Superintendent, Area C Schools, Simcoe County District School Board

Joined August 2021
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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