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F. E. A. R.
Recently I saw a Facebook post where a sign outside a church read: F.E.A.R. with two …
Supporting Exceptional Learners — An Individual Education Plan
When I started teaching, learning about an Individual Education Plan [IEP] …
New and Improved
Over four years ago, I chose to start blog titled Authentic Vibrations with the tag line – …
Forget What You Know — my response to Jacob Barnett’s TED Talk
Stop learning and start thinking. I love listening to CBC Radio. Last week, as I was driving who …
The OSSLT — Making Liars of Us All
Is it any wonder that they are confused and distressed? As a teacher, no matter which discipline I …
Creating a Professional Resume — thoughts to consider
At the end of their teacher training, each educator new to the profession is faced with applying for …
A Retired Teacher’s Credo – Advice to Those Coming into the Profession
I now celebrate all of my life ... I am and will always be an educator. For over 33 years, I …
10 Ways Schools are Making Children Stupid and Depressed — My Thoughts
Recently, I read 10 Ways Schools are Making Children Stupid and Depressed which was shared by a …
Inviting School Success — a Review
Inviting School Success Wm. W Purkey ISBN 13: 9780534028916 Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, …
On Choosing to Become a Teacher — my thoughts on getting hired
As I read Sachin Maharaj’s op ed piece: “We are wasting our young teaching talent”, I reflected on …
Alternative Assessment — Another Way
Recently, I posted my thoughts regarding ‘The Exam Question’, an article which was published in the …