Moreover my potential to nap, my grandkids and my airport strikes I don’t brag about a lot. However along with these issues I typically brag about my community. Half curiosity, half luck, I’ve amassed a community of individuals in my life that’s really stellar. Individuals on the earth of training who’re vivid thinkers and caring people who selfishly make me higher as an educator and human. I as soon as acknowledged I’m an enormous spinoff.
A part of the luck of constructing this community has been my privilege to journey and spend time with these individuals. Like everybody else over the previous few years, I’ve been extra confined to my display screen to take care of this community. However after every week of travelling from Vancouver to Toronto and again residence, my drive residence from the airport allowed me time to replicate and I had an awesome sense of gratitude and felt compelled to write down about, brag and name-drop the fantastic people I used to be in a position to work together with over 3 days. Right here we go.
Chris Kennedy. Chris has been a long-time buddy. Actually one in all my first Canadian connections. He and I had been among the many first and still-standing bloggers in Canadian training. There are various issues I love about him however particularly, he’s been a beautiful sounding board in higher understanding the present state of faculties. He’s not afraid to problem concepts and dwell in uncertainty. His curiosity is at all times current and I do know he’s extremely revered amongst his friends. Actually among the finest leaders I do know. Enjoyable reality: He won’t ever serve sandwiches for lunch conferences.
Julie Foss. Julie is new to my community however is now a piece colleague. She is as considerate as they arrive. This week Julie and I facilitated 100 highschool leaders within the MetroVan space and I marvelled at her ability and talent to offer equal elements construction and autonomy for members. She’s an ideal listener and I do know she’ll at all times provide you with a greater means and thought shifting ahead.
George Kozlovic, Ian Kennedy, Brooke Moore. These three leaders from three totally different faculty districts in Metro Vancouver replicate high-quality experience and management on this area. However past that, their want to collaborate and share units them aside. The work they’ve led round evaluation, Indigenous studying and highschool transformation, on the whole, is exemplary. They’re so beneficiant with their time and their willingness to be weak is inspiring.
Gino Bondi. Gino and I’ve a particular reference to obscure Canadian TV references. Past that, Gino is a no-nonsense chief who works tirelessly to make faculty higher for college kids. He’s emphatic in the direction of all learners and pursues genuine and significant studying to be the staple of public training.
After a late night flight to Toronto, I spent the subsequent day attending the Dell Revolutionary Roadshow. Katina Papulkas organized an impressive occasion. Katina is certainly a mover and shaker. She and I work carefully collectively as ALP is Dell’s Skilled Studying supplier. Her position as Schooling Strategist is about exploring progressive methods for college kids and organizations to leverage know-how. She is the mastermind behind such initiatives as Ladies Who Recreation and Soar with Mentor. Katina is featured in my CanadianED Management Present
Robert Martellaci. Robert is the founding father of MindShare Studying. Robert’s community is actually spectacular. There should not many who’re as dedicated to selling innovation in studying throughout Canada as a lot as Robert. Robert has been very supportive of my work all through the years and he’s carried out the identical for a lot of others as effectively. Robert can also be featured on an episode of my podcast.
Jason Bucherri. Jason and I spend a few years on the highway collectively throughout our days at Discovery Schooling. Jason’s background in training and enterprise makes provides him a particular perception into the tutorial panorama. Past that, his love of philosophy and exploring concepts makes him an ideal discover at any networking occasion. He and I additionally spend hours speaking sports activities. Given I’ve helped flip him right into a golfer, makes me proud.
Alec Couros. Alec was the keynote speaker for the occasion. Alec and I’m going again over 20 years. We’ve keynoted and introduced collectively and attended many conferences over time. Apparently I’m his third brother.
Alec is a world chief in digital and data literacy. I’ll at all times be glad about giving me the chance to show undergrads and grad college students. He’s at all times been beneficiant together with his time and experience with me and with others. I’m proud to name him a buddy.
I’d say that’s a reasonably good week and a reasonably spectacular group of folks that have contributed immensely to my life each professionally and personally. To not brag. Properly, really to brag.