Tag Archives: Education

Endurance Self-Reg Style

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Better is Possible

The secret of life? To endure. If my memory is even somewhat accurate this was the ending of one of my all time favorite books, Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford. Her quote parallels the sage advice I often … Continue reading →

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Self-Regulation: Give Me 5!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Better is Possible

The best part of retirement, which in reality has become semi-retirement, is having time to invest in things that/people who, matter to me. Flexibility to hang out with friends, family, and grandchildren in the MIDDLE of the day just doesn’t … Continue reading →

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It’s My Calling; Teaching, of Course! #AprilBlogADay #whyiteach

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Better is Possible

Today’s prompt for the April Blog A Day challenge is to write about “why I teach“. What I thought was an easy question has given me some pause, not because I don’t know why I teach, but because there are … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the Non-Negotiable

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Better is Possible

Day 5’s prompt for the April Blog a Day challenge asks the question: What needs to stop for education to move forward? My pithy reply: Anything that isn’t working.  Pithy is rarely useful in creating meaningful change and my answer … Continue reading →

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Take Five

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Better is Possible

Who doesn’t love spring break? Mine is being spent at my well-loved old house in Vernon; our eventual retirement home. This year we’ve actually, really, finally, started on some must needed reno’s. It’s been decided that windows shall be the … Continue reading →

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My Name is Carol and I’m a Recovering ‘This or That’ Thinker

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Better is Possible

Growth or Fixed  Inside or Outside the Box Extrinsic or Intrinsic Rewards  Introvert or Extravert  Leader 0r Manager  Good or Bad Black or White… The list is long. Too long. It’s called,  ‘This or That’ Thinking and I’m done with … Continue reading →

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Oh That Christmassy Feeling

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Better is Possible

Can you feel it? The excitement, the buzz, the little bouts of extra energy. Yesterday we awoke to a shimmery skiff of snow glistening on our deck. This little amount of the white stuff was enough to bring smiles, laughter, shouts … Continue reading →

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What I Really Think

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Better is Possible

Kids will learn what they need to learn when they need to learn it Know your kids There is more than one right way to teach Reporting is not evil Report cards are well past their ‘due date’ Assessment is … Continue reading →

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On Keeping the Learner in Leader

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Better is Possible

A good friend lent me (although she may not get it back) the book, “Leaders Eat Last”, by Simon Sinek. If it’s not on your reading list, consider adding it. It’s reinforced, but moreso challenged my ideas of what it … Continue reading →

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All Of The Above

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Better is Possible

While scrolling through the twitter-sphere yesterday, I came upon a link to a compilation of  ‘blogs-about-education’. You can add your favourite education blogs to AssistEd Shift . I love lists and think this is a great idea. When I went to ‘sign up’, … Continue reading →

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