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About me

I have a very eclectic background. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts, an MA in Humanities and an MA in Education Management. For many years I worked in the financial industry as a graphic designer. I then became a teacher. I have one published book and I am currently working on a couple others. I truly enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and writing.

Briefly me

My passion is ...

my family, my job, my faith

I know too much about ...

many things

My parents always told me ...

to work hard and to be kind to others

My childhood ambition ...

was to be an architect

My favorite memory ...

of my grandparents

Why I write ...

because it is yet another outlet for my creativity

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

news reports on the destruction from hurricane Ike

My first job ...

working in retail at Woolco.

My best moment ...

when I gave birth to my child

My inspiration ...

my family and the passion I feel for education

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Titles

Ectopic pregnancy: Painful experiences
Deciding if your child should repeat a grade level in school
Bilingual education in the United States
Testimonies: A teacher's life
Testimonies: Best and worst bosses
The wrong message: Obesity in schools
Signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy
Seven steps for improving education in the US
Recipes: How to make corned beef

Articles

Is the use of laptops in the classroom beneficial or a distraction? by Heinz Sladek
Testimonies: Best and worst bosses by Heinz Sladek

Featured article by Heinz Sladek

Education > Educational Philosophy Equality in education: 1 of 18

I am fortunate to work for a school where Learning for All is not just preached it is an actively sought theory which presents itself as the overall vision of our campus. In making this statement, one particular area has concerned me with regard to equity between our male and female population. Our campus uses an in-school suspension room to address some behavior issues on campus. Over the time that I have been on this campus, I have noticed a trend in terms of gender disparity when it comes to write-ups and behavior referrals. When one visits the ISS room, most times, it is filled with yo...
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