A spontaneous message from my daughter. It’s good to see that she’s exercising gratitude in this isolation time. #HealthWorkers #gratitude

Tonight was amazing! A definite highlight to wrap up this unpredictable school year. Delivering grad gifts and lawn signs to some of the class of 2020 (& even reminisce about the past 5 years!) Vernon Secondary #gradninja @SD22Vernon

An outstanding human and inspirational figure for educators and all others who strive to guide youth. I will start this school year with mindful awareness of his thoughtful example. Forever grateful. #SirKenRobinson #heartmind

Do I emphasize compliance or inspire student autonomy in their learning? This has been an ongoing balance throughout my career. Empowering students is vital. Thanks for the reflection edutopia #pedagogy

New Media 11 class was asked What kind of citizen are you? Source from FNESC Digital Trickster unit. Thanks Ms. Hesketh! #whatkindofcitizen First Nations Education Steering Committee Joel Westheimer Vernon Secondary Okanagan School of Education

A single personal commitment can have a big impact on the healing in this collective journey. #OrangeShirtDay #IndigenousLivesMatter #Reconciliation

Great read of integrating SEL in lessons during our current situation at school. Thank you to Ms. Hesketh for integrating a conversation about First People Principles of Learning, too. Very compatible. Thanks Dr. Jorge Valenzuela edutopia First Nations Education Steering Committee #SEL

And now for some self-care and reflection. Thank you CASEL

Yup! And some even become perennial favourites!

Congratulations to the staff, students, and families of @HolySpiritCSD. This made me so happy to see you practising putting #wellness first. Enjoy your space and self-care.

Nice work, everyone! 🎃🍭

My first job in education was noon-hour supervisor at WKE ‘90-91. I’m so incredibly proud of the school community! #kindness #SEL William Konkin Elementary school undertakes project to teach intentional kindness burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com/news/william-k…

Can we put this on high school graduation requirement? It certainly would have helped me through my 20s and 30s (and teaching career... and parenting... and friendships and marriage... the list continues...😉

Day 1: Everyday I will post a picture from a day in the life of an educator. I'll post without explanation and nominate someone else to take the challenge. That's 7 days, 7 pictures, 7 nominations. I was nominated by Bri Vaskic & @kabedardo I nominate Connor Podmorow

So happy to have live music decking the VSS halls again! #highschoolband #christmasconcert ⁦@SD22Vernon⁩ ⁦Vernon Secondary⁩

#ontario #canada #Neskantaga #boilwateradvisories #firstnations #INDIGENOUS #27years (Full version)

Pine Creek First Nation Chief Derek Nepinak on the difference between freedom and privilege:

When your colleagues come around with goodies… thank you for the positive Thursday vibes!! #gratitude ⁦Kalamalka Secondary⁩