Sep 12, 20193 minLearning spaces [Blogpost 88]Each and every day, I have the opportunity to share with prospective families our school community. For many families (especially those...
May 16, 20191 minSpellingsI saw this great image the other day on Facebook and it reminded me of some of the mnemonics we share with students to help them remember...
Apr 4, 20192 minExecutive FunctioningExecutive Functioning is one of those terms that up until a few years ago, was very much discussed solely when referencing students for...
Jan 31, 20192 minMovement ...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...
Dec 20, 20182 minInclusionI 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 minPublished 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)...
Nov 29, 20181 minNine reasons to use visualsThis infographic succinctly shares the rationale for using visuals to support the learning for all students. * Thanks to @kwiens62 and...
Sep 20, 20181 minSome Brief Thoughts on EqualityThe issues of equality and fairness frequently are points of discussion in education (particularly when working with students with...
Sep 6, 20184 minMindsetSome years ago, a friend of mine recommended Carol Dweck's Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Much of what was written resonated...
Jul 6, 20182 minA Major AdjustmentThis year saw the publication of Andy Merriman’s A Major Adjustment: How a Remarkable Child became a Remarkable Adult which is a follow...
Jun 14, 20182 minASDOne of the best Professional Development sessions I attended this academic year was Professor Tony Attwood’s New Strategies to Understand...
Mar 4, 20181 minReflection and PhilosophyOver the last few months, I have been thinking a lot about what I have learned from various positions and one that constantly comes to...
Dec 18, 20171 minTED Talk: Overcoming the Fear of Down's SyndromeOvercoming the fear of Down’s syndrome is a beautiful, honest and inspiring TED Talk. I have never met Hayley, but have become familiar...