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My 11 year old’s first day at her new school-almost like a continuation school

When I walked my daughter in to school today I could not help but to feel that I am walking in to a high functioning continuation school in Los Angeles. Albeit there are differences but more importantly are the opportunities that can take place in sharing common ground in the models. Continuation schools in LosContinue reading “My 11 year old’s first day at her new school-almost like a continuation school”

Happiness in Education

An old friend of mine, 40 years ago to be exact, recently wrote me on LinkedIn: I want to thank you for the many positive messages you send on LinkedIn to educators with whom you have worked or otherwise encountered. How do you do it? You’ve been an educator for nearly 30 years now, andContinue reading “Happiness in Education”

Feeling Fulfilled

#teacherleaders, #schooltransformation, #teaching, #leading The last week of school and all is a juggle between students finishing projects, doing their exams and prepping for graduation; teachers, students and admin are in a crazed, highly amped headspace. Meanwhile I had the pleasure of meeting virtually a teacher team in Abuja, Nigeria who are embarking on aContinue reading “Feeling Fulfilled”

Summer Time… Rest and Reflect

Many educators finishing their term are probably hugely relieved to be entering summer. As has been described in the past this last academic year 2021-22 challenged schools, teachers, educational support staff in ways that were never expected- everyone had to become health care monitors, mental health supporters, safety/security personnel, assessors, remedial instructors, … Hats offContinue reading “Summer Time… Rest and Reflect”

The Power of Education-Mindsets Need to Change

Again, on 25May22 I awoke to learn that there was another school shooting in the US- this time in Texas; a small elementary school where the killer took out 19 students and two teachers. The gunman had recently purchased TWO assault weapons at the local gun store for his 18th birthday. This purchase (in additionContinue reading “The Power of Education-Mindsets Need to Change”

Re-Imagined Education: What Next?

Feb 2022 As some may know personally my family and I have embarked on a journey traveling slowly with opportunities to engage locally when possible while maintaining continuity via my online start up: Edumenteach; my husband’s online start up: Vibo Health; and my 11 year old daughter’s online learning program: Galileo XP. This lifestyle thoughContinue reading “Re-Imagined Education: What Next?”