Author: Daphne McMenemy
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Keep Going
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Insecurity. It’s a terrible feeling. A lack of confidence. It can eat away at you. It can stop you from doing things you want to do. It’s makes you question yourself. It makes you question what you’ve always known to be true. So, what do you do about it? I reflect. Then, I write. And here we are.…
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We Don’t Meet People By Accident
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There’s a saying that begins we don’t meet people by accident….you’ll find various endings, but they all make the same point – the people we meet, the people that enter our lives are meant to do so. I am a sucker for clichés and that one, along with everything happens for a…
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Make Noise. Be Loud
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When I read something profound, I write it down. I have notes upon notes saved in my phone with these little bits of wisdom that I read when I need to be inspired, when I need a pick me up or just because I want to be immersed in something positive and meaningful. Every now…
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Dialogue, Not Monologue
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My latest educational read has been Risk Taker by Brian Aspinall. The book is filled with relatable and thought-provoking stories and lessons written in a way only Brian can. When I read books like this, I often write down thoughts or quotes that leave an impression. So…here we are. In one of his accounts…
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The Best & Worst Thing A Parent Ever Said
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I’ve been hosting parent-teacher conferences for the last two days. I’m fortunate to have a very supportive parent community around me who always have positive things to share. My favourite is always, (and obviously), “So and so loves coming to school!” Who wouldn’t want to be told that you’re a part of…
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It’s Okay to Be Where You Are – It’s Not Okay to Stay There
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I remember the year a SMART Board was installed in my classroom. It was a game changer at the time. I ditched the blackline masters and accompanying teacher’s manual and made my own program. My way. Everything we did from then on was interactive. I loved my SMART Board. Next came iPads. I had access to an…
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You Can’t Stop the Waves
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The holidays are just about over…back to work and regular routine and schedules in just a few days. Call me crazy, but I’m happy to get back to it all. I don’t like the holidays. There. I said it. This year, the holidays were a Let’s Just Get Through These Two Weeks…
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CSEd – Where Do Girls Belong?
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This post was originally written for BrianAspinall.com and can be found here It’s Computer Science Education Week. My social media feed is filled with amazing things happening in classrooms around the globe. It’s filled with ideas, resources and endless opportunities for educators to network with one another and add to their teacher toolbox. It’s…
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We All Have A Story
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I have a story. We all have a story. On December 9th, 2009 the phone rang unexpectedly. The clock said 11:15am. The only words I registered on the other end were, Your father…he’s gone. I have spent every December 9th for the last ten years the exact same way. I dig out the few photos I have and…