Anna Scovell - Reflective and ResponsiveA True Friend and Support for Dare to Affirm!
It was early on a sunny morning at the beach. Anna and I were sitting and watching the ocean and the beach- waves, tides,movement and stillness. It was peaceful - no words necessary - a time to reflect on who we are and what each of us offers to those around us.
Anna is the Supervisor for the Sussex County Parents as Teachers program. In her position, she works with a variety of unique individuals - her Educators. They in turn serve children and families. She meets individually with each of her Educators for reflective supervision time discussing their time with families, how they have shared and how everyone has grown from the experience. She was sharing a reflective supervision experience from the previous day with me, and as a thought crossed her mind, she picked up her cell phone to call the Educator to "check in".
The call was gracious, warm and affirming. They talked about the previous day's supervision which was a bit out of the ordinary, and Anna thanked her Educator for being flexible within the experience. It was a short conversation, but one that would be remembered and that valued the person at the other end of the line.
Anna does this all of the time with her staff, colleagues, friends and family.
She is a leader, a student, and a mentor and realizes that each of her roles has an element of reciprocal motivation. She dances through her days, always pausing to reflect on what happened and what could be polished for the next time. She shows her sincerity and her passion for people as she communicates in words and actions - or silence.
Those of us who dance in and out of relationships with Anna Scovell are honored.
Anna is the Supervisor for the Sussex County Parents as Teachers program. In her position, she works with a variety of unique individuals - her Educators. They in turn serve children and families. She meets individually with each of her Educators for reflective supervision time discussing their time with families, how they have shared and how everyone has grown from the experience. She was sharing a reflective supervision experience from the previous day with me, and as a thought crossed her mind, she picked up her cell phone to call the Educator to "check in".
The call was gracious, warm and affirming. They talked about the previous day's supervision which was a bit out of the ordinary, and Anna thanked her Educator for being flexible within the experience. It was a short conversation, but one that would be remembered and that valued the person at the other end of the line.
Anna does this all of the time with her staff, colleagues, friends and family.
She is a leader, a student, and a mentor and realizes that each of her roles has an element of reciprocal motivation. She dances through her days, always pausing to reflect on what happened and what could be polished for the next time. She shows her sincerity and her passion for people as she communicates in words and actions - or silence.
Those of us who dance in and out of relationships with Anna Scovell are honored.
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