Sandra-Lynn's Spin

Sandra-Lynn's Spin

Sandra-Lynn Shortall is an educational leader driving systemic change for inclusivity in public education.

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Bring it!

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

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 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

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

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

Little Fireworks

Equity scanning is an important first step into delving into the landscape of inclusion and exclusion. »

Not us, Not now, Not here...

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. »

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