I’m learning to let others shine

For the longest time, my insecurities made me an extremely talkative and self-flattering person (something that’s not easy to admit). I still enjoy talking, it’s part of my bubbly personality, but I’ve learnt to pause…

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We are damaging our girls

As an oral topic, the grade 10 team at school had the students to respond to and present on articles that they found relatable. I teach three classes in the grade and found that many…

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Just be sincere

An educator once said that as teachers we should not dismiss the heartbreak of our teenagers: a break up for them affects them in the same way (emotionally) as it would affect an adult going…

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Teach people how to treat you

Having recently moved to a new school I have been confronted with new ways of experiencing school life and, while some of my experiences have challenged me, I have enjoyed every moment of getting to…

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