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  • Dear 23-year-old Me
    Dear 23-year-old me, You are about to begin an incredible journey. Your career as a teacher will take you to different communities and working with children of various ages and individual needs. You will adore teaching and helping kids. You will also have an influence on your school staff, parents and community. Now that I’ve … Continue reading Dear 23-year-old Me
  • My ETFO Summer Academy Experience
    Every summer, ETFO hosts a number of different Summer Academy sessions across the province and hosted by different ETFO locals. This past July I had the pleasure of attending a Summer Academy hosted by ETFO Niagara Teachers’ Local. This three day learning workshop was a definite highlight in my professional learning. The topic of this … Continue reading My ETFO Summer Academy Experience
  • Growth Mindset
    Growth Mindset As a teacher, you’ll likely wear many hats and work with students across different grade levels. Along the way, you might find your sweet spot—a grade that feels like the perfect fit. But just when you’ve settled into your comfort zone, you could be assigned to a grade you have never taught before. … Continue reading Growth Mindset
  • September Inventory
    Towards the end of August, whenever I drove past a school, I noticed that the parking lots were filling up again. At first it was just one or two cars dotting the pavement, but as the first day of school inched closer, entire rows of vehicles stood at the ready, some with trunks and side … Continue reading September Inventory
Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning book cover


The book, The Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning: Practical Ideas and Resources for Beginning Teachers, is meant to be the beginning of sharing and learning with each other, which includes practical tips on setting up your own classroom, building inclusion, working with parents and more.

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