Today I got the news that one of my sisters ... the one I wrote about in Realizations from My …
authenticity
My ‘C’ Words
I’ve always felt that it was my job to be their champion. I love BSI sessions with Sheila Winter …
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 Difference between Judgement and Opinion
We may have to take a hard look at ourselves ... and that can be scary. Lately, as I have been …
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 …
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 …
Realizations from My Birthday
On the morning of my 67th birthday, I realized that it was 50 years ago that I’d started Grade 13. …
We’re All in Sales
A few years ago, one of my sisters said that we were all in sales. At the time, I was still teaching …
If Tomorrow Never Comes
I’ve known my best friend for almost all of my life. She knows me better than my sisters do. My …
Inviting School Success — a Review
Inviting School Success Wm. W Purkey ISBN 13: 9780534028916 Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, …
This Above All
Did you have to study Shakespeare in your high school English classes? I remember asking my English …
Memories of Students Past
Like all teachers, I have memories of so many things that happened over the course of my career: …