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…2 min read·Jun 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…2 min read·Jun 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…2 min read·May 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…2 min read·May 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.”2 min read·May 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…2 min read·Aug 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…2 min read·Jun 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…2 min read·Jun 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.3 min read·Jun 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…3 min read·Jun 6, 2021----