Ashley D. Mackenzie

Teacher, writer, and explorer of this wonderfully whacky world.

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Food? No, thank you.

I’m in the midst of the longest love/hate relationship of my life. And I can’t end it. If I ended it, it would be the end of me. Literally. After a few interventions, I’d guess. Food is such a glorious…

Ashley D. MacKenzie November 27, 2013 Exploring this Whacky World, Uncategorized
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Remembering How to Read

Confession time: I forgot how to read for over a decade. This is especially disturbing since I was completing my BA with a major in English Literature when it first happened. Sure, I still absorbed the required texts. I eyed…

Ashley D. MacKenzie November 19, 2013 Uncategorized, Young Adult Literature
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“Well-behaved dogs [and Canadians] welcome.”

2013 was the summer of England and France. My husband, Brent, and I hit seven cities in three weeks, taking in a mix of city and country. This is part of a series of blog posts recounting our adventures over…

Ashley D. MacKenzie November 12, 2013 Travel Adventures, Uncategorized
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Thank you.

“If you sleep through the two minutes of silence at 11am – because I used to, I won’t lie – at least take a minute to pause your video game sometime during the day and give thanks that you’re able…

Ashley D. MacKenzie November 11, 2013 Current Events, Teaching, Uncategorized
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Tales from the Trenches: What You Don’t Learn in Teacher Education

Last month, I applied to facilitate a workshop entitled “Tales from the Trenches: What you Don’t Learn in Teacher Education” at the BCTF New Teachers’ Conference. Last week, I received word that my application was accepted. Please excuse me while…

Ashley D. MacKenzie November 10, 2013 Teaching, Uncategorized
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