Tag Archives: Keynote Address

Appreciation for my school district and colleagues

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I have to send a shout-out to my school district and colleagues for their wonderful reception and response to my keynote address for our Student Services Training Day. I love presenting, and do so rather often – but today was … Continue reading →

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Perspectives on Perspectives… Musings and more…

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am presenting at the Student Services Training Day in my own school district this week. I have been given the honour of putting together the keynote address and will open with H’s presentation ‘Dear Teacher: A Letter from H’ … Continue reading →

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TASH Conference Keynote and a fortress of chips: H Rocks his Advocacy

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

In front of the entire conference stood a 14-year-old boy. He’d eaten little during lunch – perhaps it was nerves – but more likely it was the lack of anything the least bit palatable or familiar to his tastes. However, … Continue reading →

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