ReFresh, ReIgnite, and ReCharge: A graduation letter to educators as we cross the June finish line
Dear friends and colleagues It’s over…it’s finally over. You did it! The 2020 Spring to 2021 June School year has finally ended! Yes,...
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I am not Ryan Reynolds - A Love Letter to Frontline Workers
I am not Ryan Reynolds. I don’t even know him. I did attend the same elementary school as he did, and I do know 2 of his brothers but, I...
Am I doing enough? A Love Letter to Parents during a Pandemic
Am I doing enough? This is a question my wife and I often ask ourselves as we raise our 5 and 8 (she will tell you she’s almost 9) year...
Special Guest Blogger! - Jenica Pong: On COVID-19 as a Student (and taking action virtually)
This month - I have a special guest blogging for me: a grade 11, going to grade 12 student, on how the COVID-19 Pandemic affected her,...
One Meal at a Time
June 1st is coming and in British Columbia, that means the next phase of living with COVID-19. People are stressed. People are worried....
The Eyes of Gratefulness
My daughter Madeline is in Grade 3 and she was asked to make a gratitude jar for her class. My 4 year old son, Spencer made one as well. ...
The New "Normal"...coming soon to a Community Near You!
Hi everyone, So – it’s week 4 of the COVID – 19 Crisis in BC, and school has been in session here for 2 weeks. Educators in our Province...
Take Care of Yourself! Mental Health Supports during COVID-19 Crisis
Hi everyone, Other than for those who are true introverts – and are really relishing this current opportunity to stay home during the...
Art Therapy in School - By Emily Piper
I love art. The colours, textures, quiet, loud, chaotic, messy, surprising, joyful, heart-wrenching expression of it all. What I...
Looking Behind the Mask
My kids love dressing up. Spencer is really into the superheroes - I mean REALLY into superheroes. We actually have a small trunk of...
Part 3: Engagement....It's what you think it is
In 2003, I got engaged. It was a bright sunny day, and I had my plan. My friend Winnie would ask my then girlfriend to dinner to...
Part 2: Membership in Schools - Valuing Membership THEN Engagement
The overall feeling membership in a school appears to be key to students having increased academic success and feelings of self-efficacy....
Part 1: Following the Model of Corporate North America - REALLY! Valuing Membership THEN Engagement
In the next three weeks, I will be writing about the notions of membership and engagement. In my experience, our North American...
Everyone deserves an education.... don't they?
The title/ subject for this blog entry has been rattling around my head for about a week. Actually, not rattling – more a roulette ball...
Beware The Blog
I’ll keep it short, I promise. Actually I promise I’ll keep them ALL short. For the past two decades of my career in education – I have...