National SAM Innovation Project Conference 2016

"Mindfulness" was the theme weaving it's way through the conference this year.  The idea of focusing whole heartedly on the task at hand.  The philosophy promotes the concept presence, to be in sync with the moment in order to enhance performance.  The meditative exercises, inter active workshops and valid discussions certainly created motivation and purpose for the work we do as educators striving to improve instruction and enhance student achievement.

Arizona was a perfect venue to "sharpen the saw."  Surrounded by mountians and desert the conference provided nourishment for the mind and body.