Cohort 21 | Lisa West | Friends Activity https://cohort21.com/members/lwest/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Lisa West's friends. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:14:40 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 88b2b742f5165f5fbc39104241119ca5 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/emilyhenderson/2026/04/26/representation-belonging-and-the-art-of-advocacy/#comment-6 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:02:30 -0400 @ehenderson

Emily, this is such a powerful reflection. What stands out most is the way you have moved representation from a curriculum question into a question of student safety, identity, and belonging. Your post makes visible what is often invisible in teaching, that the texts we choose are not just vehicles for analysis, but signals to…Read more

In reply to - Emily Henderson wrote a new post on the site Emily Henderson Representation, Belonging, and the Art of Advocacy The Question That Started It All When I first walked into a Cohort 21 session and was asked to […] ]]> e49209dc8cc5f6f75d106a9500f12584 Elissa Gelleny posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/marcandreplouffe/2025/10/04/what-the-eisenhower-matrix-actually-showed-me/#comment-4 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:13:08 -0500 Yes! This! I think embracing not being perfect (and modeling that for our students and each other) is so key! Especially if it allows us to shift our energy and focus. I really appreciated your post – and I feel like you have landed in a similar place to that of a few others in our group, and I think what you are currently grappling with is akin…Read more

In reply to - maplouffe wrote a new post on the site Marc-André Plouffe What the Eisenhower Matrix Actually Showed MeI did this exercise today, where you sort your work into urgent vs. important, and honestly? It was kind of […] ]]> 1d983a5a1e8d65b63bebbdc85c7fb13c Elissa Gelleny posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/susanmatthews/2025/10/04/first-blog-post-urgent-vs-important/#comment-4 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:59:33 -0500 Susan – I really love your goal “protect that creative space” – it is SO challenging, but so worthwhile!!

I think it will be really interesting for your to continue exploring the place where student ownership meets traditional assessments – who knows if it will lead you toward less traditional assessments of student-owned assessments, or…Read more

In reply to - Susan Matthews wrote a new post on the site Susan Matthews First blog post Urgent vs Important As a new middle school math teacher, the beginning of the school year felt like a whirlwind of trying to manage […] ]]> 914d460aaa17fd19dca03746bd5bb1a4 Elissa Gelleny posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/victorarhin/2025/10/04/urgent-vs-important-reflections-on-the-return-to-school/#comment-3 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:53:30 -0500 Victor, when I read what you wrote: “I will prioritize what truly matters. I will create learning experiences that honor the whole person. I will help my students discover not just what they can memorize, but who they can become.” it more than resonated with me – because for me, what I spent much of the first half of my career steeped in was…Read more

In reply to - Victor Arhin wrote a new post on the site Victor Arhin Urgent vs Important – Reflections on the return to school Beyond Grades to Growth: My Commitment to Experiential Learning This week, I wrestled with the E […] ]]> 2cd9be2312d766888b3eac0b4dc3d8a5 Elissa Gelleny posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jennylaqua/2025/10/04/from-fire-fighting-to-flow-my-commitment-to-intentional-teaching/#comment-3 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:04:50 -0500 Hey Jenny – love that you are looking at the gap in your own practice and how you will continue to evolve as an educator – it’s something I know I am keen to look at too and I really appreciated how you approach it in this post.
I’m curious if you were able to try any deeply customized lessons with your students, and I’m also curious about the…Read more

In reply to - Jenny Laqua wrote a new post on the site Jenny Laqua From Fire-Fighting to Flow: My Commitment to Intentional TeachingThe Eisenhower Matrix was supposed to help me organize my tasks. What it actually did was […] ]]> 8d2070fb2e4544b7cf3067a9bdb636fa Elissa Gelleny posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jeffadams/2025/10/04/my-cohort-21-coaching-continuum/#comment-16 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:33:52 -0500 Hey Jeff- when you mention finding something that encompasses the reluctant and all-in educators alike for AI it really spoke to me – I recently engaged with a group of educators across K-12 and post-secondary spaces about this very thing. We discussed meeting educators where they are at and had a productive discussion about feelings and owning…Read more

In reply to - Jeff Adams wrote a new post on the site Jeff Adams My Cohort 21 Coaching Continuum Last season taught me something fundamental: balancing agency in transdisciplinary learning isn’t just about student choice — i […] ]]> c6c34843ea38d32c7b6bbe0ef4fc55a1 Elissa Gelleny posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/melodybarclay/2025/11/22/coaching-continuum/#comment-109 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:07 -0500 Melody, this is so exciting! Love that you are delving into what leadership pathways look like for all of us – youth and adults alike – and your acknowledgment of not having yet answered the question you are grappling with really resonates with me. (I think we should connect about our journeys with youth in leadership at the upcoming F2F as I’m…Read more

In reply to - Melody Barclay wrote a new post on the site Melody Barclay The Return to CohortLast year, I took on the role of Student Leadership Coordinator. I came to Cohort 21 as a participant with the intention of developing […] ]]> 60a7ba3c2fd5c15158d3146c5b2f9f15 Elissa Gelleny posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/emilyhenderson/2025/10/04/refocusing-priorities-a-commitment-to-student-centered-teaching/#comment-3 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:52:13 -0500 Great post, Emily! Especially appreciated how you connected to the matrix and then took that moment and thought more about what it means to foster true connection with our students that yields authenticity in our interactions with them. The idea trust as foundational to engagement really spoke to me, and I think it connects to what I’m continuing…Read more

In reply to - Emily Henderson wrote a new post on the site Emily Henderson Refocusing Priorities: A Commitment to Student-Centered Teaching Professional reflection often reveals uncomfortable truths about how we allocate our […] ]]> 0160495633e398f49d0b1a891f504c84 Elissa Gelleny posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/elissagelleny/2025/10/04/feasibility-for-the-win-but-not-at-the-cost-of-impact/#comment-167 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:32:20 -0500 Thanks so much, @ehenderson! Appreciate you commenting, especially before I’d even read it through! I really do feel that when we model what we are hoping to see, there is a greater chance we will see it from both the adults and youth around us – but I think that Flint might have made it seem like I’ve fully cracked the code here, and I definitely…Read more

In reply to - Elissa Gelleny wrote a new post on the site Elissa Gelleny Feasibility for the Win, But Not at the Cost of Impact! Disclaimer: I have not had a chance to even read what the SPARC via Flint generated for me but […] ]]> 961a799f84c6b4f5366a102dc6ec51ee Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3067 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:57:10 -0400 Kicking Off Season 14 with Energy, Insight & Purpose
Kicking Off Season 14 with Energy, Insight & Purpose

Dear Season 14 Participants, Coaches, and Facilitators, Thank you for making our first face-to-face session such a memorable one. Not […]

]]> f3438122960483c47a3e3cf906c7d4d8 Elissa Gelleny wrote a new post on the site Elissa Gelleny https://cohort21.com/elissagelleny/?p=227 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:44:16 -0400 Feasibility for the Win, But Not at the Cost of Impact! Disclaimer: I have not had a chance to even read what the SPARC via Flint generated for me but wanted to Press Publish and then I will commit to […]

]]> 7e8f01f019055c01577915f2d92b4e80 Cameron Eby wrote a new post on the site Cameron Eby https://cohort21.com/cameroneby/?p=77 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:02:46 -0400 My Cohort 21 Coaching Continuum Last year’s “How Might We” question opened a door I’m still walking through. When I asked “How might we account for growth in the human experience?” […]

]]> dfce126f9938d057f54cef3d6a88a882 Lara Jensen wrote a new post on the site Learning by Reflecting on Experiences https://cohort21.com/larajensen/?p=615 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:58:23 -0400 Building Bridges Full disclosure: this is written largely by Flint as part of an end-of-day reflection. I responded to prompts it gave me and this is what it […]

]]> 2 0613c5bea54fad2d155139b998c574c9 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/courtneypickering/2025/10/04/my-cohort-21-coaching-continuum/#comment-18 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:56:08 -0400 @cpickering wow! Sounds like you are going to have a great year. I look forward to learning about what you want to curate and learn from Indigenous wisdom. @mbrims @gnichols

In reply to - Courtney Pickering wrote a new post on the site Courtney Pickering My Cohort 21 Coaching Continuum The thread that carried forward from my previous seasons wasn’t just about indigenous curriculum integration — it w […] ]]> a0be9ab7614c8c8b8a8e2b193b7ceb72 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/cameroneby/2019/01/11/living-the-dream/#comment-9 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:37:17 -0400 @ceby – I want to introduce you to @awalker (TMS) who has just joined C21 – Season 8. I told him about your Action Plan and the work you have been doing with HR monitors. He would love to know and learn more.

In reply to - Cameron Eby wrote a new post on the site Cameron Eby Hello Cohort 21 Team (first time blogger here), As many Cohorters have been navigating their inspiration and direction through the protocols, I came into this […] ]]> e5d3a41cda24deaf423e72d9267180be Justin Medved created the site Teagan O'Halloran https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14033/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:14:48 -0400 0 d69fcb4f240d15d539733504793ad4fd Justin Medved created the site Jenny Laqua https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14030/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:26:36 -0400 0 3372d88b204262ee1321043f03f37d50 Justin Medved created the site Nancy Hanna https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14023/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:21:20 -0400 0 b3fd2a294af611e5f30eecf45392bb0f Justin Medved created the site Nya Richards https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14022/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:18:54 -0400 0 c7e79530678249e7addaa81fc0d4655c Justin Medved created the site Marc-André Plouffe https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14021/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:17:22 -0400 0 b16bf9228367e5c0d1c8d3092374cb1a Justin Medved created the site Michaela Prendergast https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14020/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:14:44 -0400 0 5111eddacf9c779269d7386d41fd0efb Justin Medved created the site Cara DiGiovanni https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14019/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:13:21 -0400 0 913c3abf80b148d21da33589c8890cd1 Justin Medved created the site Victor Arhin https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14018/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:10:13 -0400 0 e5da196805bf541564665dc9b882b30c Justin Medved created the site Chris Kolar https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14017/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:08:45 -0400 0 6923f191155de34ec863c502d27dd2c1 Justin Medved created the site Cindy Yu https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14016/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:06:41 -0400 0 61d42f818970ee67b1bca367f01cd724 Justin Medved created the site Susan Matthews https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14015/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:04:15 -0400 0 7753ca0dde33a567124ddacaafbffba5 Justin Medved created the site Joseph Redican https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14014/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:01:25 -0400 0 df3ac3d72bb183d02623e48bb3ba7446 Justin Medved created the site Lindsay Shotbolt https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14013/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:55:21 -0400 0 7ad83a2292229cd7dbce67e7483b32cb Justin Medved created the site Colin Darling https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14012/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:53:45 -0400 0 9b08010724aff2870428d37ed1702fd3 Justin Medved created the site Tina Di Giovanni https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14011/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:51:42 -0400 0 b037eafbfe1855914dcc8730ce073a17 Justin Medved created the site Emma Chenier https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14010/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:49:04 -0400 0 5d41977371e505e2b8f4afb948e0bfae Justin Medved created the site Emily Burkart https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14009/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:46:36 -0400 0 1176c0e224b3a1ae67411e500391a563 Justin Medved created the site Tonika Dunn https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14008/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:43:04 -0400 0 c019323bb54cb9239734af99e39673a7 Justin Medved created the site Katrina Smith https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14007/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:38:42 -0400 0 3aa66aacee89808bcb9dc3d2dac2820b Justin Medved created the site Emily Henderson https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14006/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:26:57 -0400 0 8de5f9ab605f9e408baea46ce37cc5e7 Justin Medved created the site Irina Klimenko https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14005/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:23:47 -0400 0 ea0c18cb7dfbd1a4951a4b2fbce8dcef Justin Medved created the site Test User 25 https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/14004/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:04:05 -0400 0 91fee85fcddb881e7217df3fc78866d8 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/garthnichols/leadership/book-review-leadership-presence-halpern-lubar/#comment-7501 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:16:08 -0400 @gnichols

Thank you, Garth, for this thoughtful post and for surfacing the deep connection between presence and leadership. It resonates with me that leadership presence begins with centering the self—quieting the inner critic, being flexible, and showing up authentically in the moment.

But what happens after that centering? Once we are t…Read more

In reply to - Garth Nichols wrote a new post on the site Garth Nichols Book Review: "Leadership Presence" Halpern & Lubar I want to thank the retired Head of School, Derek Logan, for recommending this book to me. This book is […] ]]> 50aac6c9fc6935aa96da7f33e4e00fab Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3063 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:07:06 -0400 The Curious Advantage – How the curious will inherit the future
The Curious Advantage - How the curious will inherit the future

The last three years have seen unprecedented change in technology, especially with the arrival of AI. But when I step […]

]]> ac95f47ae3a26b55220664c50d2abddd Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3057 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:01:59 -0400 On the Evolving Perception of AI-Assisted Writing
On the Evolving Perception of AI-Assisted Writing

Lately, I’ve been paying close attention to something subtle but important, how people are reacting to writing that feels, for […]

]]> 615025f330befb30d6beb659fc5affa3 Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3051 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:45:53 -0400 Clarity, Growth, and Two Distinct Pathways Under the Cohort 21 flag
Clarity, Growth, and Two Distinct Pathways Under the Cohort 21 flag

As we wrap up another powerful year of learning, reflection, and action, we’re excited to offer some clarity around the […]

]]> d7803de992aeb94b9ecd60204410b83c Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3044 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:03:34 -0400 The Problem with Calling It “Screen Time”
The Problem with Calling It “Screen Time”

The term screen time has long dominated conversations about technology and youth. It appears in parenting blogs, school policies, and […]

]]> 0540f0270b6e027da1ba8953e72d6d1f Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samanthafleming/2025/01/30/how-might-we/#comment-11 Wed, 14 May 2025 02:39:51 -0400 @sfleming !! Thank you for sharing this post with the community!! I feell like you are articulating what so many educators feel about doing our work – so many ideas and so little time.
Let’s chat about if I can support you in connecting you more intentionally to other DEI educators so we can collaborate to accelerate!!

In reply to - Sam Fleming wrote a new post on the site Samantha Fleming How might we …How might we create sustainable systems that empower students and staff to actively build and maintain an inclusive school culture?  My […] ]]> d0cb3926ab1519876300723ed0b6e2b4 Lara Jensen posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/diannejojic/2025/05/01/rethinking-the-scope-of-our-work/#comment-44 Wed, 14 May 2025 02:37:53 -0400 Ha! This reminds me of my first or second Cohort Season when I explored the use of portfolios to document, share and reflect on learning. I too spent the entire Cohort year just thinking and planning. And you helped so much with that! Implementation didn’t happen until the following year. Your post is a good reminder of the value of slowing down…Read more

In reply to - Dianne Jojic wrote a new post on the site Dianne Jojic Rethinking the Scope of our WorkThese last few months have been busy at school and, in all honesty, Melody and I have not made the progress we had hoped. […] ]]> 09e749b8c8e1847fb278690808221e40 Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3035 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:11:05 -0400 Collaborative Context Docking (CCT): Handing Off Thinking at the Speed of Trust
Collaborative Context Docking (CCT): Handing Off Thinking at the Speed of Trust

Here is an idea in its very VERY nacent form……. In The Matrix, when Neo plugs into the mainframe and […]

]]> 6ed2ed40173e1962863894f42d0db75c Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3028 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:37:24 -0500 The Shocking Truth About Independant School Costs: Why They’re Actually a Bargain
The Shocking Truth About Independant School Costs: Why They’re Actually a Bargain

If you’ve clicked on this blog post, chances are you’re either a parent trying to make sense of independent school […]

]]> c0675d25add7e7b2c4619c661cffa2b3 Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3024 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:25:35 -0500 AI Augmented Andragogy – The Future of Teacher Professional Learning
AI Augmented Andragogy – The Future of Teacher Professional Learning

In recent years, the rapid evolution of technology has transformed every aspect of our lives, from communication to healthcare to […]

]]> 984fd44b9001dca6d4bd124eaba2034f Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3017 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:01:39 -0500 Pedagogical Quid Pro Quo in the age of AI – Part 1
Pedagogical Quid Pro Quo in the age of AI - Part 1

Change in education is often framed as a trade-off—losing something in exchange for something else, often with an air of […]

]]> 316938bee483797a1eef64bf5e0cb404 Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Cohort 21 https://cohort21.com/?p=3011 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:11:13 -0500 AI vs Visible Learning – Supercharging Hattie’s High-Impact Strategies & Research
AI vs Visible Learning - Supercharging Hattie’s High-Impact Strategies & Research

Over the past decade, John Hattie’s Visible Learning research has become a cornerstone in evidence-based education. By synthesizing over 1,400 […]

]]> eb50e23cf831869d9b6caf2399609c05 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tanjaness/2025/01/31/hmw-help-7th-and-8th-grade-students-understand-how-their-brain-function-anxiety-and-screen-time-are-interconnected-so-they-can-develop-healthier-digital-habits/#comment-50 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:26:38 -0500 @tness

Hi Tanja,

Your How Might We question tackles a timely and critical issue—helping Grade 7 & 8 students understand the links between brain function, anxiety, and screen time so they can develop healthier digital habits. This is a high-impact initiative because it equips students with self-awareness and agency over their own w…Read more

In reply to - Tanja Ness wrote a new post on the site Tanja Ness Face-to-face #2 Tanja NessHMW help 7th and 8th grade students understand how their brain function, anxiety and screen time are interconnected so they can develop […] ]]>