There is a local makerspace in Vancouver called MakerLabs. They found that it tends to be a more male-dominated space…
My 30 Day Barre Challenge Experience
I have a complete spinal fusion from my Scoliosis surgery, so have very little mobility in my spine. You definitely…
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
This is my first successful attempt at a gluten-free vegan baked good. Usually they just taste like flour or crumble…
Punk Rock and Sharing in an Open Society
Being a teacher is the best job in the world, but sometimes it prevents me from having the punk rock…
Strength Through Teaching Diversity
As a teacher, I don´t get my excitement from preparing students for exams, or discussing grades. I know they are…
Portrait Photography
I have been using my camera a bit more these days and luckily some of my friends have agreed to let…
Wee Weekend in Scotland
I spent the past weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland and had a fantastic time! I took my mom as a present…
Virtual Reality – my first impressions of the potential
It was just a typical Friday night spent in a burnt-out office killing zombies, rescuing friends from a monster-filled labyrinth,…
My Top 5 EdTech Predictions for 2016
I predict (or at least hope) that these trends will reach more K-12 schools in 2016. I want students around…
Why I Want my Students to Write on Medium
I want my students to be readers and writers. Essentially, I want them to be communicators. That sounds simple, but…