Category Archives: Educational Leadership

What my son taught me about Self-Regulation

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

Yesterday, I was schooled by my five-year old son. Coming down the stairs early morning yesterday, my son was already in an assertive mood. Always the self-advocate, he expressed how he didn’t want to attend a new sports program I … Continue reading →

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Multi-literacy and Student Empowerment

Posted on November 29, 2018 by

As a current Masters of Education student at Queen’s University with a focus on media literacy, my goal is engage in deep learning that will not only let me reflect on practice but also impact and evolve my pedagogy. As … Continue reading →

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Innovation with a Pause: Reflecting on Learning Matters

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

As part of my Masters of Education program Innovation in Teaching and Learning the most recent task was to develop a Philosophy of Practice. Whereas a Philosophy of Education may be deemed more theoretical and idea driven, the notion of … Continue reading →

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Innovation: The Reality of Tech-Enriched Learning

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

Exploring Innovation: As I continue to be entrenched in my current Masters of Education course (Innovation in Teaching and Learning), the dialogue about how creativity, innovation, teaching and learning can be defined has been on-going. From developing or rather revisiting … Continue reading →

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Cultural Responsive Pedagogy: Reflecting on Purpose

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

As a write this blog as part of  my own going reflection and my Masters of Education course Innovation in Teaching & Learning , I can confidently assert that I value the enrichment of professional learning. Throughout the course my teaching career, … Continue reading →

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Happy 1st Day of School!

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

It’s the start of another school year and I can’t believe that it’s been 13 years since I walked into my first classroom as a permanent teacher. The pre-day butterflies I had then have persisted each and every year and … Continue reading →

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How worried should you be about the Ontario Sex-Ed Repeal? Very!

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

So, how dangerous is the recent repel of the Ontario sex Ed curriculum? Very. I don’t write this reflection through the lens of a physical education specialization or experience – far from it. However, I reflect if my own children … Continue reading →

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