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You Say You Want a Resolution… (apologies to Lennon/McCartney)

Tom Hierck Posted on January 6, 2019 by Tom HierckJanuary 6, 2019

As our school communities return after the holidays there is a question about resolutions. Some of you may have engaged in this over the holidays (and may have already lost your resolve!). I checked the online dictionary for some definitions … Continue reading →

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Seasons – Redux

Tom Hierck Posted on December 24, 2018 by Tom HierckDecember 29, 2018

First posted on December 29, 2013 by Tom Hierck Modified December 24, 2018 To everything there is a season,a time for every purpose under the sun. This opening line from an oft-quoted section of Ecclesiastes is resonating with me at this time of … Continue reading →

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Familiarity Breeds Content

Tom Hierck Posted on August 12, 2018 by Tom HierckAugust 12, 2018

In a recent professional learning session I was leading with colleagues the discussion turned to the years of service educators in the room had accrued. I framed the questions as: How many of you have been in school most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Familiarity, Positive School Culture, Students, Success

Positive School Culture

Tom Hierck Posted on May 21, 2018 by Tom HierckMay 21, 2018

An easy, objective way to assess beneficial behaviors and interactions in your schools.

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Mentor – Have One, Be One

Tom Hierck Posted on March 31, 2015 by Tom HierckMarch 31, 2015

The role mentoring plays in our lives has been generating a lot of dialogue recently. I love the fact that the word “mentor” can be a noun (an experienced and trusted advisor) or a verb (advise or train someone) as … Continue reading →

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Can We Agree That All Means ALL?

Tom Hierck Posted on February 16, 2015 by Tom HierckFebruary 16, 2015

I attended the recent Title 1 conference in Salt Lake City and was pleased to sit alongside Chris Weber and Shane Templeton on a panel facilitated by Lissa Pijanowski to talk about our work and reference the RTI Roadmap that … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged All, Relationships, Success

Your Next First Step

Tom Hierck Posted on January 26, 2015 by Tom HierckJanuary 26, 2015

I was fortunate to spend time with two schools this past week and have enjoyed an ongoing connection with them for almost three years. Over that time we’ve looked at curriculum design, assessment practice, school culture, leadership, and response to … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Growth, Planning, Relationships

Through A Fresh Set of Eyes (Lessons Learned from Liam)

Tom Hierck Posted on January 11, 2015 by Tom HierckJanuary 11, 2015

Like I hope many of you did, I took the last two weeks of 2014 to relax, refresh, and recharge. I tried to be very disciplined in not getting swept up in work. Having our kids and grandkids with us … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Learning, Second-look, Today

Dealing With the Yeah, Buts (One at a Time)

Tom Hierck Posted on November 29, 2014 by Tom HierckNovember 29, 2014

I’ve been speaking and writing a lot lately about content versus intent. I believe we are at a period in education where we know more about teaching and learning than ever before. I am always inspired by what colleagues share … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Change, Growth, Outcomes

What is the “Value-Added” in Schools Today?

Tom Hierck Posted on November 11, 2014 by Tom HierckNovember 11, 2014

The last month has seen extensive travel (over 25,000 km flown) and wonderful opportunities to connect with colleagues from all over Canada and the United States. I’ve been focusing some of my work around the concept of “value-added” in schools … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Engagement

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