PAST EVENT
Jeff is the founder and principal educator at PSII. He was formerly the Superintendent of School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) in southern British Columbia. As of April 1st, 2013, he began working full time on PSII. The school opened in September, 2013.
Jeff has been an educator since 1993. He has experience as a teacher of English, English Literature, Social Studies, History, Psychology, Physics, Math, and Independent Directed Studies in almost every discipline. He has been a school counsellor and has a Masters in Counselling from UNBC, where he studied the relationship between perceived locus-of-control and overt aggression in adolescents. Jeff was BC’s first Safe Schools Coordinator, working to address issues of intimidation, harassment, marginalization through strategies that support inclusion, equity, restorative practices, and welcoming school environments.
Jeff has been both vice-principal and principal of several high schools in BC. He was UVic’s first Educator in Residence in 2013-14, hosting conversations about the evolution and revolution in education. He is interested in the philosophy of consciousness, the quantum enigma, writing music, lyrics, stories and screenplays, and transforming education. Husband and father, he enjoys spending time with his family.
The Stream of Consciousness 2020 Vision grant program is generously supported by the following local companies. Do please explore their works!:
The full video of our launch event in Victoria on March 27, 2018:
We’re inviting you to take part in building a better future for our youth. We believe you’ll want to know what kind of good change-making is going on in your community.
It takes a village to raise a child, right? Well, we’ve created space for the village to gather. March 27, 2018, Rethink Thinking hosted the “It’s Time To Rethink School” event. A special evening for people — like you — who lie awake nights thinking about what’s going to happen if we don’t get it together for the kids.
Join us for a conversation of expanding your mind and exciting announcements. As a parent, educator, or community supporter, you are taking a peek into what the education of the future has in store for our children.
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR
A panel of experts shared their latest insights into education, mental health, and parenting. Jeff Hopkins from the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry is one of the panelists you won’t want to miss, especially if you’re a parent. He’ll be joined by:
>> Jillian Roberts | www.familysparks.com
>> Lisa Tate | www.FamilySmart.ca
>> Allison Rees | www.lifeseminars.com
And a special announcement announcing the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to open Arc Academy of Inquiry, a new, inquiry based middle school, which will shift the landscape of our educational community in Victoria.
WHY WE WOULD DO THIS
The research is mounting. We’re seeing a spike in anxiety, depression and isolation, and we’ve got a huge number of kids leaving high school — university, even — without the resilience to handle the constant change and uncertainty of a fast-moving world. And we’ve got some ideas for what to do about it.
WHO WE ARE
Rethink Thinking was launched in 2016 by a passionate group of educators, parents and social entrepreneurs who share a vision of supporting young people to develop the skills needed for today’s era of rapid change and interconnection. Our philosophy and approach is designed to empower youth and support creativity, innovation and holistic well-being.
THE 2020 VISION PROJECT
20 local non-profits. 20 broadcasts. 20 months. 1 gift.
2020 Vision is a project designed to amplify & forward the deep work being done by the non-profit & charities right here in our hometown of Victoria.
We’re gifting 20 live broadcast events, over 20 months, to 20 local community-based organizations in order to help them reach more people, scale their message, capture some beautiful video, host an event, and build an expanded awareness of the cause they champion! 2020 Vision is our way of saying THANK YOU for all that you’re doing to make the world a more beautiful, just, compassionate, balanced and sustainable world.
To learn more about the 2020 Vision project and see the other events that our local grant recipients have and are producing, click here!
Sunset Labs is an intimate waterfront multi-purpose venue located downtown Victoria, Canada. This beautiful, high-tech venue hosts live broadcasts, meetings & workshops, dance nights, film screenings, live rock shows, fashion events, book fairs and everything else the community comes up with. For more information on this space, visit our website at www.sunsetlabs.ca.
