Anita Brady

The end of the year is practically upon us. Mindful of the bittersweet feelings that come with knowing the long vacation is on the...

As the end of year draws close, reflections of the school year occur as part of the formal evaluation process and/or on an informal...

I recently came across Joe Vitale’s quote, “A goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot” and it got me thinking about the...

Schools - through mission and vision statements - and individual educators reiterate the importance of finding balance. Achieving...

It is easy - thanks to posts from friends and teachers around the world on social media - to be appreciative (or perhaps that should...

I was - through a WhatsApp group discussion with two close friends - recently reminded of this beautiful quote. I met both these ladies...

Rita Pierson's inspirational TED Talk has been one of the most viewed talks and is highly inspirational. Great to have this image to...

Over the last few months, I have been thinking a lot about what I have learned from various positions and one that constantly comes to...

This TED Talk focusses on the notion of how to get better at what one does. Anchored in observations of deliveries in rural India, Atul...

Over the last two years or so I have especially appreciated the wise words of Dan Kerr in Monday Musings (which, as shared in a previous...

I love this simple, yet effective, diagram which I believe comes from the Creating an Effective School PTC course. I have found it most...

Overcoming the fear of Down’s syndrome is a beautiful, honest and inspiring TED Talk. I have never met Hayley, but have become familiar...

This is a question, I keep utmost in mind throughout the school year ... be it when the anticipation of the new academic year is ever...

Much of what Sir Ken Robinson says in this short animation is not new to us. For me, however, the key question he poses is, "What sort of...

I have always - as an educator and parent - believed in the importance of the classroom being a community of learners. I do agree with...

A great reminder of the elements of success - be it personal or professional - for us all. #SchoolCulture

A tradition at the Principals' Training Center (PTC) is the morning pearl. While I do not consider myself somebody fully comfortable in...

I strongly believe that one of the most important elements within learning communities is rapport. Without rapport, it is hard to have...

In a year where identity has frequently been at the centre of global discussions, it seems particularly apt that this year's The Reith...

Rami Adham, also known as the toy smuggler of Aleppo, is a Finnish-Syrian father. This short video describes how he brings joy (as well...

I have just completed the on-line Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching course. Data Wise is...