Don't let September steal August. Every year educational leaders come back from the summer refreshed, refocused and jazzed to go. But too soon, the summer refresh slips away as we quickly we drift back into the busyness, urgency, habits. Why do we let this happen? I am going »
After having the privilege of spending a few days with Yong Zhao at our summer BCSSA gathering, I am writing this spin to consolidate my thoughts and consider a few potential next steps as I move into the new school year. I have always used writing as a tool to »
This summer has been an awesome collection of train, plane, and automobile adventures. I've travelled a lot and logged plenty of miles in the air, on the rails, and behind the wheel. Spending that much time in transit left me with some solid space for reflection. One thing »
I am going to start this spin by sharing my reluctance to write it, but there is something deep that is pushing me to do so. Over the past two days, I have composed this spin several times in my mind, failing, however, to put pen to paper. I could »
Ego is a term fraught with negative misinterpretations. Being called egotistical or told that your ego is too big are messages that no leaders want to hear. But there is an important place for leadership ego and this latest spin spark is going to unpack why. Recently I revisited Ram »
System disruption is a fascinating consideration when, in public education, we are so often tasked with remaining stable and steady. I want to balance this notion with the reality that, while fiscal pressures are beyond tight, there is still much we can and do to address the needs of students, »
How do we carry inspiration into action in a landscape where finances are tight and educational priorities shift along a sliding scale of urgency? This spin is intended to keep early learning at the centre of the educational agenda, to ground our thinking in where learning begins and to consider »
As another school year comes to a close, the longer days bring time for gratitude, for the many people who have gifted this past year with positivity, kindness, intelligence and compassion. The work in schools moves at a relentless pace; it is intense and exhausting, uplifting and inspiring all at »
Sometimes we think leadership is about having the answers—or finding them. And sometimes it is. People look to leaders for direction and assurance. For support and focus. For feedback and structure. Some leaders draw on years of formal training and education when making decisions and shaping strategy. Others rely »
Movement matters in schools and we have the proof. The past decade has been marked by powerful learning alongside a deep commitment to physical literacy in our classrooms. In the vast landscape of education, priorities constantly shift. Mandates come and go. People come and go. Initiatives come and go. Yet »
Sometimes ideas strike like lightning - fast, hot and impactful. There is an energy and excitement that surges to take a concept toward practice. In educational leadership, there is often heated tension between the ideas that come and the actions that follow. Moving too swiftly on an innovative idea can lead »
