As the craziness of back-to-school starts to settle into routine, I often find myself reflecting back on last year – my first at Rosseau Lake College – and think about how this year will hopefully feel less scrambled and more ready for what comes next (if that’s possible in the teaching game). It was also around this time last year that I was approached about Cohort 21 as a potential professional development opportunity. Having taught in Seoul the year before and never having heard of the Cohort, I had no idea what to expect. When I think of how far along in my teaching journey I’ve travelled since my decision to attend Cohort 21, I can’t help but feel immensely grateful for all the ways that Cohort 21 propelled me forward in ways I never could have accomplish on my own. Here are some of the ways I moved through my ongoing professional journey during my time with Cohort 21 (which I’m so happy isn’t finished!). Continue reading Why Cohort 21? →