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  • Looking Back – Planning Forward

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    Sue Dunlop

    Our school year is drawing to a close. It’s a frantic time as all educators finish up year end tasks and plan for important occasions like graduation and even closing ceremonies. And yet… June is the perfect time for reflection.  July can be too late; we’ve already checked out and started vacation. In August, the…

  • #Nerdlution Comments

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    Sue Dunlop

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  • “Why Would I Want to Learn from Someone Who Doesn’t Want to Learn from Me?”

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    Sue Dunlop

    This is a powerful quote from an Ontario student on the Minister’s Student Advisory Council. It challenges every educator to think about what students have to teach us. It uncovers the power differential inherent in today’s schooling model.  It points the way to a real interaction between teacher and student where ideas are respected and where…

  • 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…

  • Two for Two Thousand Fourteen

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    Sue Dunlop

    Two resolutions: both are worthy of time and effort. They can make a difference to my personal and work life, provide balance and help me build relationships. 1. Listen more than I talk. I wrote a post about this earlier this year. In my current role as superintendent, this has become even more important. 2. Read…

  • Three Steps to Better Leadership

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    Sue Dunlop

    I reflect often on my leadership practices.  I want to be as transparent as possible about my values, my thinking and my growth as a leader. I am always conscious of my influence and my impact, which is often where leadership lies.  Here are three things I do to be a better leader: 1)  Listen…