Minute Musings

Musings 16

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Tom HierckJanuary 5, 2020

My latest Minute Musing where I talk about the importance of keeping the celebrations going when you return to school

Musings 15

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Tom HierckDecember 16, 2019

My latest Minute Musing where I talk about evidence. Do you have quality evidence on all students to ensure they learn and grow?

Musings 14

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Tom HierckNovember 27, 2019

My latest Minute Musing (done in the cold) where we ponder the relevancy of schools as currently constructed. Students’ futures or parents’ pasts?

Musings 13

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Tom HierckNovember 11, 2019

My latest Minute Musing. Are you working with the odds-on favourite or will you ensure all students cross the finish line? Clarifying that all means ALL…

Musings 12

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Tom HierckOctober 26, 2019

My latest Minute Musing taken at 6,000 feet. Are you a team or a loose collection of individual talent? Strong, committed teams overcome any obstacles.

Musings 11

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Tom HierckOctober 11, 2019

My latest Minute Musing where I talk about your three priorities in service of your mission. What would you identify? Thanks for sharing.

Musings 10

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Tom HierckSeptember 29, 2019

My latest Minute Musing where I talk about courage and vulnerability, two qualities every good educator possesses.

Musings 9

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Tom HierckSeptember 14, 2019

My latest Minute Musing comes to you from the shore of the Mackenzie river in the Far North where I talk about a topic that began in a chat with Superintendent Clifford Jones who is in the Deep South. Collective Commitment or Conditional Conviction?

Musings 8

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Tom HierckSeptember 1, 2019

My latest Minute Musing comes to you from Nipawin. Are you chasing evidence or chasing numbers?

Musings 7

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Tom HierckAugust 17, 2019

My latest Minute Musing comes to you from my front yard as I talk about the upcoming school year and making every student believe so they can achieve. Relationships, relationships, relationships…