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What is focus anyway? After Googling for a definition, the following elements of FOCUS really stand out for me: As an arts-informed educator, I like to think about concepts through materials, artwork, and creation-making. If we think about focus as a center within a defined space, like a focal point, a centrepiece, or a point […]
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I rarely give advice but people often ask me, how do I juggle it all and stay sane? “Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen.” ~ S. S. Dhillon Do you ever feel like challenging the word “break” to describe time away from school? As a busy working mom, and long-time educator, I […]
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Are you looking to create a meaningful experience that both acknowledges milestones and achievements AND provides a sense of closure? I believe the secret lies in the design principle of UNITY. Unity brings your design’s components together in harmony to convey a cohesive idea or experience. For me, cohesion feels calm and together. Closure to […]
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