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I find it intriguing that blogging has such a cathartic effect for me. There are many times that writing serves as an opportunity for me to organize thoughts, express frustrations,…
I had the opportunity to hear Mr. Howard give the most amazing pep talk to one of our Lions last week. This child was hurt and upset by a classmate…
One of the most nerve wracking things that I had to do this year was the opening day talk to a truly progressive and amazing school division; my own. I…
I am always looking for entry points for our school community to engage in a meaningful discussion of our vision for students. Will Richardson’s TEDx Talk from Melbourne, Australia (below)…
I am by nature, a bit driven. I tend to move fast, talk fast and relaxing has never been a forte. When I begin a staff meeting, record podcasts, or…
So this week I want to talk about attitude and perspective….and in particular, the attitude and perspective that we all bring to work everyday, which greatly impacts the climate and…
In 1976, I can remember going to the movie theatre with my mom to see Freaky Friday. It starred Jody Foster. Jody’s character, Annabel, and her mother are struggling to understand…
Read More Freaky Friday – just an idea for a student-teacher switch
I was excited to see the headline on a Forbes magazine piece in August titled – Why Public School Leaders Must Embrace Social Media Now. As I read the article,…
This killed me today… My 8 year old girl when asked what a Principal does, “It’s that person that talks to you when you’ve done something bad.” Dubai Job Secrets…
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Nico Kaiser I have taken a big interest in visuals and photography as I have found some amazing photo sites on…
Read More What Schools Can Learn From the World of Photography
Given the influx of tools to communicate with, it’s almost like communication is harder at a time when it should be easier. When you think of connected principals or educators…
As we are getting ramped up for the start of another school year in British Columbia, I have now shelved my John Grisham novels and Sports Illustrated magazines until next…
A short while ago I posted Learning as Leaders, a personal reflection of my experiences with our state’s PA Inspired Leaders (PIL) initiative. Our state enlisted the services of National Institute for School Leadership, NISL,…
Read More Professional development for educational leaders- your input requested!
“We are all born curious, creative, and imaginative. And the best schools—from pre-K to graduate school—continue to develop these capabilities in students. They do so not by delivering more-of-the-same education,…
I was led to this interesting blog post that was asking for some thoughts based on a letter that was sent by a parent discussing “technology and ch levitra ildhood”.…