Diversity – Page 4 – St. Clement's

Listening Leverages the Power of Voice

Posted on April 3, 2016 by bwill

Over the break I read a wonderful book entitled Originals: How Non-conformists Move the World by Adam Grant. Grant is a professor at the Wharton School of Business,

The Implications of Identity

Posted on February 28, 2016 by bwill

Over the last several months our staff at St. Clement’s have been discussing the importance of diversity and, most recently, the notion of identity. During a workshop in December we were asked to consider,

Authenticity: The Need to Be Oneself

Posted on January 10, 2016 (August 26, 2018) by bwill

I believe that one of the most important tasks we have at SCS is to ensure that our students leave us with curiosity for learning, the courage to push themselves to grow and learn,

My Own Experiential Education: Empathizing with our Girls Experiences

Posted on December 6, 2015 (August 26, 2018) by bwill

As I reflect on the past week, two very different experiences highlight the importance of understanding and empathizing with our girls such that we can do the very best job possible in preparing them for the future.

The Role of Education and the Importance of Alignment

Posted on October 18, 2015 by bwill

This past week has been a very thought-provoking one, leaving me feeling an urgency to ensure our school community members share a common understanding about the role of a St.

Faces and Philosophies

Posted on September 20, 2015 by bwill

I fully admit that the title of my blog this week was not my own creation. As I spent time speaking with some of our parents at our Grades 9-12 Curriculum Night,

The Importance of Reciprocal Learning

Posted on May 31, 2015 by bwill

This week has reminded me of a very important aspect of learning. Powerful learning happens most often when it is fostered through committed and supportive reciprocal relationships. While the field of education presents hierarchies within its system,

What is Wellness?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by bwill

I have been thinking a lot about the word “wellness” lately, primarily because of the frequency of its use, but also because I often question the perspectives I encounter on achieving a sense of feeling well,

Critical Thinking, Engagement and Compassion

Posted on April 26, 2015 by bwill

A few weeks ago, I stumbled on a book entitled Teaching Critical Thinking: A Practical Wisdom. The title intrigued me, and I was heartened to note that the author is one whom I had enjoyed reading and had,

Being Mindful of Quick Judgement

Posted on February 16, 2015 by bwill

On Saturday I read the The Globe and Mail and was taken with a line written by Elizabeth Renzetti about journalist David Carr, who passed away on Thursday evening.

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