Last week I was in my favourite place on earth, Chapters, and I came across a book that brought back not-so-pleasant memories of where I was just a few short years ago. It’s called “The Brain Fog Fix” and the tag-line says “Reclaim your focus, memory, and joy in just 3 weeks.” I am happy […]
Have you ever watched a hamster running on a wheel? He just runs and runs, but eventually he gets tired and hops off for a rest. I feel sometimes that in our culture of busyness, we are like those hamsters, vision focused forward to what is coming, blinded to what is going on around us. Only, […]
Have you ever looked back on the day, the week, or even the last month and asked, “Where did the time go?” I feel so busy all the time and yet if asked, I would be hard-pressed to tell you exactly where my time went. I set goals at the beginning of the week, feeling optimistic about […]
A month ago I left the first Face to Face session with Cohort 21 feeling motivated, energized, creative and looking forward to the second Face to Face. But when I walked in on Saturday, I felt quiet and somber, and there was a strange pit in my stomach. Not only was the project I had […]
Hitting 40 two years ago set off a chain reaction of growth and reflection that is taking me to unknown places. I’m not even sure yet where I’m heading, and I strive daily to remain OK with the not knowing. As an educator, I’m the one at the front of the room, the expert […]
Welcome to Cohort 21. This is the first post on your new blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share and collaborate as you move through the C21 learning cycle towards your action plan. Cohort 21 is a unique professional development opportunity open to CIS Ontario […]