February 4, 2014
Thank You to Dr Oakley School for allowing me to speak to a great group of students today. Their attentiveness and questions made for two successful sessions. A solid showing from the parent community that traveled from all parts of Calgary to attend, and stay for the duration of a 90+ min presentation. Your feedback this evening was appreciated. For the parents who’s children “made them attend” – Thank You.. Your child saw something that they thought YOU should see also. That’s leadership!
“That was the best presentation ever” Grade 8 student, sharing his thoughts to his teacher.
February 3, 3014
A PHENOMENAL day at Westmount today! A very tech savvy school. Great questions from students today (met a 12yr old Java programmer – WOW!). Students were attentive and very respectful. Great support this evening by the parent community. I even had a member of City Council attend! I will see a select group of students on February 28th for a return Q&A session on my next trip to Calgary.
Super Sunday on route to Calgary
February 2, 2014
Off to Calgary! Watching the Super Bowl on my Westjet flight!
Comments from a 14yr Old Girl
February 1, 2014
A father saw me present this past Monday at Mother Teresa. He asked when I would be in the area next. I advised that I would be at St Michael on Thursday. Thursday night, he attends with his three oldest daughters so they can hear my message. At the end of the night, his 14yr old daughter left me this note: And it made my week!
“I am 14yrs old. This presentation changed the way I see technology and will help me use the luxury of technology in a positive way. This presentation will help me to be more safe and secure on the internet. This will also help me in my future if I have kids to have limits and guidelines when they use technology” Diana
St Michael, Niagara Catholic
January 30, 2014
Parents kept me until 9:43pm tonight.. I love it when parents are so interactive, that time just passes by! Thank You St Michael for a great day. Wonderful students with great questions from both groups. I appreciate all the feedback from parents this evening, and the request to do it all over again!
“Amazing, great seminar” – Parent, St Michael
January 29, 2014
Two great sessions at Parkdale PS @TDSB – You could hear a pin drop with the Grade 7/8s. A large but attentive group.. very serious! I look forward to returning for your parents in March. Thank You for a great day.
January 28, 2014
AWESOME DAY. A Great welcome back by the students and parents of Holy Jubilee. Educating students whom I have also coached in soccer (21 of them), and being greeted as “coach Paul”, has a good feel to it! Both sessions were excellent, including the Grade 7/8 session that had 26 students give up their recess to stay back and ask even more questions! This evening’s minus 20 degree temps did not stop parents from showing up, and we even exceeded the anticipated number what would should up! Thank You Holy Jubilee!
“Superb presentation – Definitely walked away learning a few things” – Mother, Holy Jubilee
“Amazing presentation. Empowering! Thank You Paul” – Mother, Holy Jubilee
January 27, 2014
Great to be back at Mother Teresa today. Nice to be remembered by students, and how they pointed out segments of what they learned last time I visited! Two grade 6 girls approached me and advise what they were going to change when they went home (and one of them returned back with her mom, and older sister – so they could learn too). Thanks to the parents who dealt with minus 25 windchill this evening, and attended the presentation.
January 23, 2014
I had the pleasure of returning to Kilbride PS today (second visit in two years). I was welcomed by the grade 8’s who remembered me from last year and started asking questions right away! During the Grade 4/5/6 session, I was thrilled to see one particular girl (grade 6) who helped me answer questions because she retained so much from my last visit. It was great speaking to the parents tonight also. What made my evening? The Rainbow Loom created for me by a student who attended my session during the day, and came back with mom tonight… Just a great way to end my week of presentations. THANK YOU!
January 22, 2014
Alexander Muir @TDSB – Two great sessions today with the Grade 4/5/6 & Grade 7/8. I look forward to seeing the parents next week at Parkdale PS. Thank You for having me at your school today!
“You definitely hit a nerve with them“, Vice Principal, Alexander Muir