The school year is almost over and teachers and parents and kids are TIRED!!!! I know because I’ve been with you throughout the year. I’ve connected with you at your school, at conferences, online, and in life and you’ve told me! You’ve cried...
I’m so very grateful for the people who attended my event: Self. Other. Community. on July 24th! Everyone was open and vulnerable and that’ something to celebrate. We shared some truths, stepped outside our comfort zones, and immersed ourselves in learning...
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...
I’ve heard it said many times: “Social Emotional Learning is not ADDING to the plate, it IS THE PLATE!” Naturally, I couldn’t agree more! Students deeply connected to themselves, others and their communities feel regulated. It’s a pretty...
It’s so corny. We’ve all heard it! You need to be your own best friend. How do I be my own best friend? That voice in my head harps on every flaw, takes me down rabbit holes of shame and regret tells me that I’m not good enough. That Voice I have asked every single...
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...
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