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Superintendent, Area C Schools, Simcoe County District School Board

Joined August 2021
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Since we have limited time during the school day to devote to writing, we want to make sure we are getting the most out of it. Autumn has shared 5 high-impact writing strategies for pre-K to upper elementary-aged students that we can try. edutopia.org/article/high-im… via @edutopia
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This English teacher said no to AI. Now she shows students how to use it responsibly: edut.to/49w6hdS
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Ss are learning about traditions and celebrations in social studies. We are learning about the Lunar New Year. Today we made and played a game Koreans play on the Lunar New Year - Ddakji (딱지). They loved it! @GoodfellowPS @SCDSB_Schools #ddakji #딱지 #LunarNewYear
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Social and emotional learning doesn’t have to feel like a special event. Build #SEL tactics right into your core elementary math curriculum with these 3 activities!
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Happy Lunar New Year! Gr. 1s had so much fun celebrating the year of the dragon! @WarnicaPS
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How did a single dry-erase marker get these middle schoolers up on their feet and chattering excitedly about math? Watch and find out. 🙌 See all of our 60-second strategies in one convenient place: edut.to/48oh0Hh
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Are positive calls home a part of your practice? 💫
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Love this! 🧡
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It turns out that during #BrainBreaks, the brain works overtime. New research illuminates what kinds of breaks benefit learners the most. 🧠
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Teachers shared with us 6 tips for feedback that strikes a balance between effectiveness and sustainability. Which ones are you most excited about?
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Tests don’t just assess memory—they actively change it. 📝 🧠 We uncover why assessment often gets a bad rap and bust 2 other common myths about learning:
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#TeacherTip: "Enlarge and laminate your writing paper and use it to display a sample piece of writing! Either one you model for your class or a shared writing piece that students can refer back to." —Former teacher Kylie Barragan
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Thank you to the dignitaries and community members who celebrated with us at the Maple Ridge Grand Opening. Your support means so much!
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Thanks to everyone who organized and participated in our Spread Love Not Hate event today. Bullying has no place at Maple Ridge. Go Ravens!
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I ADORE this project the Gr. 4’s did in art today! So much learning in one piece of art!! All unique and beautiful, just like the students themselves! ❤️ @GoodfellowPS
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So many highlights at the Maple Ridge Grand Opening! Congratulations to everyone involved! 🥳
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Even during brief breaks, students' brains are still active and learning. Here's the research-backed ways #BrainBreaks help middle and high schoolers decompress, refocus, and process new information. 🧠 💡
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To our celebrating Knights families-Happy Diwali!
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So wonderful to welcome Newcomers and community supports/agencies to Innisdale this evening! Special thank you to Mrs. Forder, Mr. Khezry, the Languages Club, Barrie Library, SMDHU and Allendale Rec Centre! @SCDSBequity @InnisdaleSchool
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