1 Year teaching secondary in England.
4 1/2 years teaching elementary, secondary, and adult education in South Korea.
15 years teaching secondary in Toronto, Canada.
This reading comprehension resource ( original article found online from CBC radio - "Indigenous storytellers share scary stories and the wisdom they hold") explores the deep cultural significance of Indigenous ghost stories, scary creatures, and supernatural beings. Drawing on the wisdom shared by Indigenous storytellers, students will learn how these eerie tales are not just meant to frighten, but to teach important lessons about respecting sacred places, protecting ancestral traditions, and f
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Social Studies
Developed for Ontario's "Contemporary Aboriginal Voices" course (NBE), Ceremonies: Symbolism & Tradition is a reading comprehension adapted from the Government of Alberta's Walking Together resource, looking at various ceremonies and the roles they play in First Nations and Inuit cultures. This reading comprehension includes 10 multiple choice questions and 8 short answer questions (basic understanding, thinking and inquiry, and making connections). An answer key is provided for easy evaluati
Developed for Ontario's "Contemporary Aboriginal Voices" course (NBE), FNMI Worldviews is a reading comprehension adapted from the Government of Alberta's Walking Together resource, looking at Worldviews in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit cultures. This reading comprehension includes 10 multiple choice questions and 10 short answer questions (basic understanding, thinking and inquiry, and making connections). An answer key is provided for easy evaluation. While developed for Ontario's NBE3E/3C
Engage your students in a thought-provoking journey through Indigenous cosmology with this comprehensive reading comprehension resource. Students will explore the rich cultural perspectives and deep connections between Indigenous Peoples and the cosmos, gaining insight into ancient wisdom and contemporary understandings. This reading passage by Pawami Nikititicikiw, “the Dream Keeper” (aka Wilfred Buck), delves into the profound relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the sky, offering a gli
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Social Studies
This CHV2O (Ontario Civics & Citizenship) assignment has students reflecting on and evaluating the rights and responsibilites in a democracy. They will choose a variety of rights they feel are "most important" and demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities attached to each of the selected rights. This assignment comes with the rubric, and has the Curriculum Expectations attached. Specific expectations met with this assignment are: ICV.02 explain the legal rights and responsibilit
1 Year teaching secondary in England.
4 1/2 years teaching elementary, secondary, and adult education in South Korea.
15 years teaching secondary in Toronto, Canada.
Teaching style
A mix of instruction and project-based learning. I always attempt to make my lessons engaging and interactive.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Nominated for the Governor General's Award for teaching Canadian History.
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