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Reflection: "Follow effective action with quiet reflection, from the quiet reflection comes eve
"Education expert (Center of Teaching Excellence, California) Professor David Betancourt has just completed an extended stay at Frensham...
Day 15: "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." -Henry
I gave my final report today! This picture shows some of the staff taking a nugget to remind themselves of the impact they have on...
Day 14: "Life is a practice. You are what you do each day." -Bryant McGill
Finished the final report today! What a great feeling to be able to put together this 75-page report for my colleagues at Frensham. It...
Day 13: 'Donuts with Dave'!
I have spent the majority of my time with the teachers at Frensham, but I have also really enjoyed getting to know the students a little...
Day 12: "Good habits formed at youth make all the difference" -Aristotle
I had the opportunity to work with some of the younger students today. It was so much fun to make music with these musicians. We...
Day 11: "Relax, Reflect, Rejuvenate"
I have been inspired by the open conversations with the faculty at Frensham. Today I spent almost the entire day in follow up meetings,...
Day 10: "Life is a gift...Never forget to enjoy and bask in every moment you are in." -Unk
Two weeks down and one to go! It has been incredible so far. Today I visited 3 classes, all primary grades, and had 10 appointments for...
Day 9: 40 Years of Punk
40 Years of Punk! I got to experience another "Morning Talk" at Frensham. The variety of topics is fantastic! Today it was the early...
Day 8: "Confidence - is something you create within yourself by believing in who YOU are."
Officially half way done! Had some great group discussions today. Ok, so everyday after school gets out the dining hall provides cakes...
Day 7: "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin
Added a couple of important sessions to today's schedule of class visits and chats. I had a session with the faculty. Each session has...
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