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The Exam Question — My Thoughts
An article titled ‘The Exam Question’ was published in the Ottawa Citizen on January 9, 2016. It was …
Being Put Out to Pasture.
I retired from teaching at 59 after 33 years as a classroom teacher. So, in keeping with one …
Demystifying Poetry
I am a writer. For the most part, I write prose about issues and ideas which engage me in some way. …
Levels of Meaning — The Power of Language
We live at the level of our language. Whatever we can articulate we can imagine or understand or …
An Act of Rebellion: Educating in a Quantum Age
What is the potential for educators? Is a new paradigm for the teaching profession possible? I …
About Art and Creativity
Do you know yourself to be artistic and creative? I know that I am very creative with words. They …
Take Us to Your Leader: Leadership Styles
One section of the first module of Respect in Sport, deals with the four leadership styles. As I …
Who Do You Teach?
Have you ever wondered about the students you teach? Ever thought about who they are, what drives …
Reflection – an instrument to support an educator’s professional renewal and transformation
When I remember my experiences as a classroom teacher, I know that while I was teaching music and …
Tuesdays With Morrie: A Review
Tuesdays With Morrie By Mitch Albom Anchor Books ISBN: 0-307-27563-9 I do believe that things come …
An Educator’s Advice to Parents
I was an educator for 33 years in the public school system in Ontario. As I think back to my …