Author Archives: collinsd

School Nurses to Return

Posted on March 11, 2012 by collinsd

Alberta Education Minister T. Lukaszuk has said that he would like to see the return of the school nurse. (Edmonton Journal March 11, 2012) I have never attended school with a school nurse. I am sure that much of my … Continue reading →

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Replace or fix?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by collinsd

As long as I’ve been a teacher and as long as I’ve been in administration I find myself defending the profession. There are the usual attacks on teachers as public employees and all the benefits we receive that are costing … Continue reading →

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Effective Teaching Workshop

Posted on March 7, 2011 by collinsd

Recently attended a two-day workshop on what constitutes effective teaching and how we, as administrators, can identify it, encourage it, and improve toward a better environment for our students. Overall, I feel refreshed when I come out of a workshop … Continue reading →

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Moving with Purpose

Posted on December 14, 2010 by collinsd

I want to thank Kelly from Boston Pizza for a statement she made a few days ago. I hope you don’t mind, Kelly, but the statement has stuck with me and I just have to bring it up in this … Continue reading →

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Who Attends Vermilion Outreach

Posted on December 8, 2010 by collinsd

casual group of casual students smiling from Crestock Stock Images This article appeared in the Vermilion Standard and Vermilion Voice. The Vermilion Outreach School is a choice for high school students who have not had success in a regular school. This … Continue reading →

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