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A friend of mine owns a marketing agency, and I’m always in awe of her team and the creative approach they take to different campaigns. Even their office decor could be a case study in creativity. A few years ago, they had a mural painted – a big yellow Texas with a cowgirl and the words “Walk it like you talk it.” All nods to our east Texas pride. The mural became so popular that they had it made into a sticker, so I grabbed one (or perhaps I grabbed two. Don’t tell Traci). 

I put one of my stickers on a little flower pot, and it’s become my favorite. It’s really adorable, yes, but mostly I love the gentle reminder that I need to be sure that I walk the talk, or as my grandmother would say, practice what I preach. 

Education leaders and instructors are great at helping students understand the importance of sharpening their skills and learning new things. However, I want to challenge you to take an inventory of your own professional development. Are you walking the talk? Are you sharpening your own skills and learning new things to use in your learning centers? We often encourage our students to be “lifelong learners,” but are you modeling that for them?