Val Carnaghan

Val Carnaghan is an occasional teacher in Chatham, Ontario. She enjoys reading, writing, and crafting both inside and outside the classroom. She wishes to thank all her own teachers over the years for their encouragement and for sharing their knowledge.

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Breath and Ladders

Posted by Val Carnaghan on January 26, 2026

In this breathtaking storytelling, occasional English secondary teacher Val Carnaghan takes readers into her class to experience a captivating moment of poetry, connection, insight and magic.  Take a moment to listen to The Rungs, and then read on.  This post will have you intrigued to try the ideas, and watch the magic unfold for yourself.

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