An Open Letter of Apology to My Former Students

Ascension requires acknowledgment of wrongdoings, admitting to those wrongdoings, and apologizing for those wrongdoings in order to release and move forward. And so, I am writing here today to apologize to my former students. I failed you as a trusted educator. Let me explain why. I was a Social Justice Advocate in my twenties, and,… Continue reading An Open Letter of Apology to My Former Students

Why Leaving Teaching Was One Of The Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made

In case you are unaware, back in Canada I was a Special Education teacher. It was a role I passionately poured myself into, and I did it for 9 years. When I first moved to France, I did English teaching here, too, and then took a post as a Special Education assistant teacher at a… Continue reading Why Leaving Teaching Was One Of The Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made

Things I’ve Learned About Writing as a Professional Editor

I had anticipated that my new job as a content manager and professional editor would help me build many skills I could carry over into my everyday life. What I didn’t expect is that, despite my role not being one that’s focused on writing, I learned so much about writing through my editor role.  It’s… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned About Writing as a Professional Editor