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Join Dawn as she sits with Meaghan Wilbur who highlights her experiential learning approach where students build, explore, taste, and create. Hear how activities like stick forts, culinary kindness, and adventure-filled field trips help students learn by doing.

Join Dawn as she sits with Syrus Daver, a teacher who took an unconventional path to the classroom after exploring several different careers. Together, they reflect on how each lesson learned outside of education shaped the passionate educator he’s become today.

Join Dawn in conversation with Liza Muise and Katherine Ross at CONTACT 2025 – “Voices of the World: Navigating Diverse Classrooms Together”, an Atlantic Canadian conference hosted by NBTA this August. Together, they highlight the value of using the summer to pause, learn, and reconnect. Beyond the scheduled sessions, they share insights sparked by informal conversations with colleagues—moments that offered fresh perspectives and lasting inspiration for supporting today’s diverse classrooms.

In this episode, Dawn sits down with Heidi Ryder and Peter Lagacy, the incoming and outgoing presidents of the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association to reflect on the unique journey of teacher leadership. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of stepping away from the classroom to serve the profession, what it means to represent the voices of educators across the province, and how returning to the classroom after their mandate brings fresh insights and renewed perspective.

Join Dawn as she talks with Rick Cuming and Michael Butler from the NBTA to unpack the complexities of the NB Teachers' Pension Plan. Whether you're just starting your career or nearing retirement, this conversation offers practical insights into navigating your pension with confidence. Learn how the NBTA supports members through every stage of their pension journey.

Join Dawn as she highlights an entrepreneurship class that not only teaches students the skills to start a business, but also inspires them to make a meaningful impact in their community. Teachers Bonnie Evans and Brendan Landine of Leo Hayes High School share how their school’s Market Day has already raised over $2,000 for the Greener Village Foodbank—combining business learning with humanitarian action.

Join Dawn as she explores the world of E-Sports with teacher and vice-principal Bryan Ouellette and two of his students from Maplehurst Middle School. It's more than flashy goals and epic saves. Listen as they explain how Rocket League, through the realm of scholastic understanding, is teaching critical thinking, communication skills, sense of belonging and perseverance.

Join Dawn as she explores Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB), an innovative student-centered approach to art education. Sue Moore from Millidgeville North School shares her journey from traditional, teacher-directed art lessons to a thriving, multi-studio art space that nurtures imagination, exploration, and self-expression where students take ownership of their creativity and artistic process.

Join Dawn as she chats with Brandon LeBlanc from Stanley Consolidated School, a teacher who builds authentic connections by embracing student passions. From engaging lessons to afterschool arts and writing clubs, Brandon brings heart and purpose to education.

Join Dawn as she talks with Ashley Hallihan, Crystal Roberts and Joey Savoy who were members of a team that organized a fabulous learning day for students in ASD-North. This episode highlights the collaboration between the three levels of education that led to a rich learning experience for students. What better way to learn about outdoor careers than to take students to the actual job sites.