Monthly Archives: March 2013

Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

I saw this quote today and I’ve seen it several times before today but I also got this email from a student today: “Hey Mrs. O, sorry I missed the rewrite chance for my math.  I don’t think I’ll do … Continue reading

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The Sticker Generation

I had an interesting chat with a group of Grade 7s in my building this week.  They were giving their French teacher some grief and so I decided not to intervene really, but rather to have a conversation with them … Continue reading

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Colleagues or Accomplices?

When I attended my local Palliser District Teacher’s Convention on February 21, I had the chance to listen to keynote speaker Dr. Peter Jensen.  He is mostly involved in coaching and psychology and has spoken about his times with the … Continue reading

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