You might or might not know this, but September 1st is World Letter Writing Day. I should be holding a pen and paper, but I guess I'll do the digital thing for now. I was hoping to write to you this letter as a way to encourage you as you continue to prepare for your... Continue Reading →
Permission To Be A Leader
Sometimes I allow my mind to freely wander. Like a wild animal running in the wind till whenever it decides to stop on a single thought. Interestingly, the thought I stumbled upon was around the year 2017. I was in Grade 12, final year of high school. To be more specific I had two concurrent... Continue Reading →
A Mathematical Turning Point – in my department
When I started working at my school one of the first things that I was told was that the learners we have are not mathematically inclined, and that they will not be able to do AP Maths or any Maths competitions. I guess that really fell hard on my heart and I really did not... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on a “can do” teacher
More than anything, a can-do teacher cares; she harnesses her resilience and her willingness to evolve to make things happen despite the circumstances. This agency drives her to do her best for those in her care as she helps children imagine and realise their greatest possible selves Kimon Phitidis I've been reading Where Light Shines... Continue Reading →
Teacher Marking (Mourning) Experience
As I reflect on this past term, all the late nights, all the planning, all the extra classes, all the intervention classes (only for learners who need extra, individual attention one-on-one or smaller groups) and all the parent meetings. Myself and probably so many teachers across the country, maybe even across the world, are always... Continue Reading →