Hello Reader, Anecdotes speak for themselves I trust that you are having a good weekend! I have had a peaceful one so far. I value peace. Peace of mind. Peace in everyday processes like rising, going to the gym, writing emails like this one. As one day leads to the next, by grace, I embrace what is simple and makes sense. You may have noticed that I like story. Anecdotes often provide a context. Today my story is values-based. I have lived in the UAE for over 20 years and view it as my home,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
That's me April 2025, building my expertise, reaching out.. Hello Reader! I honestly can’t recall when I last sent you an email! So much happens to pull some of us away from our set systems. But guess what? It is not all bad. I trust that you have been well in your life journey of seeking and finding. That’s a simple way of saying that we are on a quest - seeking more of who we want to be in terms of self-fulfilment, impact, purpose, truth, legacy and so much more depending on what YOU define...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Reinventing the Humble Flashcard: A Game Changer for Early Education Hello Reader, How is March 2025? Where I live, in the Gulf, Lent meets Ramadan and there’s beauty in the peace that reflection brings. What have you been focusing on as you raise your precious young one(s) either in the classroom or in the home environment. Every interaction matters. Make each interaction count and be open to building new experiences. The last thing we aim for is bored children! The Humble Flashcard This...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, How are you and how's 2025 so far? I trust that all is well in your world serving children in Sub Saharan Africa. I have had a fairly quiet start to the year professionally. Here's what I have been up to: Improving the way early childhood leaders and educators deliver their preschool and NGO services, using my popular Ultimate Accountability Sessions. Signing up for a professional development course on Coursera linked to compliance (free!). Attending an AMI Montessori Conference...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, How are you today? Sending a useful freebie as I know this time of the academic year is busy! It is an editable PDF. Click on the button below: Click here for an editable Priority Matrix Patricia Mezu M.A.Ed. | [email protected]
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating! Bored Children I have conducted hundreds of observations over the years and seen multiple settings in which teachers are uncertain and children are either running around or completely disengaged. One of the reasons is that the lessons are boring, predictable and leave the children feeling unseen and unheard. What Can You Do as a Manager to Combat Boredom in Preschools? Here are 3 (of many) solutions: Be prepared. Show up as a leader who is...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, How are you today? How was the month of March? Let's meet this coming Tuesday 8 April 2024 | 7p.m. Dubai time, to check in for accountability, learning and networking! Here's the link to register in advance for this virtual meeting of Ask Your Mentor: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ode6rqz4oEtDxF8qB3SrGxY7mMUmpzLgN After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Tell a female professional friend of African...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Dear fellow educators, I'm happy to share insights from a groundbreaking research project conducted by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), aimed at enhancing children's early language and literacy development in the Early Years in the UK. Overview of the Research This project, designed to narrow the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers, could provide invaluable guidance for our practice. At its core, the project focused on fostering communication and...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello and Good Day Reader, You have been selected to receive a survey from Professional Minds MEA, the first choice for tangible preschool solutions in the UAE and beyond. My recent research has shown that the nursery inspections will take place in Sharjah, UAE in April and May 2024. For nursery owners and leaders, that means quick and effective preparation. My work as head of kindergarten As the previous and founding head of the kindergarten at Raffles International School, Dubai, I learned...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read