The Importance of the Three C’s

So, here we are the end of September already. I can not believe how quickly this month has gone.  It has been so busy though, so it’s not surprising it has gone so fast.  I have spent a great deal of my time working with the Three C’s – Collaboration, Consultation, and Communication.  Each oneContinue reading “The Importance of the Three C’s”

Making Sense of Children

Some of our staff went to a Professional Development workshop today entitled, “Making Sense of Children: How educators can help support students to realize their full potential“.  During this presentation, Colleen Drobot presented us with the material of Dr. Gordon Neufeld. This is the first of a series of presentations Colleen will make to aContinue reading “Making Sense of Children”

Preparing Students for the Future … Not the Past

In October, David Warlick will be speaking at a dinner series about Engaging Digital Learners that will be happening in our district this year.  So, when I came across this video tweeted by @Smacclintic I was interested and intrigued. In it, there are some powerful messages about the future of education. David Warlick ends the video talkingContinue reading “Preparing Students for the Future … Not the Past”

It’s All Coming Together

It has been almost 2 weeks since writing in my blog.  I went from writing in my blog about my learning every day to writing twice in the last month!  It’s not that I haven’t been learning, because I definitely have!  It’s all about time and balance.  I’ve been so busy with work (and myContinue reading “It’s All Coming Together”

Opportunities Abound

I have had my first week at my new school, filled with students, teachers, support staff, and parents.  It was a very busy week, full of drama and excitement.  I put in some very long hours this week and I don’t think I even sat down for more than 20 minutes the entire week.  IContinue reading “Opportunities Abound”