Crucial. The two concepts are indivisible and born of an individuals' past experiences. If we wish to impact the outcome in a positive manner then blame and contempt must give way to empathy, relationship building and purposeful instruction. x.com/NRossiSD57/sta…

And so begins the 41st annual BCPVPA Short Course at UBC! So excited to participate in the learning as a faciliator... its going to be an awesome week!

Bruce Beairsto explaining the implementation dip. Those who are constantly emerging as a learner/leader, constantly pushing the envelope can be in multiple implementation dips at the same time, but also experiencing multiple successes... the only way forward 😀

So much fun, thanks to Steve Baker and the School of Rock students for letting me be a part of the show 😁

Challenges amplify the existing emotional state of the building. Proper triage is essential but pales in importance to the pre-work necessary to equip people/systems to manage emotional complexity out of the gate. Blessed to work with such a fantastic team of educators 🙂

Risky Play Pro-D at Ron Brent Elementary today! Learning the difference between hazards and risk with an eye to increasing resilience and a sense of agency in our kids 🙂 Missy Glover @KapManhas @leekarpenko Cindy Heitman Anita Richardson

Yes! All students welcomed, fed, supported... everyday. So lucky to work with a staff that understands academic achievement rests upon a foundation of care and respect for all students. Go Ron Brent! ashley sarai Missy Glover @leekarpenko

Love this visual. I wish I knew where it came from (found in my photos, so I got it somewhere on the #worldwideinterwebthingy #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

As administrators… we are often just making it up as we go. There’s not a manual for the stuff we deal with each day. We just try to support the teachers and do right by the students... employing empathy, love, and common sense.

Such a beautiful experience for us Kelsey MacDonald Conrad Turner Dawn Bast, B.A., B.Ed., M. Ed. Mussih to all of the learners and leaders who graciously shared their space with us

First casting as the new Art/Metal class at DPSS takes shape. Thank you to Gavyn Linton for his vision and hard work bringing this class to life! @leekarpenko

Exciting Summer Job opportunities with an awesome and respected non-profit. parentsupportbc.ca/work-with-us/ #Victoria #Nanaimo #PrinceGeorge

Such a fantastic visit, thank you Jackie Connell for showing us all of the good work being done. As amazed as I was by what I saw today, I am equally curious as to how we could provide these supports for students in #sd57 x.com/yo_stelms/stat…

Powerful performance at the Lighting the Fire Conference; honoring two future leaders within the aboriginal community who shared their award winning essays. Stunning examples of the creativity and leadership that aboriginal education can foster within our youth.

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A beautiful quote at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights... the kids are, and have always been alright 👍

Good times in Winnepeg 👍@yo_stelms AbEdSD57 @leekarpenko