The first week of school is done. In our house that includes 5 publicly funded schools. Two teachers, one high school student, one middle school student, one junior student and one primary student. Needless to say, our house is always full of first week jitters. This year was particularly full of new challenges and adventures. We […]
Understanding the “Magic” in Inquiry
So for a wide variety of personal and professional reasons I have been absent from my blog. The great gift of this absence was how much I missed it. And that I discovered that what I really missed was the act of writing itself – the thinking, articulating, editing and rethinking of my own ideas, experiences […]
Do we really value parents and families? And what magic can happen when we do?
As a mother, an educator and as someone weeks away for turning 40 I am happy to say that I am an optimist. I genuinely go into each situation, relationship and opportunity believing that everyone wants to do what is best for those involved. Over the years this optimism has both been praised and mocked. […]
Picking up the “magical slack”
So… I have hesitated to write a new post. I have been struggling, worried, and in truth, overwhelmingly busy. The past two weeks have not felt magical. Our family has been going through some challenges. None of the stories are mine to tell and none of the outcomes are without optimism and hope. There is […]
Is there magic in self doubt?
While completing my specialist in librarianship this winter and embracing new opportunities to share my passion for equity education, student self advocacy and mental health awareness, I find myself both rejuvenated and completely, utterly, and absolutely full of self doubt. With my own learning around growth mindset and my long held belief in the importance […]
The Magic and Mystery of Perseverance
My first post described a brief, fleeting instant wherein I could glimpse the confidence and pride of a young learner in a single moment. However, over the past 2 and half years I have experienced the privilege and pain of observing a very different kind of magic. This is the magic and mystery of perseverance […]
Bravery & Magic
Writing and publishing this is one of many brave moments for me this year in my professional journey. I am facing challenges and opportunities each day this year in my job as an educator that I never expected or imagined. As a support teacher for many years with students with special education needs and English […]