I’ve been a member of several community and professional committees in my time. I’ve lost count of …
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Being Curious
Curiosity killed the cat. The lesson of this old adage is that curiosity is something to be …
On Being New to Teaching
This is the time of year when schools and boards complete the staffing process – the prediction of …
Paint by Numbers
When I was a kid, my parents shipped me and my sisters to a lodge for the entire summer. Kind of …
A Wonderful Resource for teachers and parents
Recently, I received a email from D. Budac regarding my posts on Authentic Vibrations. She has sent …
The Gift of Chaos
“What are the circumstances/events/people in my life that make it possible for me to betray mySelf? …
Living in the Blue Nowhere: the perils of information technology
I remember when I was young watching one of my sisters and her best friend play with dolls at our …
The Importance of the Arts
As budgets get tighter and school boards have to decide where to spend their money, one of the first …
Everyone can sing.
I cannot imagine my life without music in it. My father loved orchestral music and my mother was an …
The Poetry of My Life
I used to tell my English students that writing poetry gave the poet the opportunity to 'hide in …
What I Learned About Teaching From My Teachers
I was an educator in the Ontario Public School System for over 33 years. Over the course of my …
I have always believed that people should have opportunities to realize their full power. Are you ready to explore your journey?