Canadian elections are in my blood. I’ve been watching them since I was a kid. I was the only one in my Grade 5 class who could name every premier in the country. I grew up sitting beside my dad, watching the news every night—sometimes twice a day. We lived
Heartfelt and Hilarious Moments from 20+ Years of Teaching Over the 20+ years I have been teaching, I’ve gathered so many stories about students. Sometimes I wish I had written them all down — I could have published a book by now. Kids are so nonchalant when they say things
This book follows a young girl with an Indian father and a German mother, raised in the USA. Her class is celebrating Multicultural Day, and each student is asked to share the story of who they are. This leaves her in a dilemma—who is she? Is she Indian? German? American?
The Disappearance of Equity in Schools What is systemic racism, and how does it impact our students? This is a question many of us ask and wonder about. This summer, I had a conversation with my niece from Australia about systemic racism. I could explain it, but I struggled to
Teachers are caregivers in their classrooms every day. We wipe away tears, listen to anxious students, and help them discover how they learn best. We feed and clothe students who don’t have enough. We bring in favourite toys or special stickers to make them feel valued. We create structure and
I want to start by saying that I truly love teaching. If you’ve read some of my other writing, you’ll see me discussing the challenges we face as educators or the systemic barriers that impact our work. But the only reason I’m so critical of these issues is because I’m
A Question That Changed My Perspective In a split-grade classroom, a student once confronted me about fairness in how support was provided. Why was more attention given to disruptive students while the quiet ones who also needed help seemed overlooked? His question made me reflect deeply. Although I tried to
Farah Loves Mangos is one of my favourite stories to use in the classroom for all ages. This book can be used to support differentiated curriculum for a variety of diverse learners. The book is one that many students can connect with through discussion. For primary students you can ask
A Student’s Perspective on the Education System A few years ago, I walked into a Grade 5/6 classroom during a math test, only to encounter a frustrated student. He boldly questioned the education system, pointing out its outdated design, rooted in the Industrial Revolution. His concerns about age-based groupings and
A Moment of Calm in the Storm In 2020, during the pandemic, I participated in a professional learning series called 4 Big Questions. The series featured a panel of four educators—three from Ontario and one from the Equity Literacy Institute in the U.S. At that time, we were working remotely,
This blog is a story. The story of my journey in education but I want it to be the voices of many who can support education and learning in our ever changing world. I want this to be a safe space to ask questions and discuss what is on your mind. I want to support and guide educators, make things a bit easier than it feels. This is a learning project for me—an adventure to go on and see where it leads. Not all roads lead to the airport. Or so I hear. Let’s see where this journey takes me. Â
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