Miles of SmilesLeadership- so much to unpackSimultaneous to completing my PIDP, I am working on my Bachelor's in Leadership degree and it’s absolutely fascinating. There is so much to…Jun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
Miles of SmilesPARTNERSAs part of a course assignment, I met with Vanessa from Calgary and chatted about trends in her field of expertise. Vanessa works at an…Jun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
Miles of SmilesThe Flipped Classroom“Flipping” the classroom is not a new concept, but it’s recent emphasis and re-invention have made it a buzz term in education. In short…May 23, 2022May 23, 2022
Miles of SmilesMore than a TrendWhen I consider what is changing in my field and how I will need to adapt or prepare, I think of the stressors of my colleagues. The…May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Miles of SmilesChanges…June 6- “My biggest problem in life is that I don’t have enough time to do all of the outdoor activities I love.”May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Miles of SmilesProfessional GoalsI find it somewhat challenging to address professional goals when I am currently unsure of my professional future. Ideally, I would like to…Aug 4, 2021Aug 4, 2021
Miles of SmilesBlogging? Me?I have thought about attempting to blog on many occasions, but have never taken the leap. First, there is the process of finding a platform…Jun 22, 2021Jun 22, 2021
Miles of SmilesUnwrapping My White SupremacyWhile doing some reading for class and challenging myself (a middle-aged, white, middle-class female) to explore the topic of racial…Jun 15, 2021Jun 15, 2021
Miles of SmilesSkillful Teaching- what is it?Stephen D. Brookfield outlines four assumptions (bolded) in regards to skillful teaching in Chapter 2 of his book The Skillful Teacher.Jun 9, 2021Jun 9, 2021
Miles of SmilesA little about me…My name is Mona and I currently work as an administrative assistant at an elementary school. I am passionate about education and have a…Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021