Blog Posts

Hourglass on laptop computer concept for time management and countdown to deadline iStock Image - Hourglass + Laptop
October 22, 2024

The Value of Time: Leading Through Connection and Presence

Most of us understand that time is a precious commodity. There is no going back when a moment, a week, or a year has passed. So how we spend our time ought to be a key consideration. What is more, the demands of life and career are such that it can often feel as if there is not enough time to do the things we want or need to do. Time pressure is real, and I am certainly not immune.

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Top view of various wood cubes with people icons. Human Resources
September 24, 2024

Preparing for a Successful 24/25 School Year

New Year, New Initiatives and Milestones

The HR Department has had a busy summer preparing for the 2024/2025 school year.  Some of our key program areas for the year include:

  • Recruitment & Retention
  • Culture & Employee Engagement
  • Wellness & Safety

Look out for new initiatives in Leadership Development, Employee Onboarding as well as Employee Recognition.  We continue to monitor the action plans developed from the Employee Engagement Survey and plan to conduct follow up in the Spring to measure our successes.

Top view of various wood cubes with people icons. Human Resources
AI Generated image with a picture frame that reads "30 Years. Lessons." 30 Years. 30 Lessons
August 10, 2024

30 Years. 30 Lessons.

The coming school year will be my 30th in public education.  It hardly seems possible, but I’ve double checked the math. It’s been an extraordinary journey so far, and I am beyond grateful for the wonderful experiences and opportunities that have been afforded me. Inspired by my friend and colleague Chris Kennedy, who is well known for posting lists on his Culture of Yes blog, I have decided to commemorate the occasion by posting a list of my own.

AI Generated image with a picture frame that reads "30 Years. Lessons." 30 Years. 30 Lessons
3D Isometric Flat Vector Conceptual Illustration of Safety At Work, Occupational Safety Healthy and Safety Graphic
June 26, 2024

Celebrating the Efforts of our JOHS Committees

A shoutout to the work of our Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees. Today, we thank each member for their commitment to supporting and fostering a safe work environment. Your contributions do not go unnoticed; they play a key role in enhancing the safety culture of the Abbotsford School District.

3D Isometric Flat Vector Conceptual Illustration of Safety At Work, Occupational Safety Healthy and Safety Graphic
Detail view of graduation caps during commencement. iStock Image - Grad Cap
June 26, 2024

From Caps and Gowns to New Beginnings

As I reflect on the many high school graduations I have attended over the years, the occasion never loses its magic. Each time I see our students donning their caps and gowns, I am filled with a profound sense of pride and accomplishment. The nature of our work in public education often means the fruits of our labour are not immediately visible the way they are, for example, when a developer hands over the keys to a new home. Our equivalent moment comes at graduation. It is a symbolic turning of the keys, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our graduates.

Detail view of graduation caps during commencement. iStock Image - Grad Cap
Marathon running race, large group of runners
June 4, 2024

The Home Stretch: Finishing Strong

Many years ago, as I trained for my first marathon, one of my mentors—a seasoned runner with countless marathons behind him—shared invaluable wisdom about the importance of finishing strong. He emphasized the need to maintain enough energy to cross the finish line with a smile and a strong pace, regardless of how the race began.

I can still recall his words echoing in my mind: “Remember, it’s not about how you start the marathon; it’s about how you finish. Finish strong.”

Marathon running race, large group of runners
Superintendent Nosek and Chair Wilson, stand with Abby Schools student who won an award at the Cultural Diversity Awards Diversity Awards - 2024
March 15, 2024

Connecting and Celebrating: A Journey Across our District

I think it is important for a Superintendent to try and stay connected to what is happening across the district and the broader community. While there are never enough hours in the week, I do my best to make regular rounds and to take in community events. And wherever possible, I like to share the good things I see.

Superintendent Nosek and Chair Wilson, stand with Abby Schools student who won an award at the Cultural Diversity Awards Diversity Awards - 2024