joAnnb

Teacher / Administrator in St Albert #Sask RoughRider and Oiler fan

[maddie @itsmadelinee04]

Hypothyroidism = being cold when nobody else is
Hypothyroidism = the hair in the shower drain
Hypothyroidism = 8 in 10 cases were never diagnosed

6 signs before your labs catch it:

1. The outer third of your eyebrows

[joAnnb @jojoajd]

@MarkCherrington Just have mom call the office and speak to principal or counsellor. They should be able to help - Tools for Schools. They might be able to help out with food hampers as well.

[Jil Theo @theo_jil]

The best thing I've read all year — and I've reread it more than once.

If you're ready to really look at yourself and change your life, start here:

[joAnnb @jojoajd]

@mariashriver I am so sorry for your loss 💔

[stacey brotzel @staceybrotzel]

Heroes in the hallway.
Two #Edmonton teachers saved the life of a grade 4 student. Because they knew CPR.
I got a little choked up during this interview when I thought about how the parents must have felt when they got that call.
Take a listen.
https://t.co/WhCyVJ89Vn

[Build Mode @BLD404]

Andrew Huberman literally explained why effortless dopamine is destroying your life:

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Everyone needs to hear this…

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

Want to be a better leader?

Make sure 10% of people hate your guts.

I’m serious. Here’s why:

Bob Sutton at Stanford says we all need a long list of friends but also a short list of enemies.

Because if everyone likes you, you’re probably doing it wrong.

Yes, being agreeable has evolutionary advantages. If the tribe likes you, they protect you.

But leadership isn’t about keeping everyone happy. It’s about making the right calls even when they’re unpopular.

The truth? If you never upset anyone, you’re playing it too safe.

You’re avoiding tough decisions. You’re not pushing boundaries. You’re choosing comfort over impact.

The best leaders? They stand for something. And when you stand for something, not everyone will like it.

And that’s a good thing.

So, if 10% of people hate what you’re doing?

It probably means you’re leading.

Would love to hear what’s a belief you hold that ruffles feathers?

[Dr. Arthur Brooks @arthurbrooks]

“We need to be needed. That’s the essence of human dignity.”

This idea sits at the heart of how I think about work. Joy doesn’t come from perks or power. It comes from earned success, the belief that you’re creating value with your life, and from service to others, which gives that success meaning.

We all want to feel that our work counts. But that feeling doesn’t arise from a well-written mission statement or a polished culture deck.

“Meaning isn’t inherited. It’s built, reinforced, and modeled.”

People need to see that they’re assets, not liabilities to be managed. A good leader makes this visible. They help others see how their work creates value in someone else’s life, and remind them that’s what makes it all worthwhile.

If you’re leading a team, here are three questions worth asking:

1. Can each person on my team explain how their work helps someone else live better?

2. Do I connect effort to outcomes in the way I give feedback and praise?

3. Am I reinforcing a culture where service is seen as success, not just status or output?

You can’t be truly happy unless you can answer yes to the question: “Am I needed?”

That question isn’t just for individuals; it’s for leaders to ask on behalf of their teams.

[Rachel, Maker of Wild Sparrow Naturals @SpiritedSparr0w]

Some of you may remember that I have an elderly neighbor (late 80s) whose wife passed away in October. Since then, I’ve been bringing him dinner on Saturdays. It’s usually that I make a bit extra of what we are eating for dinner and set some aside for him. Sometimes I make something else for him if we have dinner plans. We chat for a bit, about lots of different things and I think we have a nice friendship developing. He always walks over with his cane and gives me a hug. All in all, it’s about 30 minutes to an hour each week of my time.

Today I went over and said “I really hope you like it”. And he said “oh I always do!” And then added: “you know, you’re the only one who comes by and especially now that [other neighbor] has moved.”

I know he has family that comes by from time to time, but I think he just meant that no one in the neighborhood checks on him. And I didn’t realize that. Anyway, he is such an affectionate and kind man. It’s really a shame. I told him I’ll make more of an effort to come by more often and he seemed really happy about that. He expressed that it’s been pretty lonely.

So maybe this is your gentle reminder to check on the people in your neighborhood who might really need it, especially the elderly who have trouble getting around and who may be widowed. It really takes so little effort and it can make so much in the lives of the people directly around you.

[Out of Context Human Race @NoContextHumans]

If you can’t hold your breathe from A to B, you’re cooked🫵 https://t.co/n98CUPyFHp

[Kyle Niemis @KyleNiemis]

ELA teachers, I’ve got another one for you! 😎

This sheet features ready-to-use activities for 60+ popular novels & literary works on @quizizz! 🎁
https://t.co/C5BTS560ZF

It includes chapter reviews, vocab sets, pre-reading questions, and more! Enjoy! 😀

#ELA #edtech #literature #quizizz #middleschool #highschool #edtech #edchat #teachers #youcanwithquizizz

[Judith 5196 🟦 🇨🇦 🦋🧡🍁 @JudithY68884907]

This is an op-ed written by former Canadian PM Jean Chretien in the Globe & Mail. Well worth reading.
Maybe 45 needs a Shawinigan handshake from him.

[Restoring Your Faith in Humanity @HumanityChad]

I'm not crying. You're crying. 😭

[flynn slicker @flynnslick]

Drop the best documentary that you’ve seen. One that blew your mind and you couldn’t stop thinking about for weeks. I want something that will break my brain.

[joAnnb @jojoajd]

@YourAlberta Don’t tear it down. Repurpose or sell it.

[Rocky Bhatia @IamRockybhatia]

6) Lens on Maps:

With AI and augmented reality, the Maps Lens offers instant insights about your surroundings.

Just point your camera to explore information in real-time.4o mini

[Jason Gregor @JasonGregor]

We have created a Gofundme to help Robin's wife and son. We appreciate any donation, and if you can't, please share to spread the word. Thank you.
https://t.co/AC2Rv6lkbW

[Taylor Rocha @TaylorRochaTV]

.@ArizonaCoyotes goalie Connor Ingram has emerged as one of the #NHL's top netminders. But back in 2021, he was ready to retire at 23 years old – before he went to therapy.

Now, he hopes his story can help someone else. @abc15