Teachers: Go fly a kite

By Josh Ogilvie

Recently I was at a park with my family and I overheard two different families teaching their children how to fly a kite. They did not know each other and were standing far enough away from each other so that they did not interfere with their attempts to fly a kite. What I saw and…

Parenting and Teaching: 1 Key Strategy to Ensure You Are Effective at Both

By Josh Ogilvie

There are a number of factors to consider what makes an effective teacher and while many of these factors are contextual and situational in nature, one of the most common characteristics is passion. A teacher’s passion helps them to establish a moral compass and guide their energies as they embark on their teaching and learning…