Hi! I’m Dr. Andrea Gilbert, a cowgirl, educator, and student.
Growing up in western South Dakota, I formed my code with a cowgirl perspective. As I’ve been down the trails in my life, these values have held firm:
- Work ethic is the most important gift we can give ourselves.
- Life is better when there is room to breathe.
- It’s easier to corral the cows when we all work together.
I’ve been in education for over 30 years – as a learner, teacher, and leader. Every day, I am inspired. This blog reflects my passion for learning, random thoughts, and hopes. I am passionately obsessed with corralling insights and sharing them with others. I hope you can use these insights to inspire your work.
While working on my Ph.D., I wrote the following manifesto…and I still believe it.
I Believe
What education is…
Education is a life-long experience we foster in each individual within our sphere of influence.
What school is…
A school is more than a building. A school is a collaboration of learners.
The subject matter of education…
Education should prepare the learner to be a knowledge-gather, a problem-solver, a creative thinker, and a collaborator.
The nature of the method…
We cultivate learners when we actively engage them in the learning.
The school and social progress…
Society is morally obligated to allocate resources and energies to prepare students and give them hope for a successful future.
