daughter, sister, zia, friend, associate professor, doc lover and writer, researcher, ponderer. On a mission to (un)make teachers.
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30 Apr 2025
Moving initial teacher education programs back to a 2-semester format would be a mistake. In addition to the prev curriculum courses, we added courses addressing topics like EDI, spec ed, mental health in schools, digital literacies, and math content courses (to name a few). 1/3
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30 Apr 2025
In a time when K-12 education is more complex than ever before, going back to two semesters, could eliminate these courses that ultimately support the diverse needs of our K-12 students. How about we fund more seats in ITE programs in TARGETED teachables/areas of need? 2/3
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30 Apr 2025
How about we increase or decrease the funded number of seats based on the workforce? What will happen in a few years when we have too many teachers once again? Let's look at ITE research before making a decision. 3/3 @PaulCalandra @MaritStiles
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26 Feb 2025
VOTE to END hallway medicine.
25 Feb 2025
In November, Unity Health Toronto had a deficit of $99 million because the Ministry of Health would not commit to fund its 2024 operating costs. Hospitals have a combined $800 million in deficits. Cuts are happening at a time of a surge in demand. Hallway medicine is exploding.
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17 Feb 2025
Just retweeting this after the last provincial election. Get out and vote.
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9 Oct 2024
When @fordnation says he wants to ensure organizations do not waste taxpayer money, I encourage him to look in the mirror. Remember when YOU SPENT 225 MILLION $ TO BREAK A BEER CONTRACT??
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
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25 Sep 2024
PhD candidate (and one of our BEd and MA grads) opened up today's equity-themed Foundations session at the Regent. Way to go @kshnndrj ! @OT_FED @ontariotech_u
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17 Sep 2024
This. Says. It. All. 😓
“Ontarians want a government that invests in housing, healthcare and other everyday needs. But instead, we have one that’s giving hundreds of millions of dollars to the Beer Store to get alcohol into corner stores a year early,” Mike Schreiner.
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6 Sep 2024
Congratulations @ACooperKMb on a great first week as our new Dean at @OT_FED ! As outgoing acting Dean, and on behalf of all of us at the faculty, welcome!! We are excited to start this next chapter with you.
15 Jul 2024
Ontario Tech announces the appointment of educational policy expert Dr. Amanda Cooper as Dean of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education (@ot_fed).
news.ontariotechu.ca/archive…
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20 Aug 2024
I can't believe it was eight years ago today. Still have much love for #TheHip . ♥️
20 Aug 2024
This final bow took place eight years ago, today, on August 20th 2016. It was the last stop on our MMP tour, and this was our last song of the night; “Ahead By A Century”. Where were you watching from?
Watch the full video: youtu.be/n8ffSi2dPtw
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7 Aug 2024
If a health care worker or educator gave someone the middle finger would @fordnation be offering to buy them coffee?
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31 Jul 2024
So the province paid 225 million $ to break Beer contract but not willing to continue wastewater checking? 🤔 We need to revisit our priorities?
theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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22 Jun 2024
Listening to the people? Don't hesitate to reach out? This commercial is a waste of time and money AND a ruse. When I reached out, I was told you were too busy to talk to me for 10 minutes @fordnation
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14 Jun 2024
Congratulations to Madison for being the recipient of the CATE (Canadian Association for Teacher Education) MA Thesis Award of Recognition! She was just awarded this honour at our AGM at CSSE. @OT_FED
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6 Jun 2024
Welcome to education @ToddSmithPC ! I hope you are willing to listen to the unheard voices in education, and that your decision-making is consultative and grounded in evidence. Looking forward to new leadership. #Hopeful #FreshStarts
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27 May 2024
Are you involved in teacher education field experience /practicum? Earn a microcredential to learn more about how to support teacher candidates! Open to all teacher candidates, associate teachers, faculty supervisors, school administrators, and anyone who is interested--free!
24 May 2024
Enroll in FELConline 2.0, a FREE microcredential offering evidence-based strategies to support field experience placements in ANY program. And did we mention it's free?! 👀
Enroll today! buff.ly/3wGjq6C
#BEd #Practicum #Preservice #ITE #AT #TeachersCollege #OntarioTech
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23 Apr 2024
Beyond thrilled... "Accordingly, you will be promoted to the rank of Professor, effective July 1, 2024."
#Grateful
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Dr. Diana Petrarca retweeted
17 Apr 2024
Didn't this government JUST announce the closure of 6 public health labs? How does that honour your lab professionals? 🤔🤔
newswire.ca/news-releases/-s…
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1 Apr 2024
Amazing presentation by @RupinderBrar describing the dance of the moon, earth, and sun to help us understand the upcoming eclipse.
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