After we pontificated about education for hours over 4pm decaf coffees, one of my long-time colleagues stood at the door and opined about the following:EgoJudgmentControl“Ego, judgment, control,” she cautioned, ”Those
Selfhood
Today, one of the top priorities for principals and educational leaders may be to care for teachers. They are doing the sacred work of nourishing our children. Whether, online, in-class,
When I was 5 I wanted to be "saved," when I was 10 I wanted to be a "teacher," when I was 15 I wanted to be a "wife and
Our human hearts hold an array of emotions and feelings mixed together throughout our daily walk, a palette of swirls and blending colours in one continuous experience. What helps our
Education is rolling 'personalized learning' around like a marble in a mouse trap game. What is it? Where is it going? How are we making sense of it as scholar-practitioners?
Parents, we need to equip and empower our children with constructive conversation and positive messages about our bodies, sexuality, and how every human grows through different ages and stages. I can't
It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop. ConfuciusAhhhhh, the meditation of washing and polishing stemware. The process of drying and holding the
In 1995 Daniel Goleman launched his book Emotional Intelligence which soon permeated our thinking in education, business, and culture. His premise: our emotional quotient is more important than our intelligence for
The Trajectory of Education – From Standardized to Personalized
Schools today are moving towards a personalized learning experience for every child. The move is away from standardization and it is empowered by technology. Our trajectory includes authentic learning shaped
As we care for and educate children, how can we cope with the weightiness and complexity of our sacred work and move from busyness to mindfulness? Have you ever felt