Leadership
Building Leaders: Mixing up the Ages
Worked with the Grade 5 students to lead the Grade 2 students in cooperative parachute games. It was a joy to see and support the older students taking the lead as teachers as they worked to develop their soft skils (creativity, empathy, and kindness). (OCDSB, 2023)
Collaboration with Librarian
After our school was awarded a Indigo Adopt a School grant, I worked with my students to raise awareness and to build enthusiasm for the new books in our library! We worked on thank you letters, book talks, and a media literacy unit where the students made book posters. (OCDSB, 2023)
Coding with Music
Over the course of our coding unit, I directed the grade 4/5 students to program our musical performance for the learning showcase. It started as a four beat rhythm on the drums that grew into a full performance! Have a listen! (OCDSB, 2022)
Teacher Wellness
I won this book at a conference and took it out after losing my voice in my first practicum. I became very interested in finding and practicing sustainable teaching. (uOttawa, 2022)
Community Building Circle
Connecting through circles! I worked with my class to build unity, trust, and friendship. The circle became an effective tool in celebrating, problem solving, critical thinking, social justice, and restorative practices.
Mindfulness
Learning and being human. Introduced concepts of mindfulness through body break activities such as breathing exercises, colouring, singing, chair yoga, 5 point scales, and meditation. Some of my favourite exercises for children include Jelly Belly and Spaghetti Toes! (OCDSB, 2022)
Bordenball
What a joy to have sports back in schools! I learned about bordenball and coached recess games for the junior grades. (OCDSB, 2022)
Emotional Fluency Workshop
I led a workshop "Your Toolbox for Building Emotional Fluency" where I introduced research-based techniques from Dr. Daniel Siegel to support children develop the emotional skills and language they need to communicate. (Montreal, 2021)
Current interests
- Giving energy to the good
- Supporting student leadership in the classroom
- Building connections with community partners