Feb 13, 2026 In 2026, I am thinking, writing, crafting, and consulting with a purpose in mind: that of the educator. To me, the educator spans the wide range of work that I do, both formally and informally, in and outside of postsecondary institutions, workplaces, conferences, professional development sessions, and on/through social media.     It’s been an intense week with a range of stories of higher education in Canada. It’s made me think about the whole adage of journalism (the 5 Ws and...

February 6, 2026 In 2026, I am thinking, writing, crafting, and consulting with a purpose in mind: that of the educator. To me, the educator spans the wide range of work that I do, both formally and informally, in and outside of postsecondary institutions, workplaces, conferences, professional development sessions, and on/through social media.   Canadian Prime Minister Carney described Canada as one of the most educated countries in the world. Yet, I have mixed feelings about the value of...

An Educator’s Purpose in 2026  Jan 31   In 2026, I am thinking, writing, crafting, and consulting with a purpose in mind: that of the educator. To me, the educator spans the wide range of work that I do, both formally and informally, in and outside of postsecondary institutions, workplaces, conferences, professional development sessions, and on/through social media. As January draws to a close, I am taking a moment of what has long been my busiest period of postsecondary teaching.   With a...