by Richard Galloway | Nov 13, 2015 | personal thoughts, Uncategorized
I am an impatient man. It’s only been the last couple of years that it has dawned on me to what extent I have been driven by impatience. Perhaps this wisdom is something that comes with age, one of the perks of being older, the ability to see that patience is...
by Richard Galloway | Nov 5, 2015 | interviews, personal thoughts, teaching in the yukon, Uncategorized
It’s been a while since I have been here on my blog. I have been somewhat disillusioned and dispirited with the whole process of finding a teaching job here in the Yukon. After the excitement of finishing my course at The University of Alberta and getting my...
by Richard Galloway | Feb 13, 2015 | for parents, for teachers, personal thoughts, Uncategorized
When an article starts with, “The world’s top performing organizations achieve their goals by offering a rich blend of culture, work, and engagement that deeply enrols employees in the mission and purpose of the organization, attracts highly motivated, committed...
by Richard Galloway | Sep 29, 2014 | personal thoughts, qualifying, studying, teacher certification, Uncategorized
If you check out my wife’s blog, you will be able to catch up on our latest news as a family. It’s been an interesting few months. Four weeks in a tent sounds romantic but I can tell you once it gets cold and wet it’s anything but. The main...
by Richard Galloway | Aug 9, 2014 | personal thoughts, Uncategorized
I’ve deleted FB from my phone, mainly because of their ridiculous Messanger app and it’s insidious and outrageous terms of use. The only problem is that I did enjoy sharing pics and thoughts on the go. That is no longer really possible – though...
by Richard Galloway | Jul 28, 2014 | for teachers, personal thoughts, teaching, Uncategorized
I’m writing the final essay for my course at Athabasca University. I’ve done rather well so far, good marks and all that. I’ve also learnt a thing or two, as well as realizing there’s a whole heap I don’t know. As Einstein said “The...