Request for Teacher Candidate Volunteers

Good Morning, 

Akram Shehata, principal of Sir William Osler in Bradford, is looking for 1-3 student volunteers to scribe for Grade 3 students during the EQAO assessment on May 31, June 1 and June 2, 2016 from 9:15am to 1:20pm. 

Please contact Catherine Hannon (channon@lakeheadu.ca) if you're interested in helping out.

Thank you.

Resume and Interviewing Workshop

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Come out for a session to hear how to develop an effective resume and/or receive feedback on a resume you bring with you to the session , and participate in mock interviews with principals and vice principals from both the Simcoe County DSB and the Simcoe Muskoka  Catholic DSB.

The session will be offered on Monday, May 30, 2016 from 4:30-6:45 p.m. in the library at Holly Meadows ES in Barrie. There is ample parking available for you.

Please register by emailing Rosa Fabiano at rfabiano@lakeheadu.ca by Friday May 27th, 2016.  Don't forget to share this opportunity with your fellow graduates! 

Questions? Please email or call Catherine Hannon.

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone. As we come to the end of the academic year, I have one more video message for you. This one has some information about summative assessments, upcoming interview workshops to help those who are about to enter the job market, and supports available to you whether you are continuing your teacher training or ready to graduate.

Here's the link to this week's video: https://youtu.be/HaI10U0kLNc

As I mention in the video, I'll be going on sabbatical on July 1st and taking the year to write a book. I wish you all the best as you continue in your teaching journey. I hope you'll keep in touch via our Facebook page for alumni. Many of you are already group members, but here's the page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myteachingjourney/

Take good care of yourselves!

Frances

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone. I'm feeling a bit pensive this week realizing that many of you have completed your second placement. In this video I share some thoughts about the difficulty of balancing the work of a teacher and a personal life. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HQ0904R4CIE

I'd also like to request that those of you in the 2 year program consider getting involved in the Education Student Teachers Association by contacting the Lakehead University Student Union. They'll be taking applications to start new clubs beginning on May 1st. The purpose statement of ESTA is as follows:

The Education Student Teachers’ Association represents the interest of all students in the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University. ESTA is an association composed of an executive elected by the students for the students. It is the goal of ESTA to make every Faculty of Education student’s experience at Lakehead University an enjoyable and memorable educational experience. ESTA executives will work cooperatively as an association, as well as with faculty and staff at Lakehead University, to ensure that all academic, social and charitable events proceed in a professional manner and in the best interest of all parties involved.

Here's a link:to the LUSU clubs web page:  http://clubs.lusu.ca/

I hope you have a good week, and I'll talk to you one more time next week.

Frances

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone. This week it's another short video with a reminder about responding to feedback as you move through the next phase of your practicum block. Remember that the requirements change as the weeks progress. Here's a link to the video: https://youtu.be/hep84UfJnHQ

Have a great week!

Frances

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone. This week's video is short and sweet, consisting only of a reminder that formative assessments are due on April 7th. Catherine Hannon's email message to you contains the full details.

Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/IqQAudKQQX8

Have a terrific week!

Frances

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone, here's a quick video for Easter Monday, with a few reminders about the coming week: https://youtu.be/HFNTU73kk2s

Have a great week!

Frances