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WHO IS THAT GREAT TEACHER WHO INSPIRED YOU??
Who do you want to be like when you become an educator?
Where would you be without that one GREAT teacher that inspired you?
Maybe you had more than one! I hope you did.
If that teacher does not know that you really appreciated them in your life why not look them up on Google or Linkedin and let them know.
I dedicate this video to the GREAT TEACHERS I had who inspired me and motivated me throughout my academic journey.
Some were in high school, others were in University. Some were even educational colleagues.
THANK YOU TO:
Barb Sproule Singleton: Grade 13 English, Lord Elgin High School, Halton District School Board - You inspired me to go to university when I was lacking confidence to apply. If it were not for you I may not have taken that step. You made learning English fun, engaging and relevant. You took the class to live theater and ballet. You developed positive relationships and inspired your students to chase their dreams. You were one of the most impactful teachers in my life. I can not thank you enough.
Bryce Legget: Grade 13 Physical Education, Lord Elgin High School, Halton District School Board - Bryce taught me courses in anatomy and physiology as part of my Exercise Physiology Course. You inspired me to go on into Physical Education at McMaster in 1974. I eventually became a physical education teacher in Halton as a result. You were classy, confident and professional. You were an outstanding builder of relationships and an inspiring leader. I ran a golf tournament for all of the Halton High Schools while taking that course which taught me a lot about leadership and the impact I could have on students and the school system. a "lightbulb" moment in my life! You became an outstanding leadership role model. Thank you so much for making me believe in my potential.
John McLennan: Physical Education Teacher at Nelson High School and senior basketball coach, Halton District School Board - John was my Physical Education and Health teacher for several years. He recruited me to play basketball after he watched me play pick up ball after school. John became my role model in life. He had the leadership qualities I admired. John was athletic, confident, and had high expectations of his athletes. I eventually coached basketball in Halton and in the city of Burlington because of his influence. He was the coach and educator I looked up to and wanted to emulate. Thanks for being my motivator in life.
Frank Grebenc, Al Slater and Larry Zavitz: History Teachers at Nelson High School, Halton District School Board: You all made learning fun. You were engaging educators. I minored in anthropopogy at McMaster University because of Frank Grebenc.
Harv Collison: Harv was my first Associate Teacher at Tuck School, Halton District School Board. He became a future teacher colleague and administrative colleague. Harv was a great Associate Teacher. Very supportive and an awesome instructional role model. As an administrator he was the one who put my name forward for administration in 1998 and trained me for that role. I am forever grateful to this great educator.
Bev Bowra: Principal of Sir Ernest MacMillan School, Halton District School Board - Bev was one of my most outstanding principals. He was my leadership role model. He knew how to develop positive relationships with all of the school and community stakeholders. He was skilled at developing grade teams. He was the most inspiring leader that looked after staff morale. He made his school environment fun for students and staff. He was a visionary leader. He was the leader I emulated my leadership career after. Thanks for being the best and for years of support.
Dr. Fred Moyes: Anatomy Instructor at McMaster University, Hamilton - Dr. Moyes would take coloured chalk and draw what looked like photographs on the chalkboard. He made learning anatomy so interesting. It was his course where I realized I may have some talent in this area. To my surprise, I placed third out of 425 students on one of his exams. This was an academic turning point for me. I had never placed so high on any exam in my life. Fred took me under his wing, and gave me the opportunity to teach anatomy labs at McMaster for Physical Education students and then supported me in becoming an anatomy instructor at Sheridan College. How Unbelievable. I could never have dreamed when I was young that I would ever do this! He inspired me to go on to apply for Medicine or Education. I accepted my acceptance to teachers college in the anatomy lab at McMaster. He influenced my whole career trajectory. Thank you sir, for all of the support and guidance you gave me during those university years.
Cheryl Ende: ELL / ESL Course Director, Faculty of Education, Brock University, St. Catharines - Cheryl was an incredible educator. She was academically inspiring, collaborative, and a team player who developed other leaders. Cheryl was the my university instructor role model. She took me under her wing and put me in charge of teaching ELL / ESL Additional Qualifications for teachers. This lead to me taking new teacher candidates and established educators on one month international teaching blocks to China. This became my passion and I am still working on these initiatives today. Cheryl was the consummate educator that I wanted to be like. Thank you for believing in me and for giving me these opportunities.
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO
FAMOUS INDIVIDUALS WHO MET THE TEACHERS THEY WERE GRATEFUL FOR!
CLICK HERE FOR: "A Teacher's Impact Lasts A lifetime"
Posted to this blog and the INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS TAB
Nov. 2024
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DOUG REEVES ON "WHAT IS RESEARCH ANYWAY?"
Check out these amazing articles by Professor Reeves
I have used Professor Reeves videos on assessment and evaluation in my classes at the Faculty of Education, Brock University.
I was privileged to attend a live webinar in 2024 where he mentioned to me that our new teacher candidates would find them useful. Especially the site where he supports students in finishing their dissertation!!
Click the link below for "What is Research Anyway?".
Also find here a variety of articles he has written and that have been posted by ASCD
Click here: What Is Research, Anyway?
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Support for Finishing Your Dissertation
The next link will be incredibly helpful for students who need support and advice to finish their Dissertation. AND IT'S FREE!!!!
Click the link below to get support for finishing your dissertation
Doug Reeves gave me this address: Finishthedissertation.org
Past it into your browser
or Click here for: Finishthedissertation.org
Posted to this website: Feb. 14 / 2024
IN MEMORIUM
THIS ENTRY IS A TRIBUTE TO
THE LATE SIR KEN ROBINSON
He was a renowned education reformer whose 2006 TED talk on
"CREATIVITY IN EDUCATION" remains the most watched
TED talk in history.
New Pedagogies for Deep Learning
Is learning that sticks
Has human significance
Includes higher order thinking processes
Added to this web Page Blog August 19th/2018
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Daniel Pink on Motivation
This TedTalk was quoted by Michael Fullan in his work posted above on Deep Learning
Pink is fun and entertaining in this TED Talk!
His research on Motivation is engaging
Enjoy this Video when you have 20 minutes!!
Click Here For: The Puzzle of Motivation
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REIMAGINE LEARNING THAT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
This is an outstanding presentation with the important following messages.
Studies show, the lack of physical play is resulting in students doing worse in school.
Schools set up a system that celebrates academic marks but academic marks are not the only way to be intelligent. We are developing a narrow concept of what the mind can do.
Students are smart IN DIFFERENT WAYS.
Posted to this Web Page / Blog Tab September, 21, 2018.
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SIR KEN ROBINSON - ATLANTIC RIM SPEECH
Sir Ken is always worth listening to at the beginning of the year as educators set the path for whole "System Directions", "School Improvement Plans" or when designing "whats happening "in a classroom as teachers develop their program.
This is a must listen to for all educators as they set the directions for the year.
We need to develop an environment of "Deep Learning" (Fullan) where kids love to be engaged in their learning at every grade and for preparing future ready students !
A MUST WATCH!
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!
CLICK HERE FOR: ATLANTIC RIM SUMMIT SPEECH
Posted to this Web Page / Blog September 2018
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Sir Ken Robinson
Find a School Your Child Will Love
ONE key point....It's all about balance in the curriculum!
This is a powerful article on School Program.
STEM is a great focus But, where is it with out the ARTS!!!
Read this powerful article by Sir Ken Robinson.
It is a MUST READ!
Click Here For: Find a School Your Child Will Love
Some Quotes are included below:
Creativity
"Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status." That's one of the many quotes that Sir Ken Robinson's made in his 2006 lecture on rethinking the nation's schools. That become one of the most popular TED talks — with more than 50 million views.
More to Education Than Test Scores
There's so much pressure put on parents to make them believe that a good school is defined by high test scores and high rates of entrance to college and university, but there's a lot more to education than that. You want to make sure that there is a real balance and dynamism in the school curriculum.
Balance in Curriculum Must Include the Arts
We've seen a reduction in things like arts programs, in recess, in practical vocational programs, because they're not subject to standardized tests. The emphasis on STEM — science technology engineering and math — is important. But the arts, music, drama, the humanities, physical education, are just as important.
Balance in Assessments
Also look at the quality of teaching and assessment strategies.
It's about asking what the assessment's are for.
It should ideally be there to support, encourage and inform children's development and achievement.
Environment and Relationships
Look at what's on the walls. Is there kids' work on the walls? Exhibitions? That also taps into the overall culture — you know, what sort of values a school is promoting and how closely does it work with parents and the broader community.
Check out this article for more ideas to reflect on in your school!
It's outstanding!
Posted to this Web Page / Blog August 19/2018
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LEADERSHIP
Listen to these top 10 Outstanding Leadership Qualities.
By Cheryl Sandberg,
CEO Of FaceBook
Participatory Leadership at its best.
Click Here> Cheryl Sandberg on Leadership
Posted to Blog December 28th/16
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George Couros - Blogs and Twitters
Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning
for Parkland School Division
An Innovative Leadership Consultant.
Click on the links below to explore the future of Education with an International Leader and Thinker
Click here for his personal Web Page
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Sir Ken Robinson
Presentations On the Paradigm Shift Needed In Education
Sir Ken has more hits than any other TEDx Speaker
Click on the Links Below for influential lectures you must listen to:
On Creativity: Are We Being Educated Out of It?
How to Escape Education's Death Valley!
Bring On The Learning Revolution
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Sugata Mitra, Salman Khan and Others:
Ten Influential Speakers On Education
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