I received an email from a former student a while back – such a treat to hear about her life adventures and reflections on her high-school years, 20 years ago! As part of her message, she reminded me about the time we ran The Terry Fox Run together and how […]
A couple of weeks ago, I was working in a neighbourhood coffee shop and overheard a conversation between two teachers, enthusiastically preparing for the school year. I interrupted them at one point and told them I was intrigued by their interaction and impressed with their thoughtful planning. As new colleagues […]
In much of my current practice I use facilitation tools that foster 21st century skills among students and educators: critical thinking & problem-solving; creativity, communication skills, collaboration and global citizenship. Here is the story of a nonagenarian couple that embody these very “modern” skills: He was born in 1922 and she, 1925. They […]