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Teacher Stories

When you have worked as an elementary school teacher for over thirty years, you learn a lot, you meet many memorable characters and you have a few laughs along the way, too. These posts tell those stories. Enjoy.

The Gift of Encouragement

A Throwback post from the Vaults for those parents wondering what to do for a teacher gift as the school year draws to a close here in Ontario. As for my teacher friends, I am sure you will appreciate what I advocate for as being the best kind of teacher gift to receive. In any case, thanks to all of the parents, students and educational teams who worked so hard this year. Happy summer to everyone.

Of Things Lost and Those Still Around

It has been approximately one year since the Doug Ford Conservatives were elected in Ontario. Much has changed in that one year. Many people are suffering, the exception being beer drinkers, of course. Anyway, I was asked to write a speech to be read at a rally marking the anniversary so, here is that speech…..a eulogy for things lost and those that have stayed the same.

A Forest of Gratitude and Remembrance

Small acts of kindness are like seeds in a garden; when planted and cared for by those who believe in things greater than themselves, good things grow and make our world better. This post is about how a thoughtful decision to a vexing problem one year ago at school, bore fruit yesterday, almost a full year into my retirement. I am forever grateful for having had the opportunity to have worked with great adults and beautiful children.

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