#Diversity

Dec 26, 20193 min read

Good News Stories - part IV [Blogpost 103]

As 2019 draws to an end, it seems apt to share some more good news stories. These stories from places as diverse as Australia, Ireland,...

Jun 13, 20192 min read

End of Year Thoughts ...

While in so many respects it makes sense to reflect and project at the end of the school year, this Graham Greene quote reminds me that...

May 23, 20194 min read

The Importance of Authentic Student-Teacher Relationships

Image taken from: Jo Boaler's How to Learn Math Facebook page I have always felt that the teacher-student relationship is a critical...

May 9, 20191 min read

Reflection: One Year of Blogging

Just over a year ago, I committed to blogging on a regular basis. I very much appreciate having the time and space to explore and reflect...

May 2, 20195 min read

Diversity + Privilege

Mindful of the current political climate, recent terrorist events in New Zealand and Sri Lanka, the recent 20th anniversary of the...

Apr 4, 20192 min read

Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning is one of those terms that up until a few years ago, was very much discussed solely when referencing students for...

Mar 21, 20191 min read

Humanity

This image, taken from an email sent by Life Vest Inside, reminds me - regardless of creed or colour - of our interconnectedness....

Feb 21, 20192 min read

Celebrating Cultural Diversity

Living in multicultural Malaysia means we have multiple public holidays (see previous post from September 13, 2018, A Brief Overview of...

Dec 20, 20182 min read

Inclusion

I love this quote from Sarah Greichen, the founder of "Score A Friend". While inclusion generally has been in reference to those with...

Nov 15, 201813 min read

Culture and Identity

I have always been fascinated with the way cultures interact and especially intersect linguistically. Thus, one of the best parts of my...

Oct 4, 20182 min read

The Importance of Names

I have always found the ditty, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me”, to be a contradiction. While...

Sep 27, 20181 min read

Teamwork

While the classroom doesn’t require the precision and speed of that which is evident in the video, This Firefighter Can Climb A Ladder...

Sep 13, 20186 min read

A Brief Overview of our Host Country

It is always interesting to live overseas. One not only learns more about oneself (as highlighted in the Harvard Business Review article...