, you may be surprised to learn that I am an introvert. I tried to overcome this for years until I discovered that this is where I get my energy for networking. I enjoy meaningful networking, not superficial cocktail talk. While we all have many opportunities to connect to others, there is a hierarchy of connections that can turn networking into powerful professional learning. When it comes to learning, I want our networking decisions to be intentional. First and foremost, let’s maintain our commitment to the colleagues with whom we work every day. In some schools, this

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Stephanie Hirsh retired in June 2019 after 31 years with Learning Forward, an international association of more than 13,000 educators committed to increasing student achievement through effective professional learning. Hirsh led the organization as its executive director for the last 13 years where she presented, published, and consulted on Learning Forward’s behalf across North America.


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