I know myself to be a writer. No matter the format or my intentions for what I’m writing, I …
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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 …
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 …
Inviting School Success — a Review
Inviting School Success Wm. W Purkey ISBN 13: 9780534028916 Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, …
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 …
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 …
Resources — from one teacher to another
Over 33 years of teaching, I've read a great deal, explored resources available on the internet, and …
Working Effectively with Special Needs Learners
Thoughts and Issues There are three things that it takes to work effectively with special needs …
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 Big Picture’ — a review
The Big Picture Education is Everyone’s Business Dennis Littky with Samantha Grabelle ASCD …