Blog posts – Out of the Well

Doing Education Better

I was an elementary school teacher in Ontario for over 20 years. I recently resigned from my job, disillusioned by the lack of change in our system, even though we know better. I had been deep down a rabbit hole about the intersection of neurodiversity, parenting, education, and trauma. I had railed for years againstContinue reading “Doing Education Better”

Dreaming Bigger

So, we want to change the world… but where do we start? There are so many things that need changing. There are so many balls in the air. How do we balance the economy with the environment? How do we balance the fear of leaving our homes as we reopen amid COVID with the fearContinue reading “Dreaming Bigger”

Post COVID Visioning

One month into the COVID-19 inspired shutdown, we have had plenty of time to adjust to ‘The New Normal.’ While there are differing opinions on how long this crisis will last, how severe the restrictions will get, and what might put an end to our current situation, most people seem to agree that we willContinue reading “Post COVID Visioning”

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to Out of the Well! I am a teacher, parent, and human being interested in finding creative solutions to the myriad challenges that face us in modern society. I have been half-heartedly meaning to start this blog for years, and more recently had a false start where I ALMOST got going. NowContinue reading “Welcome!”