Having such a strong, consistent leader be present for my entire life has been a comfort. Queen Elizabeth II was such an unshakable pillar in an unsteady world. This Canadian... Learn More

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We’ve all been there. An assembly or fire drill shortens the school day and you are stuck with little pockets of time with each group of students. You search for... Learn More

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When I was teaching art to hundreds of children, one of my favorite ways to teach children how to use paints was to begin with kid-friendly subjects like fish, butterflies,... Learn More