Understanding the Ego
Sigmund Freud's structural model for the psyche has continued to inspire ideas about how the mind works for generations. He defined ego (the latin word for »
A Summary of Care
I find meaning in life by caring. I care first for myself, then for others around me and then for my environment. I cultivate this care »
Shifting Focus
"Push past fear. Move Beyond it" I've always intended for this site to showcase my ideas about education, art, self-discovery, life and everything in-between. However, I've »
Ideals: Applying Math to Social Issues
Perhaps one of the most stressful parts of teaching is how teachers feel the pressure to be their most ideal selves at all times. You never »
Teaching Philosophy
In teacher's college we were encouraged to develop a teaching philosophy: a paragraph to describe our intentions as teachers. Maybe it's because I'm still a new »
Perfection is not stagnant
I told my student he is perfect... and I've been thinking about it ever since. It was about 2 weeks ago and I was filling in »
Those who ask "What", "How" and "Why"
I remember a seminar from Teacher's college that really got me thinking about the kind of questions different students ask about assignments. The seminar was specifically »
Hello World
Welcome to Brain Hug. Here, I write about the adventures of being a Substitute Teacher in Ontario's public school system. Here, I explore and share my »