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International Educator
with a high degree of belief in and enthusiasm towards students
fulfilling their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Anita Brady
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Dec 9, 20181 min read
Caring
This beautiful video was recently trending on LinkedIn and illustrates simply, yet perfectly, the IB Learner Profile Caring: “We show...
Dec 6, 20183 min read
Creativity
During his 2006 TED Talk Do schools kill creativity?, Ken Robinson states, “I want to talk about creativity. My contention is that...
Nov 29, 20181 min read
Nine reasons to use visuals
This infographic succinctly shares the rationale for using visuals to support the learning for all students. * Thanks to @kwiens62 and...
Nov 22, 20184 min read
Gratitude
“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 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...
Nov 8, 20181 min read
Quotes
I have always appreciated good quotes. I love how a good quote can be amusing, inspirational, provide guidance, and more. I find that the...
Nov 1, 20182 min read
Professional Development
George Couros’ recent post, 3 Simple Questions To Shape Professional Learning, resonated with me. I find that regardless of the area of...
Oct 26, 20182 min read
Midsemester Break
While 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 read
The Bowl of Light
Last weekend I attended a two day workshop entitled Improving Behaviour Through Expressive Methods with Dr. Joyce Mills. As I find most...
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 20, 20181 min read
Some Brief Thoughts on Equality
The issues of equality and fairness frequently are points of discussion in education (particularly when working with students with...
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...
Sep 6, 20184 min read
Mindset
Some years ago, a friend of mine recommended Carol Dweck's Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Much of what was written resonated...
Aug 30, 20184 min read
Observations from the Admissions Office
Over the last fifteen months, I have become most aware that there are various elements of the admissions process which can cause...
Aug 23, 20184 min read
Observations of a Typical Day in the Admissions Office
In the same way that people who have traditional nine-to-five jobs frequently think of teachers and their “short hours and long...
Aug 16, 20183 min read
Thrive
It has - after a relaxing summer break which included time to rejuvenate, travel, and connect with friends followed by the insanely long...
Jul 6, 20182 min read
A Major Adjustment
This year saw the publication of Andy Merriman’s A Major Adjustment: How a Remarkable Child became a Remarkable Adult which is a follow...
Jun 28, 20184 min read
Next Steps ...
The M'KIS Admission Department strives to provide a smooth process for prospective families from initial inquiry through to enrollment...
Jun 21, 20183 min read
Gratitude for Being Part of the Global Learning Community
With the school year having ended and the summer vacation now in full flow, this is a great time to reflect, appreciate and plan for the...
Jun 14, 20182 min read
ASD
One of the best Professional Development sessions I attended this academic year was Professor Tony Attwood’s New Strategies to Understand...
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