Feb 28, 20191 min readTwo WolvesEach time I have come across this Cherokee story, I have always appreciated how it is both simple, yet profound. This is an extremely...
Jan 17, 20191 min readDr. KingMindful that the third Monday in January is a public holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) in the United States in honour of Dr. King, it...
Dec 27, 20181 min readKindnessThis beautiful short video entitled Colour Your World reminds me of this quote from Archbishop Desmond Tutu. #Peace #Appreciation #Kindness
Dec 13, 20181 min readPublished in The International Educator (TIE)After our wonderful weekend workshop in October 2018 with Dr. Joyce Mills, I submitted an article to The International Educator (TIE)...
Dec 9, 20181 min readCaringThis beautiful video was recently trending on LinkedIn and illustrates simply, yet perfectly, the IB Learner Profile Caring: “We show...
Nov 22, 20184 min readGratitude“We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of...
Nov 8, 20181 min readQuotesI have always appreciated good quotes. I love how a good quote can be amusing, inspirational, provide guidance, and more. I find that the...
Oct 26, 20182 min readMidsemester BreakWhile visiting Japan last week during our mid-semester break, I could not but help think of the IB Mission Statement line "The...
Oct 11, 20181 min readThe Bowl of LightLast weekend I attended a two day workshop entitled Improving Behaviour Through Expressive Methods with Dr. Joyce Mills. As I find most...
Jun 7, 20181 min readThe End of the YearThe end of the year is practically upon us. Mindful of the bittersweet feelings that come with knowing the long vacation is on the...
May 17, 20182 min readIB Learner Profile: Balanced ~ Achieving "well-being for ourselves and others"Schools - through mission and vision statements - and individual educators reiterate the importance of finding balance. Achieving...
May 1, 20182 min read"Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows"I was - through a WhatsApp group discussion with two close friends - recently reminded of this beautiful quote. I met both these ladies...
Nov 26, 20173 min readWhat do I need personally and professionally so I can be my best self all the time?This is a question, I keep utmost in mind throughout the school year ... be it when the anticipation of the new academic year is ever...