Essays
This is where my long-form written work gathers.
These essays grow from lived experience — thirty-three years in classrooms, a childhood spent waiting for a ride to the library, a life built on the belief that curiosity is not a luxury but a necessity. They explore courage, creativity, belonging, and what it means to keep learning in a world that changes faster than our institutions can keep up.
The work unfolds in series. Some essays examine what it costs to live with intention. Others explore what happens when we choose curiosity over fear. All of them are grounded in the particular — a specific moment, a real classroom, a conversation that changed something.
What remains constant is the commitment to honest language and work that earns its place on the page.
Field Notes | Building a Nation, Protecting a Future
Canada stands at a crossroads. As we invest in defence, infrastructure, and economic resilience, are we also preserving the scientific knowledge and natural systems that future generations will depend upon? This Field Note reflects on stewardship, climate, and the difficult balance between responding to today’s crises and protecting tomorrow’s world.