Published inEd-Tech Talks·Mar 20, 2022The Academy of Human InteractionWhy we need a new type of public education As we speed towards an ever more automated and remote world in post-pandemic times, the importance of teaching interpersonal skills is needed more than ever. So, envisioning an academy that will teach with a focus on the depth and diversity of…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Mar 9, 2022How Cruelty Comes Back to Haunt UsThis refugee crisis, similar to all others, leaves a disproportionate number of kids in distress and we have no plan to resolve it Like the rest of the world, I have been spending a lot of time thinking about the Russian invasion into Ukraine. I’ve read some beautiful articles about…Ukraine4 min readUkraine4 min read
Feb 28, 2022To All the Things I Thought I Needed…Part 1only that which is useful needs a place in my life Sitting in the back of my closet is a large ashiko hand drum that was purchased at a music festival that took place several years ago. On that weekend, the sway and swagger of music captivated me and the…Hand Drum4 min readHand Drum4 min read
Feb 20, 2022When a Former Student is MurderedA former student of mine was shot to death in Toronto this week*. I’m not sure how else to start this. In addition to his name, the information on the internet had him listed as #9/2022. The ninth homicide of the year 2022. That’s it. I couldn’t find much more…News5 min readNews5 min read
Feb 14, 2022The Queen’s SpeechI confess to being a fan of Queen Elizabeth II. But, I am not going to gush about her virtues, accomplishments or perceived missteps in her 70th Jubilee year. …Queen Elizabeth4 min readQueen Elizabeth4 min read
Jan 27, 2022Writing and Photography in a New LandscapeWriting has always been a second home to me. I have written short stories, plays, poetry and songs. I have also written curriculum for professional and educational groups and loved every minute of it. I see it as an authentic way for people to connect. …Photography2 min readPhotography2 min read