My new book(s) for my classroom just arrived. I’m excited to take a peak. ⁦Nadine Naughton⁩ ⁦Joanna Lake⁩ ⁦Greater Victoria School District⁩

And this student’s personal reflection on the learning environment is so good! More on insta @ taleoftwoteachers #InquiryMindset

This. Every educator should lean on their school librarian. And districts need to fund these positions with professionals, resources, and future ready tech. Just sayin’ “The benefits of collaborating with school librarians” educationdive.com/news/the-benef… via EducationDive

Gr. 8's from Shoreline honour Indigenous Traditions by paddling in their Coast Salish Canoe from Songhees to Fort Rodd Hill today. Once ashore, they acknowledged the traditional territory & created a pit cook to prepare a traditional feast w/ Parks Canada & Songhees Nations.

Continuing the path of reconciliation #generationalknowledge #bigcanoe ⁦Jane Spies⁩ ⁦Richard Graham⁩ #whereis Timstwitterhandle?! cheknews.ca/shoreline-midd…

That's the fabulous CMS Sust. Resources in the background. #SD61 #Saanich #bcag #Farm2School #schoolgardens

It’s #CramTheCruiser Eve, so get ready, #Colquitz! We're once again partnering w/ Burnside Gorge & Saanich Police to stuff a #Saanich police cruiser(or 2!) w/non-perishable food, toys, games, books. Join us for this joyful event of sharing, caring, & #community. #yyj Greater Victoria School District

We must keep advocating for more supports within our learning communities. I’m looking at you, BC Government News NDP

Richard Graham Cedar Hill Middle Jane Spies Nadine Naughton The pic is a day late, but Colquitz Community brought a strong #funkysock game! #dogsinrobes #glittertoes

Forced togetherness is not Inclusion. One of Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD’s earlier stories about the first time she felt like she had something to contribute in her classroom community is standing out to me. Do each of my kids feel valued? Seen? Heard? Understood? Important?

Library classification systems are racist af. But in the 70s, Brian Deer, from Kahnawake, created a system for the National Indian Brotherhood that’s still in use today. Here’s why this is HUGE:

We are coming up to a year since my second book #InquiryMindset was published and goodness, I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve done to impact teaching and empower learners!! Thanks y’all for your continued support and collective commitment to better serving our students!

It's a SNOW DAY! All schools are CLOSED today due to the weather and potential worsening conditions (Feb. 11, 2019). #yyj #sd61learn

Another GIVEAWAY! Please RT to be entered! THREE winners will be chosen at midnight tonight for signed ARC of #ShoutingAtTheRain and a FISH IN A TREE/#StrongShoulders t-shirt. #GRIT #MakeTheLifeYouWant #UnderstandingEmotions #FindYourRealFriends #CapeCod

How do you collaborate with your #TeacherLibrarian? #CoPlanning, creating virtual hubs #LibGuides tools #Bibliography Is it a blended role? Teaching #Literacy #MediaLiteracies #Bias #AtLs #InquirySkills Thank you Trevor MacKenzie for this article kqed.org/mindshift/5341…

We had a blast Royal BC Museum working on the Sustainability Challenges today! Thank you so much to the team that led our kids through re-designing housing, transportation, and shoes. #designthinking Colquitz Community Jane Spies #sd61learn

What if students ended this school year by asking, What have I learned? How can I use it? What more is there to know? And what responsibility do I now have? Develop lifelong learners by teaching students to ask their own questions. Learn how: rightquestion.org/events/online-… #QFT

Incredible resource! Jane Spies Shawna Wood

Congratulations #Colquitz! Our small school raised $7638.76 for the 2019 Tour de Rock team!!!!! Wow! #YouRock for #TourdeRock! #SD61 #forthekids #Saanich Greater Victoria School District Canadian Cancer Society