by Jennifer Johnson B.A., B.Ed., M.A There have long been whispers in the halls that the education system needs to change and the multi-faceted set of well-being, social, and academic challenges that have resulted from the conditions surrounding a global pandemic have turned those whispers into an undeniable call for change. As one educator who...Read More

by Andy Rodford    Principals act as the guiding force in educational institutions and are often expected to embody energized leadership for numerous reasons. An energized principal is seen to set an example, inspiring enthusiasm, fostering innovation, and cultivating a culture of continuous growth and improvement. They are presumed to be the steward of the...Read More

by Dr. Michael Salvatori   “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off I was recently reminded of this quotation from one of my favourite movies as I was re-reading Charlotte’s Web with a young reader I work...Read More

by Ola ElKhatib Ever wondered why teaching is often seen as a stressful profession? It’s a juggling act.  On top of the demanding curriculum and administrative tasks, are the growing complexity of student needs. Each day, each class presents a unique mosaic as students arrive with their academic strengths and challenges, personal needs, and lived...Read More

by Angelina Gauthier   The start of the school year brings bright bulletin board displays, new school supplies, shiny floors, and clean desks. The set-up of a classroom is pretty, but for the best learning environment, the first six weeks of school are a time to slowly weave in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to build a...Read More

by Angelina Gauthier Kindness has been a focal point in my teaching and leadership as a principal and it has connected me to some amazing educators across the world who have a similar passion. It brings me great joy in my work. Whether you focus on reinforcing kindness in the day-to-day or designing events around...Read More

by Maggie MacDonnell   I won what is considered to be the Nobel Prize of Teaching, a one million dollar (USD) prize awarded annually to an outstanding teacher. I stood out from a field of 20,000 nominated teachers from 169 countries. As a “settler Canadian,” I worked in an Inuit (Indigenous) community experiencing the chronic...Read More

by Alex Leech   Fall is a time when we want to put our best foot forward and set the tone for success for the term ahead. As humans, we get excited at the thought of new beginnings and having a clean slate. But it isn’t long before limiting beliefs start to creep in dulling...Read More

by James Darling   Being the Director of Character and Leadership Development at Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada is my dream job because I get to hang out in the classrooms and in the hallways and think about how we can develop better leadership, character, and values in our students. But the...Read More

by Brett Kavanagh   The past two years have been an incredible time to be in education and to continue to be fostering leadership in ourselves, our staff and in young people. As a musician by trade, I pride myself on being able to balance practise with improvisation, and as a leader, I noted that...Read More