There is often much discussion around the separation of our professional and personal lives on social media. Some districts strongly encourage this separation while others encourage the blending of both. I have been a supporter of the latter as I… 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
Cyberbullying. Stalking. Pedophilia. Narcissism. Screen time. These are the headlines that grab the most attention around the topic of students using social media. These articles and reports strike fear into parents and schools to the point that has resulted in… Continue Reading
It is no secret that I have some strong opinions on using awards and rewards to “motivate” our students to be better behaved and achieve more in schools. Instead of using carrots and sticks to bribe and punish students, we… Continue Reading
Every year, as a principal, I hear the heart-breaking stories from parents and kids about not having friends, not being invited to play after school and never being invited to a birthday party. Although we are only a few students… Continue Reading
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
“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
I was recently asked by educator Larry Ferlazzo to share my views on awards ceremonies as part of his article on Ideas for The Last Two Weeks of School. Here are my thoughts: The final few weeks of school are… Continue Reading
This post stems from a personal experience and is NOT a criticism of parenting but merely a way to express my concern for the structural and societal pressures many North American parents face. Medications are a necessity for some children… Continue Reading