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 »
The conversation about AI in education is everywhere, drawing increased media attention and sparking broader community debate as society continues to try to figure out exactly where it belongs. I started writing this spin a few weeks ago while reflecting on a spring break conversation with my daughters about their »
There is an old Newfoundland expression that always comes to my mind when I think about the weather: "some day on clothes." It means not today, maybe someday but there's no rush. This phrase reflects a mindset shaped by the famously harsh weather that Newfoundland and »
This is a precious story to share. It is a photo story of our new West Vancouver Schools Early Childhood Education Centre. A unique story centred in a 15‑year journey of imagining a new way to integrate early learning and child care into the K–12 educational system. This »
This spin offers simple, everyday strategies families can use to help children stay organized, focused, and confident. It’s inspired by Sarah Ward’s recent visit to our school district and reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting self‑regulation and executive function for all learners. It’s also my second »
It is time to confront the truth that has quietly shaped, and limited how we teach reading. The long‑standing fallacy that reading is taught only by primary educators has harmed our profession and left too many students drifting, narrating their learning stories with, “I don’t like reading,” or »
Sometimes there just aren't the right words to say and anything that comes to mind feels trite. Sometimes life doesn't do what it is supposed to do and everything stands still waiting for something to feel better. Sometimes you have to hold space and pray for »
I am writing this spin with some trepidation. After all these years, I admit I am still looking for the mute button for my overthinking mind. I've often joked with friends and colleagues about not needing critical feedback as I can tear a few good strips off myself »
