Facebook reflections
In light of the recent breach of data by Facebook, several people have asked me if I am still on Facebook or if I have changed my stance on social […]
Parenting Today: Brickwall, Jellyfish, & Backbone
Several years ago, I was a part of a community network of parents who brought Barbara Coloroso to our school community to talk about parenting from her book, “Kids are
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Are you a Drainer or a Charger?
I just came back from Spring Cue in Palm Springs. While I have so much to reflect on about my experience, I really wanted to jot down my thoughts on
Student Digital Leadership in action
Sometimes, I use my blog as a space to reflect on what I experience in order to make sense of it. This is one of those times. I have been
Let’s Talk: Social media and mental health
Last week I had the honour of being involved in a Mental Health Summit which was organized by Lisa Craveiro and the Jack.org committee at my school, along with Natalie
Learning, Complexity, & Scaffolding
About a month ago, we got an extra-large chess game in our Library Learning Commons. It currently sits on the floor while we await the Woodworking class to make us
Today I think of love
Today I think of love amidst red and pink flowers candy-grams and romantic gestures Today I think of those who feel unlovable, shunned and alone. and those whose homes are
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Kindness is my #oneword (well technically one of my two) for 2018 and today marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness Week. I am not a fan of isolating
Thinking about Inclusion
I recently attended the Ontario Library Association conference in Toronto. This year’s theme: Fearless. It felt different than the edtech conferences I have been to. Firstly, I was not presenting
Student Leadership
Everywhere I look at my school, I see students taking on leadership roles: whether it be in the classroom or for clubs and committees. We are cheerleaders for our students;