Ending the ‘Too Busy’ Epidemic
In British Columbia, our educational pace accelerated and intensified to new levels in 2019. »
Dignity in Choice
This short reflection was written through the lens of experiencing MAID (medical assistance in dying) with a dear friend. With tremendous sensitivity I write with caution as all human life is precious to be honoured and protected. Power and control. Two unspoken, honest ambitions of all humans, yet we still »
Bring it!
My mom is insane about her competitive bridge. When she shares her scores with me it is like trying to converse with someone speaking a foreign language. While I try my best to follow her excited descriptors of the gold and red points, I clearly, I lack the cognitive capacity, »
The Pitch
Change is pervasive right now. It surrounds our professional and personal lives as we all surface from the first wave of the pandemic in B.C. and as we actively prepare for what lies ahead. If there ever was a time for stepping outside of your comfort zone it is »
Change without being different?
Change fascinates me. At the systems level I have seen change bring waves of innovation, ideation and introspection, moving school organizations forward in new, exciting directions. At a human level, I have seen change bring fear, uncertainty and difference, all hinging on personal perspective. I have always equated change with »
Into the Weeds
The past ten weeks in some ways feel like a complete blur. This post is surprisingly difficult and surprisingly emotional to write. So, bear with me as I walk into my weeds. »
Poking the Bear
The landscape of IEP development doesn’t have to be wild and unwieldy. Get provoked by checking out my top 10 IEP musings. »
Little Fireworks
Equity scanning is an important first step into delving into the landscape of inclusion and exclusion. »
Not us, Not now, Not here...
The landscape of special education is about struggle and the awareness of ourselves, our responses and our choices as educational leaders is crucial. »