When masks wearing became optional for teachers, I made my choice to not continue. Why?  1. I believe they inhibit learning. Now not all research is conclusive -  NY Times  but I believe when given the choice, I will teach without them for a better learning experience for students.  2. I miss the v…

Been tapping my thumbs quite a bit on twitter lately, as it seems many educators have expressing their concerns of various school re-opening plans. While many of my colleagues have been critical of various governments, my ire has been directed at the teacher unions and their fervent followers. Obvi…

CFL BULBS - AS THE BULB BREAKS THE FABLE WILL FALL Originally Published in the Guelph Mercury - January 2009 This winter, I realized I had a received one big snow job. However, this time it was not at the hands of my older brother but from all those "do-gooder" environmentalists. See, I b…