Gleneagle Secondary

“At Gleneagle Secondary, we strive to create a unique and safe learning environment where we honour the diversity of the community by empowering our students to think critically, act responsibly, advance technologically & develop in a dynamic world.”

 

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In my classroom in particular, you will find that I focus on:

Encouraging Creativity.  Thinking outside the box is welcomed. Discussion is expected. Different viewpoints are valued.

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Respect. I both give and expect respect - for me, the school, your peers and yourself.

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Teamwork. You will always have to work with others in the world. We will be counting on you.  

If you want to know how to succeed, know that I am a strict but fair teacher. I will expect you to work hard, but I know that you, like me, are human, and will make mistakes and need support through those mistakes.  I believe that mistakes are the way we learn, so if you aren't making mistakes and having fun, you are not yet doing it right. :)
 

I believe that every student is priceless, and that a teacher’s top priority should be to help students find their true selves and encourage them to share their talents and uniqueness with the world.  Differences are valued in my classroom and I expect my classroom to be a safe space for all. 

In our new curriculum, we are expected to encourage students to be thoughtful and conscientious citizens.  I feel we should model such expectations, and I also believe a teacher should be a strong voice for equality.  Because of this belief, I am currently the Social Justice Chair for Coquitlam, and am a CTA Rep, hoping to make a difference for my colleagues as well as students. My goal is to be patient, fair, trustworthy and a collaborative leader. Teachers are more than just the leaders of the classroom - they are the leaders of a community. 

I believe that a teacher must be flexible and creative in their ability to adapt teaching methods to the needs of their students.  This requires an in depth knowledge of the subject matter, a passion for the subject, and sometimes an unusual approach to teaching or assessment. 

Finally, I am a life long learner, and will do my best to promote self reflection and a love of learning in my students. I strive to stay relevant with popular culture and ever evolving art techniques and will continue to develop my skills as an educator with ongoing training and inquiry.

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