If you knew that your life was merely a phase or short, short segment of your entire existence, how would you live? Knowing nothing 'real' was at risk, what would you do? You'd live a gigantic, bold, fun, dazzling life. You know you would. That's what the ghosts want us to do - all the … Continue reading Check. And Check.
Tag: Learning
Let’s Go; It’s (About) Time!
Sometimes, in an effort to defend our thinking or justify our actions, we lose the opportunity to grow in our understanding. Rather than rush to argue a point or dismiss an idea, sit with the discomfort awhile--embrace it. Jo Chrona I just finished my first read-through of longtime BC Indigenous educator and consultant, Jo Chrona's, … Continue reading Let’s Go; It’s (About) Time!
Freedom of Knowing: That’s Me!
He who has wealth, has hope; and he who has hope has everything. Thomas Carlyle HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT A very curious thing happened last week: I was reminded that I continued to learn from my children. Oh, and there was one, more important event: our middle child was diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome. For the … Continue reading Freedom of Knowing: That’s Me!
Opportunity in Sadness
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides. Lao Tzu Over the past several days my energy has pin-balled between sadness, shock, and disbelief. The drug overdose crisis and its poisonous and toxic drug supply in British Columbia, and in our community, has reached (finally?) our family. A community has … Continue reading Opportunity in Sadness
What I Learned About ‘Online Learning’ in British Columbia
The most effective, successful professionals are constantly learning, they take the time to apply what they have learned, and they continually work to improve themselves. Joel Gardner, digital learning technologist As I continue my transition from the classroom of the brick and mortar school towards the burgeoning dominion of online or virtual learning , I … Continue reading What I Learned About ‘Online Learning’ in British Columbia
Beauty (& Humility) of Mentorship
Colleagues are a wonderful thing - but mentors, that's where the real work gets done. Junot Diaz I recently became involved in our local teacher association's mentorship program. What an empowering and humbling experience! After nearly twenty-six years in education, it was time. Time to offer my colleagues something that I acknowledged was missing during … Continue reading Beauty (& Humility) of Mentorship
My Act II: One Year Anniversary
Our mistakes don't limit us, our fears do. Maya Vargas Well, it has been exactly one year since I made the wise decision to take a leave of absence in order to properly address what had become very burdensome: mental ill-health. The time and space were essential for healing, resetting, and fortifying my emotional agility … Continue reading My Act II: One Year Anniversary
Fostering My Knowingness
Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. Florence Scovel Shinn It's rarely wrong. It usually speaks to my integrity. It knows right from wrong. Its voice can be a loud banging or a subtle nuance. And its often ignored at the peril of the individual. Intuition. I think … Continue reading Fostering My Knowingness
A Eulogy (of sorts)
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.Dr. Seuss During a recent coaching session, it became clear to me that even though I said 'goodbye' to my old teaching position (choosing not to return after my personal leave), there was still a lingering feeling in my body. And then it landed. While I had … Continue reading A Eulogy (of sorts)
A Shift: A Personal Mission Statement That I Didn’t Think I Had
Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up.James Belasco & Ralph Stayer I am here. Here I am. Here is a point in my professional life when, where, and how I decide to move it forward. A transitional, … Continue reading A Shift: A Personal Mission Statement That I Didn’t Think I Had
GETTING CURIOUS 