Thank you to our amazing Grade 8 Leadership students who are welcoming our new Grade 5 families in tonight to visit the school! ⁦Central Okanagan Public Schools⁩

So happy to celebrate Year 2 of Street Data work. Awesome learning & collaboration between ⁦cnbcubs⁩ & GMS around the Equity Transformation Cycle & antiracism & pedagogy of voice ⁦Shane Safir⁩ ⁦Jamila Dugan⁩

Today is National #IndigenousPeoplesDay - an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. #NIPD #NIPD2023 #reconciliation

4 ways you can take part & help celebrate #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay: · read the #TRC's 94 Calls to Action · go to a public event · support #Indigenous tourism, businesses or artists · learn about and acknowledge the traditional territory where you live news.gov.bc.ca/29045

It's officially summer and the campus smúkʷaʔxn are on full display! Also known as Arrowleaf Balsamroot or Okanagan sunflowers, they are only found in the Okanagan and parts of northern Washington, and are the official flower emblem of the City of Kelowna.

Thank you to our CNB PAC for their outstanding efforts for a staff appreciation luncheon today. The food and decorations were unforgettable! 💕⁦Central Okanagan Public Schools⁩

Two very important topics to address with all students…and all humans. Definitely adding it to my summer reading list.

‘Cause who doesn’t need this cuteness. Love the get-up-and-go attitude!

The sixth way of being that supports a pedagogy of student voice is to 'Feedback Over Grades'. #pedagogyofvoice #studentagency #streetdata

As #Pride2023 and the school year come to a close, it was amazing to have reps from our whole district community renew the colours on our rainbow - a welcoming symbol of inclusion and community!

Gonna enjoy this! But I definitely belong to the youngest group in the audience.

5 ways to be a better ally to #2SLGBTQIA+ family, friends & people in your community: 1. Listen with an open mind 2. Speak out & take action 3. Help amplify queer voices 4. Reflect on internal biases 5. Support queer organizations #HappyPrideWeek, #YYJ! news.gov.bc.ca/29093

A huge thank you to the ⁦cnbcubs⁩ staff for all their support of our Ss this year. #caringcommunities ⁦Central Okanagan Public Schools⁩

Gracias to Moises, Daniel & Oscar from local Kelowna restaurant ‘El Taquero’ as our fave CNB year-end meal! Check them out yourself at: 1423 Ellis Street ⁦Central Okanagan Public Schools⁩

Honoured and excited to support learners in my new role!

Thanks to our CNB Jazz Band Combo students & Mr. Thomson for their performances today at the West Kelowna Canada Celebration! 🇨🇦 🎶 Both CNB & GMS student musicians played O Canada during the cake celebration while the crowd sang along! ⁦Central Okanagan Public Schools⁩

Many Canadians know about The Group Of Seven, but have you heard of the Indigenous Group of Seven? Formally known as the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporation, it was formed in 1973 with seven Indigenous artists to promote Indigenous art. These are the artists 🧵1/8

Way to go to the CNB & GMS Westside Marching band! Taking a ribbon for their Westside Daze performance 🎶 🎼 🎵 ⁦Central Okanagan Public Schools⁩

Tomorrow is Wear & Share Wednesday! Take a pic of yourself wearing your pin and tag us! 🧡🔶 You can order this free gift of medicine at moosehidecampaign.ca/pins #moosehidecampaign #moosehidecampaignday #MMIWG2S+

As I prepare to write a next book for Corwin on #pedagogiesofvoice, I'm inspired by Douglas and Nganga's article on critical pedagogy and radical love. What does it mean to belong? How do we cultivate belonging as an on-ramp to deep learning?