Author Archives: jimnelson806

My mother was a teacher. So was I . When I was in grade 9, a crabby Math teacher punished me for a minor offence with a silly punishment – to write out the Roman numerals from one to ten … Continue reading →

 The Seven Year Itch  After seven years of teaching, most teachers come to a professional crossroads, or what I call the Seven Year Itch. What is the Seven Year Itch? In the movie, it’s the doldrums of a seven-year marriage that results … Continue reading →

The 4H club of yesteryear was a rural, agricultural, youth organization. State fairs, and exhibitions offered venues for 4H club youth to show the farm animals and /or pets they tended, worked with, groomed, and loved. 4H was a secular … Continue reading →

1) “Building shared vision must be seen as a central element of the daily work of school leaders.It is ongoing and never-ending” Peter Senge 2) “The beatings will continue until morale improves. “ Anonymous 3) “Not everything that counts can … Continue reading →

In the sixties, schools were morally tight ships. Teachers and Principals missed no opportunity to discuss moral behaviour, and other aspects of social responsibility.  In every assembly, the Principal or a deputized teacher, would pontificate about accepting others, respecting adults, … Continue reading →

In the 70s and early 80s, Port Moody was a lot foggier than it is today. Maybe it was pre- global warming or maybe just a few years of unusually warmer inlet air condensing into fog against the cold Port … Continue reading →

Disclaimer:  I am unequivocally against anyone’s painting his/her face black or in any other way drawing attention to any identifiable trait or characteristic of any traditionally oppressed people. That said, the word “blackface” is being incorrectly and unfairly used in Canada. … Continue reading →

Congressional representative Ilhan Omar is a supporter of Palestinian liberation and a critic of Israel’s actions in their battle with the Palestinian people. What did she say that has resulted in such vehement and bi- partisan objection? What would cause … Continue reading →