Empathetic educator, enthusiastic learner. SCDSB elementary educator. Former Blind/Low Vision Itinerant, OELC TF and CC. BPHE, BEd, MHK.
Collingwood, Ontario
Joined January 2013
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Goodbye old Balanced Literacy “guess the word” bookmarks... HELLO Structured Literacy bookmarks! I’ve created my own bookmarks that will enable parents to help their children at home with early literacy skills and help set students up for reading success! #parentinvolvement #MMSL
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Today is White Cane Day! What's so special about the White Cane? It's both a mobility device that supports independence for people who are blind or low vision & a symbol of independence. Here are some online resources & activities for White Cane Day! bit.ly/341sH85
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Wish you had a printable copy of the new Ontario Language curriculum?? Look no further!
Huge thanks to Marshauna Smith Parkes for creating this printable version of the Language curriculum (and welcoming people to share it, too!)
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Instead of “This student isn’t learning because…” let’s reframe our thinking to “This student isn’t learning so…”
Our job as educators is more important than ever before. The only thing more important than teaching is student learning.
As @weedentracy said: Be the light⭐️
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A beautiful collaborative way to build school culture and student leadership.
🎥 via @DrFrankRud – at Essex, Ontario
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Our students offered appreciation and gratitude to our custodial team through song! “They’ve got the whole school in their hands”. Our school always sparkles thanks to Mr. McQueen, Mr.Johnson, and Mr. Cutler!
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After we learn a new sound it becomes the “secret password” for entering the classroom, allowing for several extra daily repetitions. The kids ❤️ it - and don’t worry about the ones who forget; if they don’t copy the child in front of them I supply the sound for them to repeat.
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Admiral Collingwood’s commitment to FNMI education. #TruthAndReconciliation @acfleet
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#HelenKeller, Perkins' most famous student, is now a #Barbie! We hope @Mattel's newest doll inspires others to learn about Helen's incredible accomplishments and undeniable impact.
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Watch me, can you balance like this? How about if I move this way? Can you play this game? What does JOY of movement look/sound/feel like for students with & without #disabilities? Join us & @ReelAbilitiesTO #ReelEd2021 May Matinees for #DPAEveryDay bit.ly/3hcupdF 🎥 ♿
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Teachers, one more week to sign up for our ReelEd Workshops and Films (all free, all virtual).reelabilities.org/toronto/ev…
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@CNIB Braille Creative Writing Contest deadline coming up May 31. Canadian elementary and secondary students, get your stories, essays and poems in now for a chance to win a CASH prize, like Steve did last year! #BrailleIsLiteracy
cnib.ca/braillecontest
ALT Young man, smiling, posed against a dark background. He's wearing a bright white polo shirt and black framed glasses.
Laura Ackroyd (Thirkill) retweeted
Earlier in February, we announced a lot of exciting updates coming to #GoogleMeet at our global #LearningWithGoogle online event. Take a look below for a recap of the top Meet features coming soon. For more details, check out the Meet blog 👉 goo.gle/3jX5ZnG
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#Braille is usually taught through direct instruction between teacher & student, so #RemoteLearning adds a new challenge. With this table, teachers are able to watch students braille in real-time.
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Koen's not letting a visual impairment stop him from stickhandling! ❤️
#NHLFanSkills At Home Presented by @GEICO
(🎥 IG/koens_hockey_korner)
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It’s diabetes awareness month! Help us inspire some change by sharing far and wide #accessibility #diabetes #CNIB cnib.ca/en/blog/canadian-dia…
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Need an activity sheet to help sighted students understand braille? The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled has developed a series that includes color-by-braille images, braille fill-in-the-blanks, and a downloadable braille alphabet. bit.ly/2YwEpUV
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We sought insight and advice from some REAL experts on the return to school. They let us @SMHO_SMSO know they see, hear and appreciate the difference you are making in their lives. P.S. Have your tissues ready! youtube.com/watch?v=PNZwnRn2…