Education Can Save Your Life

A Previous Graduation Speech-Shared Again Below is the final graduation speech I gave to the Class of 2021. A recent visit to Newfoundland and a request from a previous staff member has pushed me to share it again. This is one portion of that speech. Quotations are a very common device to use in aContinue reading “Education Can Save Your Life”

The Newcomer Has A Plan

I have returned to a school for the past three weeks as an occasional principal during an absence of a colleague.  It is a wonderful school with lots of amazing things happening for students.  The ratio of technology to students is very high.  Every classroom is well equipped to provide technology for student use.  ThisContinue reading “The Newcomer Has A Plan”

Upcoming Professional Learning

If you will excuse me, I am going to do something a little bit different in this blog and promote something.  I have been writing in my blog about my experiences and sharing some ideas that I found to be beneficial to my career as a school administrator.   I therefore must share that certificationContinue reading “Upcoming Professional Learning”

Charities & Schools

Having a Process. I know and understand that it is extremely important for a school to be involved in the work of local charities.  The learning that students acquire by giving to others is a key part of any curriculum.  The positive feelings and acknowledgement you receive as a school for giving back cannot beContinue reading “Charities & Schools”