

My 3 Things
DISCLAIMER: Teachers are already doing these things, so this is not revolutionary. I have simply identified areas in which I would like...


What Happened to the Tie?
For those who know me, you'll recognize the fact that I have a closet full of ties. These ties include solid colours, fancy plaids,...


Jack of All Trades
Honestly, diving head first into the 'on-call' life of a substitute teacher was hard. Not hard in the sense of I didn't know what I was...


Grade 9 Politics
"A funny thing happened before, during and after the Alberta provincial election in my Grade 9 Social Studies class; engagement. I...


Old School or New School? How About Both?
I believe that my greatest strength and my greatest weakness are one in the same - a pedagogy that is in continuous metamorphosis. I...


Instagram Provides Instant Results!
When I started the Twitter Project 4 years ago, in hopes of ensuring that Twitter became a mainstream educational vehicle in my...


PBL, 4 C's & 1 P
I am always one to welcome a new strategy into my teaching pedagogy, especially if it's something that I can collaborate with my...


Front Seat of a Rollercoaster
You know that feeling? The one where you make that bold decision to sit right at the front of a rollercoaster? And as soon as you sit...


My 'Girdwood' Moment
My rugby career didn't make it past a couple of preseason bouts with my university team because of a wrist injury, but I loved every...


The Grade 9 Families
Every now and again something very special happens between a group of individuals at the professional level. In this case, it is a group...