Ashley Highstead

Public servant. Learning and leadership specialist. Musician. Artist. Foodie. Mom. She/her.
All opinions are my own.

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

I just entered for a chance to win an ultra-comfy Selene 2. Pc Sectional!! Thanks @Leonsfurniture! Enter here: https://t.co/XW7mY8dk8e

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

These #ottcity councillors took MOST of their campaign dollars from real estate developer-connected contributors in their last election.

We need to ensure we elect a city council accountable to the people of #Ottawa not the development industry.

Join us: https://t.co/ebCGF3R6Rq

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

If you live in Canada, check this out! I entered a contest to win a $13,000 bunkie. You can too! Contest ends Feb 20, 2022.

https://t.co/jb6eADjtTf via @bunkielife

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

The kids and I devoured the first 4 chapters of The Barren Grounds tonight before bed (and consequently went to bed late because we didn't want to put it down), and I discovered that it's the author's birthday today. Fun coincidence!

[David A. Robertson @DaveAlexRoberts]

Hey all. My birthday’s on Wednesday, which I don’t care about. But I do care about the @IRSSurvivor, so I’m asking people to donate (100% goes to the nonprofit). Ekosani! If 250 of you donated $10 each, we’d get to the goal!

https://t.co/0rGGKSWTVk

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

Some people have asked me why I don't incorporate traditional ice breakers into my courses. I am not autistic, but they really make me uncomfortable. This document is about creating autism-friendly meetings, the same ideas apply from a universal design standpoint.

[Devon Price @drdevonprice]

I LOVE this guide from ASAN on how to make meetings Autism-friendly. The bit on avoiding icebreakers and relationship-building games that require approaching people cold make me want to cry, they're so validating to read.

https://t.co/FubmchXuHk

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

The fact that the "unceded" gets underlined in spell checkers is problematic.

[Isa David @isadavid_1]

Take a break, explore Busrides and collect some digital eggs while you’re at it! 🥚👇

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

@School_GC This is the best Bernie meme so far! #MDPv

[Canada School of Public Service @School_GC]

Managers and Supervisors – no need to wait for classroom learning as our development programs are now virtual! https://t.co/5TfKIDwkPz

#BerniesMittens #GCLearning

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

We've been working our butts off to design some really high quality virtual learning products for you, supervisors and managers! So excited. DM me if you're interested in being part of the user testing or prototyping.

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

"Showed up" to work this morning (in my living room) to find a crumpled up $5 bill on my keyboard. I asked the 6-year-old why it was there, and he said, "I know they pay you to work, but can I pay you not to work today?"

#heartbreak #telework #teleworkingwithkids #workingmom

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

@enkerli @School_GC Noooo! This is very sad news. Your expertise will be missed. I wish you all the best!!!

[Amanda Bernardo @AmandaBernardo]

“The events of the past 2 weeks have reminded us that, although diversity and equality issues are a key part of our work as public servants, there are times when we need to mobilise our communities to achieve more.”

Join our community 6.15.20,12pm EDT.
https://t.co/P3llWaIzRI

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

Got up from my makeshift desk to go fill up my coffee, only to find that it was already full thanks to the 6-year-old. Either I've trained him right, or he's trying to avoid schoolwork. 🤔
#telework #homeschooling #premiereannee

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

@RobButler There are definitely some Price is Right jokes to be made, here. "ONE DOLLAR, BOB!"

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

Blueprint had no idea just how much agility, equipment, and (physically distant) inclusiveness we needed to get Beyond this 2020 mess...
#showerthoughts #publicservicerenewal #getreal #beyond2020

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

How come video conferences don't have a 'Stand Up' button like online poker?
"Ashley? ...Ashley?.. where are you?"

... sorry folks, I had to pee.
#hydrationisgood #teleworker #illbeback

[Ashley Highstead @SeeAshleyBee]

At the beginning of this pandemic, I gave up on sugar coating my answers to "how are you doing?" and decided to #getreal.
#EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #itsoktonotbeok #imhereforyou

[Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada @HICC_ca]

This Mental Health Week, let’s say more than just ‘I’m fine’. Maintain a social connection while #PhysicalDistancing with your friends and family and don’t be afraid to #GetReal. We’re in this together.
https://t.co/DDnCDgdusO
#GCMentalHealth #MentalHealthWeek