I was an educator in the Ontario public school system for over 33 years. I have experience of …
educational change
The Challenges of Being an Educator Now
It’s the beginning of a new school year and I’m remembering. I’m remembering all of the …
Education and Success
We’ve bought into the idea that education is about training and “success”, …
Supporting Exceptional Learners — An Individual Education Plan
When I started teaching, learning about an Individual Education Plan [IEP] …
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 …
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, …
Thoughts on Being Compliant and Complacent
Recently, when I thought about being expected to be complacent, I started laughing which turned …
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 …
A Different Choice for Student Assessment
As I prepared to write this companion piece to my thoughts on ‘The Exam Question’ – one on …
The Exam Question — My Thoughts
An article titled ‘The Exam Question’ was published in the Ottawa Citizen on January 9, 2016. It was …
I have always believed that people should have opportunities to realize their full power. Are you ready to explore your journey?