Stepping back from the day-to-day to see school life and leadership more clearly.
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School is Not a Place..
These are a few thoughts on our first weeks back after a summer away… After a turbulent year of online learning and COVID-testing, the summer break was needed more than ever. A summer of rest,…
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The Show Must Go On!
During these times, laughter, kindness and caring have become the focal point for our community. Ensuring that we acknowledge that someone may be carrying a heavy burden or find a particular situation more challenging than…
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School Life: 1200 Smiles
One thing is hard to ignore. The smiles (even from behind a mask). 1200 smiles. Despite the challenges and uncertainty, the kids are having fun, and I am coming to know more and more students.…
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School Life: Put the Policy in The Drawer, Set Expectations & Develop Relationships
We have all faced our own personal and professional challenges over the last two years. Whether it be maintaining a healthy routine, managing the nuances of online learning or coping with living and teaching in…
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To Rediscover Your Purpose: Chop Wood, Carry Water
Teaching is all about making connections. Connections with, and between students, between classroom learning and real-life, and between our passions and our experiences. For educators, Distance Learning seems to attack our very purpose- to develop…
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School Life: “These Kids..”
Every week, I am fortunate to enter dozens of classrooms and witness our teachers’ creativity and working genius. Teachers tap into their passions and strengths, designing engaging and curiosity-provoking lessons for our students. You can…
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School Life: Bright Spots and Blindspots
As our teachers embark on their second year of the pandemic experience, it is hard for them not to get despondent. International travel is still limited, and those choosing to leave will face an arduous…
