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  • Best April Fools!

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    Sue Dunlop

    Yesterday, on April 1st, I visited a secondary school to talk with the principal and vice principals about their work and school improvement. Classroom visits are always part of the agenda since I love to see what is going on, meet educators and talk with students about their work. When I arrived, the principal suggested…

  • An Introvert in an Extrovert World

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    Sue Dunlop

    I’m an introvert. There, I said it. If you know me, maybe you don’t believe it.  Let me explain. In Quiet: the Power of the Introvert in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain brilliantly explains the large body of research and her own personal experience around introverts and extroverts. She makes a convincing argument…

  • 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…

  • Co-Learning and Hierarchy: Mutually exclusive?

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    Sue Dunlop

    Co-learning: when a group of people comes together in a spirit of inquiry to share knowledge, investigate possibilities and learn from each other. (From Edward Brantmeier article) Characteristics of Co-learning: *  All knowledge is valued *  Reciprocal value of knowledge sharers *  Care for each other as people and co-learners *  Trust *  Learning from one…

  • System Leaders with School Responsibilities

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    Sue Dunlop

    “We need system leaders with school responsibilities.” This culture building quote comes from Dr. John Malloy, Director of Education for Hamilton-Wentworth. He said it during a meeting with superintendents, principals and vice principals. It resonates strongly with me, because I see it as a shift in thinking for so many school leaders. Big picture thinking has…

  • 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…