Unlearn16: Class is in Session

In this episode, I take you back to the swing sets of 1978 and jump off into the complex world of race, ethnicity, sex, and identity.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  The easy questions are never interesting...and to be honest, they never get asked anymore...there is google.  Education is more about nuance, discussion and critical analysis th...

In this episode, I take a walk through Metro Prep Academy to see what we have accomplished over the year and what amazing things are in our future.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  I don't think I ever saw myself as a Vice Principal of a school, but I could never see myself working somewhere other than Metro Prep Academy.  Thank god I ha...

In this episode, I almost get swept out to sea when the tide goes out.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  Fear and overcoming it are perhaps the two most important aspects of life.  At no point does life come easy, and it is our job to figure out how to face adversity and rise.  The ocean taught me a little of that, but being in a school play, ...

In this episode, a student sat me down and forced me to unlearn.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  One student sat me down with one vital question and it changed me and how I educate from that day forward.  Funny part is, she doesn't even remember having the conversation with...I guess we know when people change us but not when we change ...

In this episode, I step into daycare and decide that Bert and Ernie overalls are ssoooo last year.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  What we wear is an expression of who we are and how we wish to present ourselves...it has power and weight...it is the first way we are judged.  Having good conversations about what we wear is the quickest window...

In this episode, I take into the hallways of Wellesley Hospital where I would take my first steps while my mom taught me what it was to be a superhero.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  This episode dives into who my mom is and how she was able to SHOW me what empathy, work ethic, intelligence, and accountability were.  Some parents lecture, s...

In this episode, I jump into all my favourite memories of my Grandma Ruby - a woman who is the best source of my humour.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  This episode may get a little 'teary' at times...but it is an important retrospect of a woman who led a life with such courage and confidence I could help but follow...a woman who ...

In this episode, I will sit down with a high school volleyball teammate, Saley, and we will talk about how a post =-it changed my life.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  This obviously isn't just about a single post-it...Saley and I discuss the incredibly important elements of a team, finding your strength and supporting your people.  Vol...

In this episode, we jump into the baseball game that changed my life found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  I sit down with you in my car, hotdog from Harvey's, to discuss what it has been like being the only woman in some rooms or fields.  It's funny how they always want to keep us out until they realize they need us - isn't it?  PS - just wait for the par...

In this episode, we dive into the behind the words of my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book is About' - available July 1, 2025.  My Uncle Ray and I sit down to have a conversation about the chapter 'Draw an Oval' - where we discuss art, teaching and where my inspiration comes from.  You want an honest and powerful conversation about teaching - this is it.

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In this episode, I have the incredible privilege and, let's be honest, horse shoe carrying buckets of luck, to sit down with the Canadian artist - Amanda Marshall.  

We talk about music, the business, politics and how she will dedicate her next single to me.  (ok, maybe not that last one).

So, sit down, put on Tuesday's Child softly, and spend the next hour being inspired by one of Canada's greatest...