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Gillian Judson, PhD

@perfinker.bsky.social
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Associate Professor, Educational Leadership Researching imagination in teaching, learning & leadership Follow: #imaginED #walkingcurriculum #getoutside #imagination #leadership

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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Calgary friends! Come to my public talk on leadership imagination next week? Hosted by the Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education at St. Mary's University (scan to register)
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The @outdoorlearningjd.bsky.social Is now offering our leadership imagination text: outdoorlearning.com/product/cult... 🍁 🍁
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Great start to the day--family hike 🥾👣🌧️ and good coffee ☕ 🍪
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Now available in four languages --and all colours of the boot! #walkingcurriculum
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Excited to share that A Walking Curriculum is now available in ITALIAN! Supporting Italian teachers engaged in imagination focused walking explorations! Thanks your Dr. Alessandro Gelmi for translation 📚
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Beautiful British Columbia! Pump Peak, Mount Seymour Park 🏔️
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Celebrating tenure with a beautiful hike and delish treats with these academic rock stars @sfueducation.bsky.social So grateful for my colleagues 💕
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A great book to read--or re/reread in my case 🌿 Thank you Dr. David Suzuki for this classic with a screamingly important message 🌎 🦋 🐟 (Forward by the amazing Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer 💕) Thanks for sending @outdoorlearningjd.bsky.social! #booklover #imaginED
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Summer reading! On imagination, emotion and engaging learning in Place! Visit @outdoorlearningjd.bsky.social for info!
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
So grateful to share my work in this amazing community! 🌿 outdoorlearning.com/product-cate... @outdoorlearningjd.bsky.social #imaginED @sfueducation.bsky.social
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
THIS! Educating in Dangerous Times (Drs. George Theoharis and John Rogers, EDS). Incredible list of contributing authors. Looks amazing: bookshop.org/p/books/educ...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Love my job ☺️ Enjoying final classes with this amazing group of educators completing their Masters degrees in Imaginative Education and Place- and Nature-based pedagogy @sfueducation.bsky.social #lovemyjob
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It's super hot here in Winnipeg! Day one of CSSHE 2026 at the University of Manitoba. Sharing research on how leaders employ imagination to navigate challenges of HE. #imaginED
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Had a great day exploring Imaginative Ecological Education practices with elementary and secondary school teachers in Smithers, BC. #walkingcurriculum #imagination #getoutside Feeling inspired!
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Arrived in beautiful Smithers, BC. 🌿 Dinner with district leaders tonight. Excited to start my work with Bulkley Valley educators tomorrow! #imaginED #walkingcurriculum #getoutside
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Excited for my next adventure! Smithers here I come :) Talking imagination in leading and learning (Imaginative Education, Imaginative Ecological Education, A Walking Curriculum)! 🍃🚶‍♀️🍃
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Want to feel better? Read Elin Kelsey's work on HOPE.
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
So much great learning at the Outdoor Learning Conference 2026!
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
NEXT WEEK! 🍃🍃
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🍃Outdoor Learning Conference 2026 🍃 Currently working on my keynote and workshop!! Can't wait to return to beautiful Banff 💚 Will I see you there?
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Pleased to offer a KEYNOTE presentation on Teacher Education at the IOCES2026 conference! Register for this FREE, online and open access conference by June 10: sciforum.net/event/IOCES2...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
I'm getting more and more excited about this!
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
The 2026 Spring Course line up is here! Learn more and register today: outdoorlearning.com/spring-cours...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
World Creativity & Innovation Week is a worldwide community dedicated to celebrating all forms of creativity. Check out the celebrations and register your own for 2026! wciw.org/wciw/
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WCIW | World Creativity & Innovation
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
"Hot off the presses"! = NEW open access and published online. "Imaginative (un)learning in leadership education: how cognitive tools and community-based collaboration cultivate imaginations"--with Dr. Meaghan Dougherty doi.org/10.1108/JOLE...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
A beautiful blustery day 💕
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
The 2026 Spring Course line up is here! Learn more and register today: outdoorlearning.com/spring-cours...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Honoured to celebrate outdoor learning with these amazing women! Join us March 10! Info: outdoorlearning.com/event/spring...
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childcareoptions.bsky.social @childcareoptions.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Developing a Sense of Place by Sparking Curiosity & Wonder: A Walking Curriculum for the Early Years Date: Feb 5 Location: Online Cost: $20.00 Presenters: Dr. Gillian Judson, Dr. Michelle Mckay, and Klara Redford @perfinker.bsky.social @mskred.bsky.social www.childcareoptions.ca/events/devel...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
A focus on HEALTH. 💚 @outdoorlearningjd.bsky.social Learn more and register: outdoorlearning.com/health-2026/
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Great first day with our Chilean visitors! A week of Imaginative Education learning with the CIRCE team 📚
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Loved having the chance to share about good things happening in outdoor learning! #getoutside #walkingcurriculum [Principal Connections magazine, 2025, 3(2), pp. 44-45] Shout outs to Take Me Outside and the @outdoorlearningjd.bsky.social !
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
What a Fully Human K–12 Education Could Look Like substack.com/@losttools/n...
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What a Fully Human K–12 Education Could Look Like
A year-long plan for the next step in re-enchanting school
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Magical day in the forest today #lovetherain
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
This! This winter, Natural Curiosity is offering a full lineup of introductory Indigenous language courses Courses are free for Indigenous learners, and non-Indigenous participants help support language revitalization through their registration. Learn more: www.naturalcuriosity.ca/indigenous-l...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Can't wait to keynote! ECEC ATA share.google/E8F0G1WXvAiX...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Had a fabulous time Friday engaging in Place-based and imaginative ecological practices with these stellar @sfueducation.bsky.social students! Burnaby Mountain Park is absolutely gorgeous #imaginED #walkingcurriculum for the win!
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 🎃 Stay safe everyone 🙏
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
So grateful my @sfueducation educational leadership students got to learn from this educational rockstar today! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us @craigmah.bsky.social 🙏 #imaginED
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
youtu.be/Akvbg83w-8o?... Thank you Sara & Nikki 💕 I'll be following this podcast!
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Listen in...with Sara and Nikki Episode 1: What is the significance of stories?
YouTube video by Sara Florence Davidson
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Join me for this FREE online learning session with 5 inspiring Indigenous Educators this Truth and Reconciliation Day. Tuesday, September 30 4 PM PST / 7 PM ET 🧡 outdoorlearning.com/event/indige...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Proud to have written the Foreword for this great OPEN ACCESS text! Check it out! link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
4 Season of Indigenous Learning The early bird registration for the 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning 2025-2026 Course closes on September 30th! This year's course features an incredible group of Indigenous presenters. Check it out: outdoorlearning.com/event/anishi...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
See you there? Sign up today! events.sfu.ca/event/45363-...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Calling all educators! Ready for grad school? Join me and other @sfueducation.bsky.social faculty at 6 PM Sept 24 on Zoom to discuss the SFU Faculty of Education September 2026 program offerings! events.sfu.ca/event/45363-....
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Beverley Bunker @beverleybunker.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Feeling pretty excited to have co-published with the amazing @perfinker.bsky.social ! 💚🌿🪵 If you are a facilitator of teacher learning, take a look - shifting focus to teacher beliefs & values is so impactful (plus we got to head outside!)
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
We did it @beverleybunker.bsky.social! Outdoor imaginative learning, cognitive tools and COLLAGE... Designing transformational professional learning opportunities: understanding participants’ experiences in an on-line and in-place imagination-focused self-study www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Designing transformational professional learning opportunities: understanding participants’ experiences in an on-line and in-place imagination-focused self-study
The question of how to transform teachers’ practices is vexing, especially if the goal is to change deep set conceptions of human separation from the natural world. In this research, we employed an...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Excited to read this! Love all your work @robintransition.bsky.social
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
cultivateimagination.ca/2024/08/08/i...
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Calling all EARLY YEARS educators! Join me, Michelle and Klara this Fall for a deep-dive into Imaginative Ecological Education and walking practices for the early years! Information and early bird reg: outdoorlearning.com/event/a-walk...
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