In this article, the author discusses what she was able to learn from an exercise in self-reflection regarding her teaching. She also discusses the advantages of reflection for administrators: First, a reflective practice is data-driven, making it a more valid way to evaluate administrators' knowledge and skills. Second, a reflective practice leads to an individual, specific, well-defined professional development plan. Third, a reflective practice influences the improvement of student achievement through the identification of truly authentic areas of strengths. Finally, a reflective practice leads to innovative practices through the continuous process of setting and attaining goals. Students, parents, colleagues and community members as well as the school district as a whole will all benefit from a practice that is constantly revitalized through self-reflection and refinement.