Category Archives: leadership

Leadership: Faith in Others

Posted on May 21, 2017 by colleenkr

  Somehow, through a series of fortunate events, I am benefitting from the support of other leaders.  My career is beginning to evolve and it is only through my relationships with strong and secure leaders that I am able to … Continue reading →

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Play: Essential for Learning

Posted on February 25, 2017 by colleenkr

One of the most effective ways to nurture creativity is to provide an environment where artists can explore and experiment freely.  My grade 10 students were introduced to reduction printing this week, and we spent a number of classes having fun with … Continue reading →

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Draw a Line for Me…

Posted on May 31, 2016 by colleenkr

Every Saturday morning, my kids and I jump in the car and head to Thunder Bay for swimming lessons.  It takes just over an hour to get there, so we usually listen to CBC radio to help us pass the … Continue reading →

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#TLLP2016

Posted on May 6, 2016 by colleenkr

I am sitting on a plane, on my way back to Thunder Bay from Toronto, after #TLLP2016.  Three days devoted to learning more about our project, clarifying our thinking and working toward our goals.  I am so thankful that Lindsay … Continue reading →

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Andragogy: a New World of Learning

Posted on April 30, 2016 by colleenkr

I hadn’t heard the term andragogy until about three weeks ago, when I was listening to a podcast from #EdChat Radio while running on the treadmill.  In this episode, Tom Whitby and Nancy Blair discuss the usefulness of Professional Development with their … Continue reading →

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