HighlightED

Join Dawn as she explores what motivates teachers to dedicate their Saturday to professional learning. Sheridan Mawhinney gives an overview of what NBTA Councils are and the purpose of the learning institutes, while Nancy Hodnett and Olivia Kyle share their experience as participants of Building Thinking Classrooms, an expert-led session that shares teaching practices to optimize conditions for students to think.

Join Dawn as she learns from Benjamin Kelly about metaverse - the interaction with technology to solve global issues. In 2020 Benjamin's innovative teaching style led Caledonia Regional School to being recognized as the best high School STEM program in North America! His resume is very impressive. His incorporation of the world's most popular video games into his lessons has unleashed student creativity and developed empathy in his students. Listen in to be inspired.

Join Dawn as she chats with Brianne Durant from Harbour View High School. Brianne's school was named a GAIA Project Champion School for their work on climate action. She shares her experience with GAIA and Eco-Schools as well as her involvement with STUzapalooza, a student-led climate change and sustainability event that brought over two hundred K-2 students together for an unforgettable learning experience.

Join Dawn as she sits with Bethany Toner from Saint Mary's Academy in Edmundston to discuss the dramatic changes her school experienced in recent years due to the influx of newcomers from around the world. Bethany shares her journey of adapting to a more diverse student body, the collaborative efforts of her team to create an inclusive and welcoming environment, and some advice for teachers in supporting students who speak multiple languages.

Join Dawn as she highlights the benefits of outdoor learning with Chantal Daley, a K-1 teacher at Janeville School. The learning opportunities are endless, and Chantal explains how not only it benefits students, but also has improved her own wellbeing.

Join Dawn as she highlights two ASD-W Science Leads who are working to help teachers bring scientific inquiry to their classrooms. Peter Trusiak and Jeremy Smith attended and presented at the National Science Teachers' Association Conference in Denver and have ideas and resources to share with our listeners.

Join Dawn as she and teacher Stefan Martin from Port Elgin Regional School discuss how archery during their PBL block has proven to be a valuable pathway to achieving district and school improvement goals.

Join Dawn as she does a conference debrief with Danielle Larlee & Kendra VanLeeuwen from Nashwaaksis Middle School. These two teachers attended the Association Canadienne de Professionnels de l'Immersion conference and brought Manie Musicale to their school. Listen in on how music and competition motivated their French Language Learners to want more. 

Join Dawn as she talks with teacher Rob Lehnert from the ASD-N ICE Centre, along with grade 12 students Mallory Stewart and Lucas Olesinski. This episode highlights how this career education centre offers direct pathways for students in ASD-N. Rob also touches of how this initiative is spreading around New Brunswick.

Join Dawn in a conversation with Kim Plum-Marr, Neil Hocking and Peter Bouma, three members of the Riverview Middle School Positive Behaviour Interventions Supports Team, where they describe how PBIS strategies have become the way they do business in their school. Listen in to see how they address students' unique behavioural, academic, social, emotional and mental health needs.