Who is Chris?

I’m a high school teacher as well as a grad student in Education. This blog was created to share a bit of what I teach in my classroom, as well as what I learn from my students, colleagues, and family. It will also delve into areas of personal passion – including the environment, home repairs and upgrades, anti-oppressive education, and, well, anything else I feel like writing about. I currently teach in Canada but spent two years teaching at an international school in Cambodia from 2005-2007. Before teaching, I ran a mixed farm for five years, growing durum wheat, and raising a few cows. My wife and I are proud parents of our daughter, Norah, who will be one year old in January. My dad was tragically and suddenly killed in June, and many of my more recent entries reflect attempts to deal with this loss.