Reflections On Teaching & Life

The Varsity Blues college scandal is something I have been following and not because "Aunt Becky" or a "Desperate Housewife" were indited. There's a larger story at play. As a 22 year old on the verge of graduating with high distinction in the top 10% of my class with a double major, a deans list student, recently inducted into an honour society with countless hours of volunteer experience with children and youth while, battling the financial struggles that come from being raised by a single parent - I knew education was where my career would land, the path through which I would make a difference. As I applied to the Faculty of Education a white peer told me "people like me won't get in because people like you will". It was said like fact. We were standing in front of Sidney Smith with another peer all waiting to enter our Sociology of Gender Relations class, (ironic) and I remember being stunned into silence. Words failed me, her statement was untrue I knew, yet it stung. Years later I've had the fortune to do some creative and unexpected things in my career but the field of education is not a neutral one- I've learned to navigate it by code-switching, and creating my network of allies. It's why issues of diversity, systemic oppression and inclusion resonate deeply and is part of my life's work.

I probably should buy stocks in amazon considering how much time I spend on that site 😂 all jokes aside- these are some incredible resources to introduce children to accessibility and art appreciation. What are the stories of the artists behind some of the most famous works? What does art mean? How do you express a sense of self and belonging through the arts?

Early childhood education is one of the most critical elements in a child’s education as it sets the foundation. I hope for years and decades to come we protect the spaces, the educators and the programs that are necessary for the well being of children.

Possibly the most magical place on earth

Registration for TDSB educators is open now for this amazing event- the second annual New Horizons conference. My Leaders for Tomorrow comrade and I are excited to co-facilitate a session on our anti-bias work in the early years!

March break reading continues. I’m the kind of person that has multiple books on the go.

Materials for our word installation have arrived!

Happy March Break!

Pedagogical documentation is a process of reflection, thinking, critique and meaning making in collaboration. It is about checking our biases or uncovering them, it is in service of children. “It’s a process not a display”. here I come! Can you tell I’m really excited about this conference?

The month of March has always been a tough one for me because it is this month that my father died so many years ago and my life irrevocably changed. So March Breaks are always a little hard and a lot reflective. This March Break I turn to inspirational reading by

Cherish new beginnings- I promise you it’s worth it ❤️

What happens when imagination and materials intersect?

Sometimes when I walk around this classroom in its state of calm, I can hear the laughter and joy of our girls. I love seeing who they’re becoming in this space. I love the teacher I’m becoming in this space and I love, love working with the most awesome co-teacher ever. This job brings me such joy for so many reasons. Goodnight classroom- Happy March Break! Photo Credit: my co-teacher- he takes better pictures than I do.

Sometimes when I walk around this classroom in its state of calm, I can hear the laughter and joy of our girls. I love seeing who they’re becoming in this space. I love the teacher I’m becoming in this space and I love, love working with the most awesome co-teacher ever. This job brings me such joy for so many reasons. Goodnight classroom- Happy March Break!

Come by the SK classroom to see all the words we’ve been collecting!

Happy International WOMEN’S Day from the fierce girls Havergal College and a shout-out to my awesome co-teacher whose idea it was to do this! We also started our Rebel Girls project today, which seems fitting.

It’s the countdown train!

A inspired by the amazing play “The 26 Letter Dance” at

Broadening concepts of beauty to include who we are on the inside.

Come by the SK room and check out the gorgeous collaborative art piece the Students created inspired by

If you are an educator interested in learning about through consider this ! You can win cool prizes and you get a gift bag!! Louise Kool & Galt

I ❤️ this story! Whimsical and captivating - can’t wait to read this!

One of the concepts we are exploring in SK is growth mindset - who better to explain that making mistakes is Ok than a

When a student is so inspired by the book that they go home and collect words like the main character

Today our SK friends set up their own invitation inspired by the book “Stick Kid”

Every story has a beginning and this is mine. Every journey begins with questions- some are hard to ask, some people wish you would leave alone.

If you’re capable of making the roads look like something you can eat off of, why must the sidewalks be a death trap? Asking for a friend

Wishing everyone a Happy Shivaratri

Thanks Rache because you know I’m a sparkly unicorn. This was the best and most thoughtful gift. Grateful for you :) 🦄