Take the Minute
Some of us are already back in the classroom. Others, like me, are about to start the school year after the Labour Day long weekend. Whether you’ve already begun or not, it’s a busy time of year, and the last thing any of us feel […]
Checking In
This week, I had therapy. This isn’t new. I started going regularly a couple of summers ago and ever since then, I’ve been going every 4-6 weeks, whether I feel I need it or not. It was crucial through my depression, but also just overall […]
Resolutions, Goals, and Intentions
It’s that time of year; my social media feed is filled with weight loss promotions whether it be for equipment, diets, workouts, programs, and everything in between. As a matter of fact, my local gym where I just cancelled my membership last month also called […]
Back to the Start
Here we are in another beginning-of-the-school-year season. For me, this marks year 13 of being in the profession, 12 of those being a grade 1 teacher, and one year being a 1/2 teacher. I know many teachers who love the thrill of changing grade levels […]
Never Too Young to Lead
It all started when my class and I went on one of our community walks. This was happening because we were researching in order to answer the essential question: “What makes a good community?” so that we could then build our very own collaborative 3D […]
The Value of Rest
Exactly 6 weeks before the WPS Half Marathon, my neighbour/coach/running friend convinced me to sign up for the race. Maybe convinced is a strong word… I was ready for a push to help me get my fitness and nutrition back on track, and this was […]
Self-Care Is Not Enough
Recently, I wrote about my depression. It was important for me to vocalize that, although very hard, I needed to be able to put myself first. I deserved more and I needed to step back to catch my breath. I was worth it, and so […]
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
It was Saturday morning. I was up, rushing around cleaning and getting the house ready for my son’s 9th birthday party with our family. I was also reminding my boys to get on with their chores because getting ready for a party is a family […]