Note: this story of inclusion is shared with the encouragement and permission of Logan’s mother. Logan has been at James Hill Elementary since kindergarten. During this time, it has been easy to pick out all of his challenges – his… Continue Reading
Following a thought-provoking session on inclusion with colleague Diana Wilk at our district pro-d day (as a follow-up to a memorable day spent with Paula Kluth in the fall), I tried to share a story with her but emotionally struggled… Continue Reading
Today was (is) an important day in the steps toward reconciliation in Canada. Today, many people wore orange shirts “in honour of residential school survivors and in memory of those who did not”. This is a huge start in creating… Continue Reading
There has been much focus on shifting our assessment practices in education and, particularly in BC, moving toward more Assessment For Learning (or formative assessment) in schools. This is such an important conversation and needed change but at some point… Continue Reading
I sometimes struggle with the volume of posts that give lists of “5 ways…” or “10 reasons…” but I have recently been asked a few times how schools could get started using a strength-based model with students. This list is… Continue Reading
How many of our students have strengths that either go unnoticed or unacknowledged in school? When we discuss students, do we focus on their strengths and all they CAN do or their deficits and all they CANNOT do? What are… Continue Reading
As an educator and a parent of three year-olds, I often get asked the question, “where are you going to send your kids to school?”. This still tends to catch me by surprise and my response is always… “the one… Continue Reading
As an education system and society, we have made huge strides in the inclusion of students with visible disabilities in our classrooms, groups, sports, and friendships. I wonder, though, if we have made as much progress in including ALL students…… Continue Reading
Pardon the delay of this post. It was originally written a week ago but the flu hit our family and it never got posted. As I begin the next exciting journey of my career with the honour of being the… Continue Reading
Ok, I admit it. I hate losing. I hate losing even more when I know i don’t have a chance to win. I have played hockey since I was in preschool and I continue to play to this day and… Continue Reading