- Someone has to say it.
I became a teacher because I wanted to make sure as many children as possible could learn to read. And Elise Gravel’s books helped me in that mission. I relied on her books to support the learning in my French classroom. And whenever anyone asked me about what materials to use for French language learning in Quebec, I’d shout her name from the rooftops. But I can’t trust her stories anymore. - A note on recent events.
I’ve been numb this week. I’ve been angry. I’ve felt rage and sadness and alone. A few of you know this. You reached out, sent me words of love. That means more than I hope you will ever know. - Supporting Student-Teachers
I have been a Field Supervisor for student-teachers at McGill since 2021. I love it, it keeps me connected to the classroom now that I … Supporting Student-Teachers - Best PD ever?
Visiting each others classrooms. (Really, it’s that simple.) I’ve written about this a few times, so some of what I have written in the past … Best PD ever? - Bridging the online / offline / simultaneous teaching gap
In Quebec, all students are expected to be in school under normal ratios, that means the same teacher:student ratio in effect at a given school … Bridging the online / offline / simultaneous teaching gap - A back-to-school like no other
On Thursday morning, someone from CBC News contacted me for a live interview later that afternoon. It was to talk about back-to-school in Quebec and … A back-to-school like no other - Day 1 – Trauma, Mental Health, & our Students
This week a friend of mine challenged me to do 25 pushups for 25 days as a way of raising awareness for mental wellness issues … Day 1 – Trauma, Mental Health, & our Students - Checking ourselves. When good teachers are racist.
Close to 15 years ago, I became friends with a teacher in South Burlington, Vermont. She was a master at differentiation and I met her … Checking ourselves. When good teachers are racist. - When we talk, when we listen. We get better together. (epilogue)A story in 3 parts – epilogue I already posted an article earlier today called English Sector Exclusion: A story in 3 parts and I don’t … When we talk, when we listen. We get better together. (epilogue)
- English Sector Exclusion: A story in 3 parts.Part 3 Yesterday afternoon I was forwarded this questionnaire by a colleague in another province. I was attracted by the headline because I thought it was important … English Sector Exclusion: A story in 3 parts.
- How you Zooming?When we were told to keep in contact with our students, it didn’t have to all be via Zoom. I was reading through the comments … How you Zooming?