Education is Everything

“The important thing is not to stop questioning.
Curiosity has its own reason for existence.”
Albert Einstein

Remember the 1st time you tied your shoelaces? Or backed-up a car?

Every step required intense focus and probably also involved frustration and fear.

So well described by David Rock, in his book Quiet Leadership.

We don’t learn on a linear curve.

We need space to think, process, make mistakes -

in a safe space … which leads to sustainable learning.

Read to learn how I connect art and science

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S l o w D o w n, Raise the Bar™
S l o w D o w n, Raise the Bar™

Slow down, raise the bar. I am fascinated by the relationships between education, sustainability and art. The more I think about it, the more I read about it - the link always points to slowing down in order to enjoy, to expand.

The 80/20 Principle
The 80/20 Principle

Very often genius is in simplicity. Formulas make predictions simple and the 80/20 formula for me, simplifies decisions and information in education, sustainability and art.

…I am not at a point where I am ready to make 80% of my cosmetics. 20% ? Maybe. Much more realistic. When purchasing, again, 80/20. One of the reasons I joined Ringana was I supported the concept of using plant-based products ethically sourced, produced and shipped.

Distance, displacement, time
Distance, displacement, time

My first year in Paris I was teaching IB (International Baccalaureate) Physics. It was steps away from the Eiffel Tower, and the way things worked out, I met my class 8 months before they were to write their final exams … New to Paris, new to 14 metro lines, new to dinners after 19:30, new to …

Precision
Precision

I grew up with my Mother baking. Always. The cupboards were full of meringues, the freezer with honey cakes and dough for rogaliki (crescent-shaped) pastries filled with jams. Mom didn’t visit anyone without bringing a tray of delectable delights. I am sad to say, I didn’t appreciate it at the time.

The art of teaching
The art of teaching

My story will begin in my final year of high school. Back then, in Onatrio this was Grade 13; I told my English teacher I would be applying for an Engineering degree. The energy in the room shifted - I was excited, she scowled. "Engineers don't do well in English".

Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything

A fascinating read, by understanding the stories behind the scientists and visualising metaphors of what it might be like to “survive” as a particle in a cell … it is difficult not to get hooked.

What People Are Saying

 

Grade 11 Ms. Filip's 402 environmental science class is the best preparation for APES anyone could ever ask for. Thanks to our classes, all topics introduced in APES have been met with ease. It is almost as if I already took the class. Of course, there are subjects that are completely new to me, but they always relate to our 402 class. This allows me to understand new topics faster than those who have not taken the class. Furthermore, I have the capability of helping my partners when they need it.

Overall, you won't find better preparation than 402 Env Science. I truly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to take APES.

Zachary Mention |

2019 student

American School of Paris

Saint-Cloud, France

Daria has an extraordinary eye for the arts, which is evident in her method of teaching. As an intelligent, adventurous, and determined individual, she sees and interprets the world through a unique lens. Her international experience combined with her vibrant personality makes Daria an educator of passion, which shines through in both her professional and personal lives - blending seamlessly in the form of art and science. With this, Daria continuously inspires her students to seek the magic in life beyond academics and to find their brilliance within.

Grace Pan |

Former Student

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Markham, Canada