Comments for Tom Hierck

Comment on De – Myth – tifying School by Tom

Tom — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:34:17 +0000

Thanks Neil. That’s my new favourite word! I’ll have to credit you and Jamie going forward. Have a great day.

Comment on De – Myth – tifying School by Neil Langevin

Neil Langevin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:32:04 +0000

We had Jamie Vollmer come in to speak to us about “the good old days of education.” I love his term to describe this myth…”nostegia” which is a combination of nostalgia and amnesia!!!

Comment on De – Myth – tifying School by Tom

Tom — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:24:06 +0000

Thanks Chris. Love the quote and the call to arms. Let’s focus on what unites us rather than what divides us.

Comment on De – Myth – tifying School by Chris Smeaton

Chris Smeaton — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:52:01 +0000

We have enough challenges in education without having to deal with either mistruths or myths. One of the myths that progressive and forward thinking educators often hear is about how good it was in the good old days of education. My retort is “The past most often remembers better than it lived!” I’m beginning to believe that one of the critical roles in school improvement is to be simple mythbusters! Let’s move education forward based on data and research not myths and half truths!

Comment on Professional Development – Variety is the Spice by Tom

Tom — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:31:48 +0000

Thanks Linda. I appreciate the feedback and know that you have modeled professional growth throughout your career. Check your e-mail for my response.

Comment on Professional Development – Variety is the Spice by Linda Murray

Linda Murray — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:19:37 +0000

Tom,
As always you make me think deeply abou the things that truly matter when it comes to teaching and learing. I’ve always believed we are in charge of our own professional development. We can’t wait for it to come to us we have to go and find it. That is exactly what I’ve done over the past 25 years. I must say, I’ve learned a great deal and I don;t regret one minute. Tom I need to ask a favor and hope you can email me. I am trying to locate an article you shared with me a few years ago. Hope to hear from you. Linda

Comment on Tears and Triumphs by Tom Hierck

Tom Hierck — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:46:02 +0000

Thanks Nicole. Great to hear that Maya is learning about such an amazing place. I hope it inspires her to plan a trip there one day as the people are incredible.

Comment on Tears and Triumphs by Nicole Vagle

Nicole Vagle — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:00:38 +0000

Tom,
This is an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing your incredible work! My daughter (Maya) is learning about Canada right now in her 6th grade social studies class in Georgia. We were just talking about Nunavut last night as she was studying for a test today. The stories make it so much more real and meaningful!

Be well,
Nicole

Comment on Tears and Triumphs by Tom Hierck

Tom Hierck — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:52:08 +0000

Thanks Brian. I think you are right in the notion that sharing/telling your story does promote healing and works to eliminate any feelings of isolation. I feel fortunate to have had the conversations I had during my visit. Keep in touch.

Comment on Tears and Triumphs by Brian Barry (@Nunavut_Tweeter)

Brian Barry (@Nunavut_Tweeter) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:37:44 +0000

Hi Tom,
Great post. Thanks for sharing your story with us. It surely is great when people, who share a similar experience, can tell their story to you after you have shared with them. The ability to share must, indeed, play a major part in the healing process.