Author Archives: lespe

A few summers ago I was sitting around a campfire with my uncle and a few of his friends (at 50 years of age I was considered the kid in the group!).  The topic of my job came up and … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard the Einstein quote that says “not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.”  We try to keep that in mind as we work to develop the appropriate data “dashboard” for … Continue reading →

It happened to be “picture day” at one of the schools I visited earlier this week.  I stopped to talk to a group of kids who were lined up to have their pictures taken.  I couldn’t help but tell them … Continue reading →

A Welcome Back message to School District #60 teachers: Welcome back!  I hope you all had a great summer and were able to enjoy the wonderful weather that the Peace Region experienced (and continues to experience!). The beginning of a … Continue reading →

A couple of young men were having a beer and talking about their new jobs. “Not sure what to think of mine yet,” the shorter one said.  “I get to work at about 8:15 a.m.  I wait in my car … Continue reading →

   I originally posted this 5 years ago tonight.  I think it still applies… As I sit here contemplating tomorrow’s date and the anniversary it represents, I can’t help but think about how important it is that we produce kids … Continue reading →

Last week I had the privilege of driving through the Rocky Mountains, via the Pine Pass, to Prince George.  It was one of those great days when driving is fun.  I spent most of the trip listening to Daniel Goleman’s … Continue reading →

In a 2010 paper by Charles Leadbeater and Annika Wong called “Learning from the Extremes”, a case is made for “Transformational Innovation.”  The authors argue (much as Sir Ken Robinson, John Abbott, and so many more have done recently!) that … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago during a ministry session I saw a slide  pertaining to feedback received so far regarding the Graduation Program. Today I had the pleasure of sitting in on four Presentations of Learning (POL’s) at the Energetic Learning … Continue reading →

When the budget gets tight we sometimes find it easiest to hack and slash at the “soft” line items.  Things like professional development and collaboration time.  What a mistake that is. We, as a system, are currently “riding two horses”. … Continue reading →