“We don’t hope for miracles. We make miracles a reality by doing more than we ever thought possible”. This sentiment was instilled in me by my rowing coaches in the summer of 2012. I had set a goal to win the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and, with the help of my coaches and teammates, […]
On the opposite wall from the whiteboard in room 201 is a nicely decorated bulletin board, carefully constructed by my awesome colleague to catch the attention of our students. Its aim is to promote a growth mindset in our students. Instead of thinking, “I am terrible at this” the board encourages them to think, “I […]
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 […]