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- RT @PrincipalKafele: What distinguishes a great school from a dysfunctional school?Answer: The adults in the building! 1 day ago
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- RT @SteeleThoughts: Tomorrow… your kindness to a student could end up being the highlight of their day. Let that sink in for a moment. 4 days ago
- @DawneTomlinson My favourite as well! I rewatch it the beginning of each school year and sometimes in the middle too! 6 days ago
- @MegUnger @kmulford You are so inspiring, Meg! 6 days ago
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Tag Archives: children
Tyranny of the Urgent
To say things have been extremely busy at my work would be an understatement. A HUGE understatement. We have been pretty bombarded with crisis after crisis after crisis. However, have ALL these things been REALLY urgent? As urgent as they have … Continue reading
It Always Comes Back to Relationships
The teaching assignment in my vice-principal role has changed slightly from last year. This year I am part of the Learner Support Teacher Team. I work with students in Grade 1, 2, and 4. My first inkling was to get … Continue reading
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Learning, Reflection
Tagged children, first, learning, priorities, relationships, teacher
10 Comments
Mother’s Day Reflection
I have celebrated eight Mother’s Days (if you count the one when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 7-years-old). I am very fortunate to have 3 wonderful children: Trista (7), Pauli (4), and Carson (1). I am … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Reflection, Uncategorized
Tagged care, children, daughter, family, grateful, joy, love, mom, mother, mother's day, reflection, son
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My Top Ten in Ten Days – Celebrating my 100th Blog Post – 1/10
Like I have mentioned, being a mom is the most important thing I do. It always has to come first! I am fortunate to have 3 wonderful kids: Trista (7), Pauli (4), and Carson (1). They brighten my each and … Continue reading
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Family, Personalized Learning, Reflection
Tagged 100 blog posts, children, family, life, love, mom, mother, photos, reflection, videos
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It’s Not About Power and Control
Whether you are a mother, father, sister, brother, teacher, administrator, or anyone in management, it is important to understand that trying to exert power and control is usually not very effective. Too often I see and hear about people trying … Continue reading
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Reflection
Tagged children, control, family, influence, personal, positive, power, professional, relationships, students
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Office as Punishment Vs Understanding
As administrators, we are often responsible for disciplining children. When students misbehave, they are often sent to the office. There are many ways administrators can deal with children when they are sent to the office. The office can be seen … Continue reading
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Reflection
Tagged administrator, care, children, consequences, discipline, emotional, office, punishment, safe, students, understanding
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I’m Thankful
The Thanksgiving long weekend is here already. It’s amazing to me how fast this year has gone so far! I can’t let this weekend end though, without blogging about the 10 things for which I am most thankful (I’m sure … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Reflection
Tagged children, family, reflection, teachers, Thankful, Thanksgiving, work
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