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Let’s Rethink “Kindergarten Readiness”

Considering it is kindergarten registration at our school next week, I wanted to share my personal thoughts. I have never taught kindergarten nor have I ever run a preschool program.  I have been an elementary educator for 8 years and… Continue Reading

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Looking Forward With Excitement; Looking Back With Pride

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

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What Message Are We Sending In Our First Contact With Parents?

As we start a new school year, one of the key aspects to consider is our relationships with the parents and families of our students. In the past year, not only have I had reflective conversations with parents and educators… Continue Reading

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The Power of Outdoor Play: We Built a Hill

“We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for this Earth, and to tell our stories.These are the moments when the world is made whole.” Richard Louv In the past year, we built a… Continue Reading

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Share Who You Are, Let People In

Sharing who we are and letting people in are so important to building trusting relationships with students, staff, family, and the community. Yesterday, I was in my office gathering some things together after the bell had gone, when a kindergarten… Continue Reading

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Using Tech to Meet Parents Where They Are

At Kent we provide many opportunities for parents and families to stay informed and involved in their child’s education.  Nothing is better than face to face communication but many times this is not possible so I believe it is important… Continue Reading

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You’re Invited! Edcamp Fraser Valley – Dec 3

Last April I attended the best professional learning day of my career: Edcamp Vancouver (for more on my experience as an “edcamper”, please click here).  Following this experience, I knew we had to bring an “unconference” like this to the… Continue Reading