Walking to the pool today, an elderly man in a wheelchair wildly gestures to me. He’s pointing at the pavement, where a summer hat lies, and then points to a woman and her daughter walking away. I was shouldering my chair and a large bag, and quickly jumped to...
Imperative Education is hosting an event for schools and business leaders. We’ll delve into three important components of a healthy, connected life: self, other, and community. Let’s face it – both schools and businesses can use some time to reflect...
Hi, my name is__ and I’m a phone addict. Imagine having the will power to break free from your phone addiction. Maybe you haven’t really thought about how often you’re fully immersed in your phone. However, it’s worth thinking about. Some of us didn’t grow up...
Anti-Bullying in Action has students holding an honesty mirror up to themselves as a community, and they have fun doing it! My workshop, Anti-Bullying in Action, is unique as it has students holding an honesty mirror up to themselves as a community, and they have fun...
The holidays are almost upon us and with all of the good stuff comes some have-to’s which may cause us anxiety. Have to’s like seeing distant family who trigger us, or cooking for thirty impatient guests. Maybe you have some social anxiety and find...
Most of us want a healthy, long life. That’s a given. But, we might not always understand what we need to do to achieve that. Eat fat, don’t eat fat. Carbs, no carbs. Go vegan. Drink water! Take vitamins. And, for the love of God, stay away from processed food! But,...
Hello! It’s Jodi, founder of Imperative Education. You know, ever since I can remember I’ve been interested in how people communicate… how relationships are formed. At McGill University, I studied Communications so that I could take this focus from intuition to fact, and from serious interest to passion. I decided to become a teacher, like so many, to make a difference and that initial goal hasn’t paled at all throughout the years