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Mandy Puyear

I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter, granddaughter, friend and assistant principal. I am excited to share my journey!

MY PASSIONS

RUNNING

Goal: My goal is to improve my pace or distance (without stopping).

I started running in January 2020. I would run three minutes and walk one minute (intervals) for as long as I could. As I ran, I would try to improve either my pace or my distance. I can remember running a mile without stopping for the first time and how proud I felt. That feeling of achieving this goal kept me inspired to keep setting new running goals. I have now ran as long as 5.5 miles without stopping and my time per mile has decreased from a 14 minute mile to 10.3. YAY! I can't wait to see how I continue to grow in this passion of mine.

AUTHENTICITY

READING

Reading for a purpose is the most authentic way I learn. If I feel inspired to learn about something, I seek a book and a pen to process and guide my thoughts. My absolute most favorite book and way to learn is through the words of someone I admire. In example, post it notes/annotations written in the margins of passed along books and conversations around characters/chapters/story lines.

Goal: My goal is to read one book per month.

I read this with a small group of educators in 2019 (Deep Learning Leads). After reading a chapter, we would have conversations around insights and applications within our school vision. Being surrounded by strong leaders with a growth mindset and a book that inspired us each to think critically about our pedagogy was a highlight for my teaching career. Our deep learning team, then, led a school-wide book study to inspire change in the learning experiences for our students.

This was recommended by a dear friend of mine, Randi Jury. Her insights written on post-it notes stuck on pages along with the powerful words written by Ms. Scott energized me in a time when I was searching for ways to make my time in conversations with leaders more valuable.

In order to learn more about the elementary classroom (specifically primary), I read this book recommended by one of my child's former teachers that changed his school life, Megan Miles. The practical and meaningful strategies Mr. Peterson discusses provided me with insight into the opportunities and impact play can have in a classroom.

Several friends recommended this book for the impact it had on their life. Although I didn't agree or connect with every word in this book, I did feel inspired by the concept of living a life true to myself versus others.

Brene Brown was a game changer for me. She spoke words so true to my heart. I have read several of her books, but this one is my favorite!

CARE

FOR OTHERS

The most important people I show CARE to are my family. My husband, Ty, of ten years. My son, Kaden, age eight. And, my son, Bowen, age 4. We love being outside (golfing/boating/traveling) and making memories!

Goal: Our family goal is to take two vacations each year together. (We also want to go back to Disney in 2021!)

We love Pigeon Forge!

DISNEY! Best Vacation Ever!

FOR SELF

I show CARE to myself by starting and ending my day in prayer, spending time with those I love and exercising.

Goal: My personal goal is to close all of my rings 6 days a week.

Closing my move, exercise and stand goals each day helps me be the best version of myself.

Hiking Tioga Falls

Green River = one of my happy places!

Priority #1 - alone time!

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