With September over the craziness is supposed to subside. Correct? Not so much around here. I am involved in an online project with George Couros (@gcouros) called School Administrator Virtual Mentorship Program (#SAVMP). When we signed up for this program, we agreed that we would reflect and blog about these reflections. I have notContinue reading “Slightly Overwhelmed”
Category Archives: Connections / Relationships
Fred Factor – Do you have it?
I very recently read Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn. This was recommended by educational leader, Justin Tarte in his must reads for those in the field of education. At the beginning of his book, Sanborn describes is postman, Fred and how Fred went above and beyond all expectations as a US Postal Carrier. Not onlyContinue reading “Fred Factor – Do you have it?”
Can’t Force Learning
I must be trying to get my head back into school-mode because everything that happens lately, no matter how small, makes me think about school, leadership, and learning. My last post here is one example. This morning, while relaxing in bed for a while too long, my 2-year-old wanted me to help him up onContinue reading “Can’t Force Learning”
Don’t Look Up
I do stairs regularly as part of my exercise regime. Today, I did a set of stairs that were particularly difficult. They were steep and seemed to go on forever. 176 stairs down and 176 stairs up. It was the UP that was hurting me today. I’d get about one third of the way upContinue reading “Don’t Look Up”
Why I Lead
Recently, George Couros started a School Administrator Virtual Mentorship Program (#SAVMP) which over 300 educational leaders will participate in for the 2013/2014 school year (and beyond). One of the first questions we were given the opportunity to reflect on is an important one: Why do you lead? First of all, for me, and most educators,Continue reading “Why I Lead”
School Makes Our Students…
Okay, I am a bit behind on things I want to blog about, but here it goes… Back in March (yah, March), there was a lot on the web about what happens when you type “School makes me” into a Google search. A lot of not so nice things come up in the search resultsContinue reading “School Makes Our Students…”
Vancouver Foodie Experience
OK, this is not going to be my “usual” kind of post, but I figure it’s summer-time, so why not! How can I not share such a wonderful experience! I had the wonderful opportunity to go on a food tour with The White Moustache Vancouver and, oh my, what an experience! Myself and 5 otherContinue reading “Vancouver Foodie Experience”
It’s Not Just Chance
I am, once again, amazed by the impact of being a connected educator! Being connected provides many opportunities one would not think possible. Being connected allows you to form meaningful relationships with others in a way that others might find difficult to understand. Being connected levels the playing field – there is not a greatContinue reading “It’s Not Just Chance”
Connecting With Home
This post is inspired by Chris Kennedy – Superintendent of West Vancouver School District, and more importantly, proud father of 4. In September, Chris wrote a post on his blog, Culture of Yes, entitled Some of My Parenting Wishes For This Year. As I read this post in September, I felt myself continually nodding myContinue reading “Connecting With Home”
Global Read Aloud
If you have not heard of the Global Read Aloud, well, you should look into it! This is a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers from around the world to come together to read, share, and discuss books! There are four different titles being explored with the Global Read Aloud this year: The Kindergarten studentsContinue reading “Global Read Aloud”
It's All About Learning 