Daring to Lead Together

It's not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are. Roy E. Disney So proud that our staff is a curious staff. Yes, we talk pedagogic ideals, share lessons, and offer advice on supporting learners and connecting effectively with families when. But most often, we just listen. Ask a lot of questions. … Continue reading Daring to Lead Together →

Not Extinct: Beautiful Storytelling

Our family recently received a copy of Marilyn James and Taress Alexis' book, Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way. Wow. After being declared extinct by the Canadian government over 60 years ago, the Sinixt First Nation won a court battle to have their existence recognized in the spring of 2017. This beautifully illustrated and extremely … Continue reading Not Extinct: Beautiful Storytelling →

Integrity Makes “Interesting”

All self-deprecation aside, I'm proud of this acknowledgment (scroll to the bottom) in our local newspaper. You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness. Brene Brown Some peers thought that I was being vulnerable. Others suggested that I was just being truthful. Very simply, … Continue reading Integrity Makes “Interesting” →

Gratitude for…the ski hill? (it’s not what you think)

It has been a terrific early season of skiing at our local haunt, Whitewater Ski Resort (FYI: it's not really a resort since it doesn't have any onsite accommodations, but perhaps this is just a detail.). The snow has been steady with (by historical standards) somewhat balmy temperatures (courtesy of global warming) with there not … Continue reading Gratitude for…the ski hill? (it’s not what you think) →

Taking Stock: Joy In Review

Well, I'm officially four months into my new position. The experience, overwhelming. The learning curve, enormous. The self-induced level of pressure, palpable. The fear of so, what's next, ever-present. Among the singularly memorable moments of joy and compassion, and connection and care this fall, the classroom also experienced episodes of frustration, fear, anger, and futility. … Continue reading Taking Stock: Joy In Review →

Teaching for the Future: What Little Choice Do We Have?

At a recent workshop that focused on Inclusion, I was reminded of the latest World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report that was published in 2016. I share this post in order to call to our attention the continual shift; as a reminder of the real purpose of public education in our society today. Education is … Continue reading Teaching for the Future: What Little Choice Do We Have? →

Knowing Thy Learning Environment: Learners’ Perspectives

I think that I'm starting to get it. No, seriously. I am. I am starting to recognize the importance of knowing and understanding the place in which you learn (formally that is). Our amazing learning support teacher recently asked a group of Grade 6 aged students what makes Wildflower School a bit unique. This is … Continue reading Knowing Thy Learning Environment: Learners’ Perspectives →

Capturing What They Bring: Inclusive Education

In special education, there's too much emphasis placed on the deficit and not enough on the strength.Temple GrandinA Somewhat Subtle Shifthttps://youtu.be/PQgXBhPh5ZoShelley Moore is an inclusion-educational consultant in Vancouver, BC. With a YouTube channel and newly minted podcast (available from your favourite podcast provider), Moore has hit the road and worked in several public and private jurisdictions. … Continue reading Capturing What They Bring: Inclusive Education →

Know Thy Employee: The Millennial Educator

While nearly two years old, this interview featuring Simon Sinek is one of my all-time favourites. One question and Sinek is out of the gate! He sheds much enlightenment on millennials (age demographic born between 1984-2002) and their purpose-seeking motivation. Sinek also argues that many companies today are not equipped to support them and a … Continue reading Know Thy Employee: The Millennial Educator →