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Tag Archives: Students

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

Pride and Respect

Tom Hierck Posted on March 15, 2013 by Tom HierckMarch 15, 2013

Before taking a mini-break this past week, I had the pleasure of visiting two northern communities in two different provinces. My time in Terrace, British Columbia and Cross Lake, Manitoba provided some great learning for me and both visits were … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged First Nations, Pride, Students

Glory Days (Can’t Pass Us By)

Tom Hierck Posted on February 27, 2012 by Tom HierckFebruary 27, 2012

Glory days well they’ll pass you by Contrary to the sentiment expressed in the song by Bruce Springsteen, in our profession our glory days can’t be something that has passed us by. By this I mean that the students we … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Relationships, Students, Teaching

Tenet #10 – First With the Heart, Then With the Head.

Tom Hierck Posted on January 29, 2012 by Tom HierckJanuary 29, 2012

Bryce Courtenay wrote a great book called “The Power of One” which was a favorite of my son. The main character in the novel, Peekay, talks about his own battles through life and decided his approach must be “first with … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Leadership, Relationships, Students

Tenet #5 – Dreams Should Come in Size XXXL so That We Can Grow Into Them.

Tom Hierck Posted on January 18, 2012 by Tom HierckJanuary 18, 2012

The fifth belief I hold dear follows very closely on the previous one (http://tinyurl.com/7wsf6sx) that speaks to the notion of hope. It’s important for us to have dreams that are bigger than ourselves and to work towards those dreams. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Aspirations, Hope, Motivation, Students

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