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  • I Did It!

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    Sue Dunlop

    You never what you can really do until you try. Like every old cliché, it holds a kernel of truth. When I impulsively committed to #AprilBlogaDay, I really wondered if it was possible. I worried about time and ideas. How could I do it? As a teacher and principal, I have worked with students who had…

  • No More War Stories

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    Sue Dunlop

    Do you ever notice our fascination with bad news, crazy tweets or others’ misfortunes? The web is full of these kinds of stories, whether about celebrities or everyday people. It’s everywhere, and I see it in education too. We love to tell about how much marking or how many emails we have. Or about that student…

  • Champion, Promote, Defend, Support

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    Sue Dunlop

    Everyone deserves a champion. We find it easy to support and defend the people we love.  When it comes to our work, it’s also effortless to champion those who think the same way we do. Surrounding ourselves with like minded people is very comfy. When I first started using Twitter for professional networking and learning…

  • How to Avoid Your Reptile Brain

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    Sue Dunlop

    Imagine this scenario: you are in a workshop. The facilitator asks for ideas or suggestions. You bravely put up your hand or speak out to offer something. The facilitator says, “Well, but…” What happens to you? Or this one: you are in a conversation with your boss, who is a great person. She asks a…

  • Blogging Meme/Sunshine Award

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    Sue Dunlop

    You’ve probably heard about the blogging internet meme making the rounds? It seems that everyone and their dog is participating, and why not?  Talking about yourself can be fun, and I am really enjoying getting to know the people whose blogs I read a little better. Brian Harrison, principal in Keswick, Ontario, invited me to participate…

  • Five Reasons to Smile More

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    Sue Dunlop

    I’ve been thinking a lot about smiling lately. I read Sue Stephenson’s new book, Kidding Around: Connecting Kids to Happiness, Laughter and Humour.  She talks about helping the children and teens in your life find happiness. Being mindful about all that is good is an important component. Smiling and laughing is just as important. Children tend…