Mar 14, 20192 min readTrustTrust is, as Stephen Covey states, “... the glue of life …. The foundational principle that holds all relationships” and thus applies to...
Mar 7, 20191 min readPassionPassion, defined as “an intense desire or enthusiasm for something”, is a key component in life and increasingly acknowledged as an...
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...
Feb 14, 20191 min readBe a little kinder than you have to.E. Bennett's “Be a little kinder than you have to” is one of my favourite quotes and along with the mantra, “Presume positive intent with...
Jan 31, 20192 min readMovement ...Right at the beginning of the year, a news article entitled, Feeling fidgety in class? Go stomp, jump or hop down this school's sensory...
Jan 24, 20193 min readLove of ReadingI yearn for those long, lazy summer days ensconced in a reclining chair with a good book or two and the occasional nap thrown in for good...
Jan 10, 20191 min readOfsted, Mental Health and Wellbeing“If you are emotionally unwell, it is really hard to learn. So this is not just about looking after children, but it is also creating the...
Jan 3, 20192 min readSafe passageI recently came across this beautiful quote, “A plant needs roots in order to grow. With man it is the other way around: only when he...
Dec 20, 20182 min readInclusionI love this quote from Sarah Greichen, the founder of "Score A Friend". While inclusion generally has been in reference to those with...
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 15, 201813 min readCulture and IdentityI have always been fascinated with the way cultures interact and especially intersect linguistically. Thus, one of the best parts of my...