Western Grad. Ed. Assistant Prof (LD), Former Principal & SO, YRDSB Director/Past Chair @lfontario Tweets mine!

Toronto, Ont.
Joined January 2013
"It’s okay to admit what you don’t know. It’s okay to ask for help. And it’s more than okay to listen to the people you lead–in fact, it’s essential." —Mary Barra #leadership #learning @lfontario
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The best thing about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest thing about being a teacher is that it matters every day.
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Teachers are those who help find strengths, wipe away tears, overpower demons and conquer fears.
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I just read "Developing Metacognition in K–12 Education" on @EdCanNet. Take a look: edcan.ca/articles/developing… We need more conversations about student thinking especially in a time of AI. How can we best encourge/model thoughtful understanding? #learning
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I am looking forward to hearing what is helping teachers and what is helping students learn. @lfontario
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Our third event on Advancing AI in Education is coming up soon on April 23, 2026. If you are not already registered, sign up now: simpli.events/e/LFOexploresA…
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This session with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva is getting closer - can't wait! Feb. 12th When the Science of Learning meets AI - Registration info attached.
Looking forward to this thought provoking session on Feb. 12th! Registration info attached.#professional #learning
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“I believe that education, and only education, is the key which can open the dungeon of ignorance.” — Maya Angelou On #InternationalDayOfEducation, we honor education as a path to liberation, dignity, and joy — and recommit to equitable access for all. #EducationForAll #MayaAngelou
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scienceoflearning.substack.c… Direct link - an article by our Guest Speaker (Feb. 9th- Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva) @lfontario Why not register and join the conversation! Learning Forward Ontario!
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Looking forward to this thought provoking session on Feb. 12th! Registration info attached.#professional #learning
Part 2 of our learning series on Integrating AI with Care, Curiosity and Conscience is on Feb 12. This sessions features Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva speaking on what the science of learning has to tell us about AI. canva.com/design/DAG4m6cKFrU…
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Ontario eductors ....Really appeciate you reposting this if you can to help us get the word out re this series. Thank you! #learning #Onted #AI
This Thursday is your chance to join in the start of this 3 part learning series. Don't miss out on learning how AI has shifted he practice of these 4 educators. simpli.events/e/LFOexploresA… #AIineducation #teacherPD #edtech
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Beate PLanche Ed.D. retweeted
LFO is pleased to offer a 3-Part Virtual Series: Integrating AI with Care, Curiosity and Conscience—a powerful learning journey for educators who want to deepen their understanding of AI while staying grounded in ethics, equity, and purposeful pedagogy. simpli.events/e/LFOexploresA…
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In partnership with #OPC and #CPCO we are offering another year of our Article Discussion Series. Register at the link below. principals.ca/en/professiona…
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I just read "Animating flourishing in school leadership: The 4P Framework" on @EdCanNet. Take a look: edcan.ca/articles/animating-…
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Asset thinking over deficit thinking. Thank you! @Catlin_Tucker
🤝 Inclusion isn't just about addressing the needs of marginalized groups or students who need accommodations; it’s about designing classrooms & schools that celebrate all students’ unique identities & backgrounds, & leveraging this diversity as an asset: bit.ly/42lnExJ
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Session #1 was terrific and our Session #2 with a focus on assessment is on May 7th - Register as per below and join us! @lfontario
What a wonderful series this will be! Join us! Great professional learning ahead....@lfontario Registration is open.
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Workshop on Jr Int. Literacy is beginning!! @lfo
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“Research suggests a close link between writing and reading overall, including a strong relationship between the development of early writing and reading skills, such as spelling and word reading.” (Kim et al., 2024) SORticle #19: Handwriting, Beneficial to Reading and Often Misunderstood. I LOVE my Nomanis magazine and this latest Spring 2025 edition did not disappoint! I’ve been on a Science-of-handwriting learning journey for several years now, incorporating explicit handwriting instruction into my daily classroom instruction in an effort to prevent bad habits from forming and to reduce the need for later interventions. You can find this fantastic article here: nomanis.com.au/blog/handwrit… #Sorticle #Handwriting #ExplicitInstruction
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EDUCATION IS NOT THE FILLING OF A PAIL, BUT THE LIGHTING OF A FIRE. #education #teachers
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LFO’s two-part learning series will look at the “how” and “why” of English language, as well as planning for literacy instruction in the Jr and Int grades. Join us on Wednesday April 23rd! bit.ly/LFOreading
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