ROSE PILLAY is an education leader and curriculum consultant for the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese. Her One Word for 2019 is SMILE, and Rose keeps educators inspired on her mission to serve, support, and celebrate growth and relationships. Buckle up for this interview! Her colleagues call her a girl on fire, and you’ll understand why when you hear her passion and commitment for learning. Follow Rose on Twitter @RosePillay1 and visit her blog at https://teachafl.wordpress.com/. 

In our conversation, Rose discusses how she manages the dark days when doubts creep in and she wonders if she is making a difference. She describes how her faith informs her practice, explains why educators should engage in PLNs, and recalls the origin of her blog, Fail Better. Rose also tells us about her professional goals for 2019 and shares some of the voices and resources that are shaping her thinking and inspiring her practice today.

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Song Track Credits

Intro: Stand Up (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/)

Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org)