Needless to say, I have been thinking a tremendous amount about what one can learn in light of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Our community is increasingly diverse. I celebrated Easter this past weekend,
From Darkness Comes Light
Tag: Courage
A Marathon Not a Sprint
During times of uncertainty, it is important to stay true to oneâs values, to move forward step by step, and to surround yourself with those who will support you by providing constructive feedback,
Progress Not Perfection: Mixed Messaging
This past weekend, I had brunch with an Alumna. We were talking about careers, life, and writing and in the course of our conversation she noted, âItâs progress, not perfection;â as if to remind herself,
Gumption Then And Now
On Friday, our community celebrated St. Clementâs Day with Dr. Vivia Kieswetter, Childrenâs Minister from St. Clementâs Church, who spoke about the importance of stories. She reminded everyone of the story of Saint Clement,
Things Are Not Always As They Seem
At the end of last week and into the weekend, I attended the Canadian Accredited Independent Schoolsâ (CAIS) Heads and Chairs conference with Karen McKay, our schoolâs Vice Chair of the Board,
Citizenship At Work
St. Clementâs School has been working with New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL), a research-based association working alongside educators to help them design and implement deep learning experiences for their students.
Connecting the Thoughts
I treat each new school year like the New Year by setting resolutions and goals for myself. While many of them are professional, there are always a few personal ones as well.
Setting A Tone
I am writing this blog having just watched nineteen-year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu play Serena Williams in the Womenâs finals of the U.S. Open. Ms Andreescu has been, in my mind,
Closing Message 2019
Good evening and welcome to our 118th St. Clementâs School Closing. We are thrilled to gather as a community to celebrate our outstanding girls and their accomplishments.
It is unfathomable to me that we are here already;
Meeting our Mission
This past weekend was our annual Alumnae Reunion with an assembly on Friday morning, a cocktail party Friday night, a luncheon on Saturday to celebrate milestone years, and a church service on Sunday at St.