This blog was conceived as a platform to foster meaningful and thought-provoking discussions centered on various observations and writings about the current state of education. By delving into critical aspects of the educational landscape, it seeks to provide a nuanced perspective on the challenges, trends, and opportunities that shape our schools and learning environments today. Through these reflections, the blog aims to share my personal insights, informed by years of experience and engagement in the field, and to shed light on the pressing issues that impact educators, students, and parents alike. The primary objective of this blog is to inspire readers to think critically about the evolving dynamics of education and encourage them to engage with these developments while fostering a thoughtful exchange of ideas.
Whether examining the effects of technology in classrooms, selecting the right school for your child, questioning the role of standardized testing, or exploring innovative teaching methodologies, this space is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and enriching conversation about education. By providing a platform for reflective and constructive discourse, this blog aspires to contribute to a deeper understanding of education as a cornerstone of personal and societal growth. It is my hope that these discussions will empower readers to become active participants in shaping the future of education and to work collectively towards creating learning environments that nurture curiosity, resilience, and a love for lifelong learning.
Alfred Abouchar
Headmaster at La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science
With a rich and diverse educational background spanning over 40 years both nationally and internationally, Mr. Abouchar has founded La Citadelle to instill in children a profound valued education while offering them a curricular program of study that leads them to the highest standard of academic achievement. Since its inception in 2000, La Citadelle has been a living testimony to his vision that all children can succeed!
Fluent in both English and French, Mr. Abouchar holds an Honours B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry, an M.Sc. in Physics, a B.Ed. and an M.Ed.
Beginning his extensive career in education by teaching Physics at the secondary level, Mr. Abouchar subsequently assumed the positions of Education Officer, Provincial Consultant in Mathematics and Science, Secretary General of the Council for Franco-Ontarian Education, Principal Investigator & Coordinator of the Ontario Assessment Instrument Pool in Chemistry and Physics, Professor at the Faculty of Education of the University of Ottawa and Superintendent of Curriculum, Research and Continuing Education with the Ottawa-Carleton French Language School Board. Mr. Abouchar has also led the Ontario delegation at the joint Canada-France Educational Workforce in Chad, founded the Multicultural Francophone Association of Ontario, and served for 9 years on the Ontario Advisory Council on Multiculturalism and Citizenship.
Mr. Abouchar has furthermore participated in the provincial overhauling of the Ontario Science Curriculum, written textbooks on physics and sciences, developed innovative educational software and films and lectured extensively on a national level in a variety of topics in education.
A passionate musician and composer, Mr. Abouchar has also successfully merged his musical talent with his expertise in Information Technology to create a unique Computer Music program of study which is to this day offered exclusively to all elementary and secondary school students at La Citadelle. The CDs of their collective compositions are but tokens of the authentication of their creativity and their power of learning and achievement at La Citadelle.
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