One of my all-time favorite Ted Talks on the topic of Education has to be Rita F. Pierson’s, “Every Child Needs a Champion.” It’s hard...

This past academic year I’ve been fortunate enough to work as a Resource Teacher for the EMSB. Every day I am blessed to work with some...

I’m a big fan of the ‘The West Wing’. Regardless of where one stands on the political spectrum, one could appreciate the show for its...

Earlier this week marked the end of an era for me and the start of new beginnings as I turned the big 3-0! I want to take a moment to...

Didn’t see this coming at all yesterday! Apparently, my grade 12 boys have been planning an early birthday surprise for me these past few...

It gave me great pleasure to address a delegation of 130 passionate and globally concerned students at this weekend’s Model United...

For centuries, elephants have played a significant role in Thai culture and have thus become an enduring symbol of the country....

Teachers have so much to juggle on a daily basis: designing engaging lessons, learning new content, staying up to date with innovative...

Seems like yesterday that I planned my last two trips to Beijing and Seoul. I feel blessed to have so many travel opportunities while...

I'm a big believer in supporting extracurricular activities in schools as they are excellent opportunities for students and teachers to...

The holidays are just around the corner and there is a lot to be grateful for! Having launched my teaching career at a Canadian...

Had such a memorable time at the Model United Nations conference in Wuhan this past weekend. So proud of all the hard work our delegation...

Travel is about exploring the world and learning more about one's role within it. Over the years, my travels around the globe have helped...

It’s already been 7 years since I went on a life-changing humanitarian mission in Thailand. This picture was taken at an elementary...

President Trump has recently proposed to arm teachers with guns as a safety measure to prevent school shootings in the US. This is...

As Canadian society has taken steps towards inclusion, so have schools. As a microcosm of society, schools play a critical role in...

As fond as I am of Canada, I am also deeply ashamed of the ways in which we have treated and continue to treat the Indigenous peoples of...

Research has shown that children’s self-esteem often drops after they begin elementary school/ transition into high school, as they are...

Disclaimer: This blog post is a reflection of the video posted above! “I’m not going anywhere. Because I’m stronger than that….and I have...

References: Baumrind, D. (1966). Effects of Authoritative Parental Control on Child Behavior, Child Development, 37(4), 887-907....