Welcome to WilsonTeacher.ca! Educators constantly have to adapt to new expectations, pedagogies, and curriculum delivery models while focusing on students’ academic, well-being, and social-emotional needs. I appreciate the educators and visitors who utilize the site for resources and ideas, and…
Handling The Stress of the Job
I vividly remember the morning of Tuesday, September 6, 2005. At 8:45am, around twenty Grade 10 students poured into Room 28 in Geraldton Composite High School. At 8:50am, O Canada played over the intercom, followed by the morning’s announcements. I…
(Nearing) The End of the First Semester of the First Year
The end of Semester One is rapidly approaching, and this is an opportune time to reflect on the successes and challenges that I’ve encountered as a new administrator over the past five months. I still start each morning by walking…
A (Momentary?) Sigh of Relief – And Time to Consider A School Vision
The first two months of the school year are chaotic – especially when those two months are the first two months in a new role. While I am grateful for all of the support I have, (both from my board’s…