Professional Development

Dec 31, 20232 min read

#280 End of 2023 Reflection

As an educator working on the Northern Hemisphere schedule, it always feels as if there are two opportune times to reflect: (i) at the...

Apr 1, 20231 min read

#267 Reflection after 31 days

I have, over the last 31 days, challenged myself to post a blog every day. Drawing on the notion of Meraki, I have endeavoured to blog...

Mar 19, 20231 min read

#254 Reflection

The last few days have been a gentle reminder that so much is out of our control I was due to be in Athens attending the ECIS Inclusive...

Mar 2, 20231 min read

#237 Meraki and me

As a linguist, I love discovering new words and was delighted to come across ‘meraki’ [μεράκι]. Aside from sounding delightful, I love...

Feb 24, 20232 min read

#236 Storms and more ...

I have, for a long time, found quotes about storms to be quite fascinating. I think this fascination is two fold and, perhaps, slightly...

Jan 27, 20222 min read

#213 Values

I have always appreciated how themes - often emerging from a variety of sources - converge. Giving pause for thought. A push to explore...

Jan 13, 20222 min read

#211 Feedback

As a member of the Better Leaders, Better Schools Mastermind, I value the weekly opportunity to engage in professional development with...

Jul 29, 20211 min read

#188

With the last school year in the rearview mirror and the next school year on the horizon, this is an ideal time to share some...

Jul 1, 20211 min read

# 184

I appreciate how The Art of Mentoring image highlights the importance of starting “from where protégé is: not where you want [them] to...

May 20, 20212 min read

#178

As a reflective practitioner and lifelong learner who regularly engages in formal and informal PD, a highlight of my week - despite being...

Dec 17, 20201 min read

#155

Ever since I first heard of Jólabókaflóð, I have been in awe of this Icelandic tradition which promotes literacy and celebrates reading...

Nov 5, 20204 min read

#149

As a member of the Better Leaders Better Schools Mastermind, I value the opportunity to engage in professional development with educators...

Sep 24, 20202 min read

#143

I have, over the years, admired sketchnotes which I have seen on various blog posts and on social media. I have even included some in my...