Today I reap gold. All those moments of parental cleaving and heart-ache as he gradually grew into his independence: letting go of my hand at kindergarten surviving sweaty goals and skinned knees on the soccer field watching him drive away solo in the minivan dropping him off at university sitting on the sidelines, watching his quest...

Strategies to help students succeed 'We surveyed a number of students - some who had made a better transition as they entered their second year, others less so. And every content junior undergraduate used the same four letter word while describing their first year experience. It didn't come up in the...

For me, it was empty chairs and empty tables. And the fridge full of food. Empty chairs That was the moment it hit home that things are no longer the same. And I have to find my new normal. But right now, I am caught 'in-between'. Like so many other parents across North America...

COME FROM AWAY - a story of compassion and resilience For those who are not yet in the know, Come From Away is a must-see Canadian triumph and a Tony award-winning show. It is the true story of the tiny town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada that responded with grace, courage, and compassion...

STEAM = STEM + Arts As we worry about a future where robots will replace jobs, STEAM graduates are creating their own ideal jobs. Our world is getting more technological. We need graduates with technical skills to match the positions being created for the future. A STEM curriculum (Science Technology Engineering Math)...

BzzzZZZ - my alarm goes off and instead of hitting snooze I bound out of bed to check the current country medal standings; thrilled that while I slept our Canadian athletes were delivering success after success - and that Canada was still in medal podium position in the country standings!...

Short read: If Corporations are constantly evolving to expand their longevity and stay relevant, maybe you should too. Companies that want to stay relevant longer are constantly retooling, restructuring and re-evaluating possible threats. Change is the new normal. Half the companies on the S&P 500 companies will be replaced on...