Jal's Posts
Your Comfort Zone Is This Way
I had an interesting realization the other day while preparing for an online leadership workshop for students. As I looked
November 10, 2020
The Lantern: Ideas for the Collective
20 Year Celebration
From Green Trees to Green Screens
At this time of year, I am typically hauling out my flannel shirts, a few toques, wool sweaters, socks and
August 10, 2020
Jal's Posts
The Exploration of Unknown Territory
Tuesday nights at 8pm have become a sacred time for me lately. I have had the privilege of working with
May 15, 2020
Jal's Posts
Dear Class of 2020
I have been thinking a lot about you! I have been thinking about the things you have lost, and I
April 8, 2020
20 Year Celebration
Completing the Goals: 20,000 Trees in 2020 are Within Reach
Do you know that feeling when you set a goal, and then a few things happen along the way where
April 3, 2020
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Stone Soup – At the End of this Long Portage
About a month ago, on a cold crisp February evening, I walked across frozen Lake Koshlong with a bunch of
April 1, 2020
Bhutan 2019
I Now See the Meaning of Happiness in a Different Way
When I first signed up to visit Bhutan I had no idea what I was really signing up for. I
March 21, 2019
Bhutan 2019
Day One: Ugyen Academy Learning Exchange
This is just a brief note to let families and friends know that all went well during our first day at
March 13, 2019
Bhutan 2019
Beautiful Bhutan. Exhausted, but happy!
We ran a stopwatch from Pearson Airport to the moment we touched down at the Paro airport in Bhutan. It
March 10, 2019
Bhutan 2019
On Route: Students from SMLS and RSGC Depart for Bhutan
After several months of planning and preparation, the 2019 students and faculty from SMLS and RSGC have taken off from Toronto
March 9, 2019
Jal's Posts
Does the Term “Outdoor Education” Belittle The Value, Scope and Impact of What We Do?
It’s striking to me that the term “outdoor education” still insinuates to many people that it’s solely about learning outdoor
June 28, 2017
Bhutan 2017
Video – Tiger’s Nest
This post shares a student video from the Bhutan 2017 Global Learning Trip. https://youtu.be/U03QGpr1vd4
March 21, 2017