Devon Stokes-Bennett

A first year kindergarten teacher speaks about what new teachers need from their colleagues

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Mahima Lamba is a first year kindergarten teacher from Delta who took on the bold challenge to address 800 teacher delegates at the 2016 AGM to speak on behalf of the new generation of BC  teachers.  Mahima describes how beginning teachers value and represent the diversities of students we teach in contemporary classrooms, and powerfully addresses the ‘entitlement’ often used to label her generation.  She articulates the quality of help […]

New Mentorship Workshop now available through the BCTF workshop program

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Mentorship: Building an Integrated Community of Practice  Length: 3–5 hours  Audience: This workshop is intended for school union representative teams, as well as groups of teachers interested in developing effective mentorship programs in their locals.  Booking: Please click here for information on how to book the Mentorship workshop. Workshop Description: Participants will explore mentorship as a way to build a collaborative culture within schools, locals, and/or districts. The workshop provides […]

Synergy to the Rescue by Heather Johnson

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by Heather Johnson, SD 37 Secondary Gifted Coordinator Being a part of the district teacher mentorship program is one of the most rewarding and inspiring roles in my professional life. During the past 3 years I have connected with inspiring mentor colleagues, followed ever-widening paths of professional and personal inquiry learning, participated in and co-presented at professional development opportunities with our fearless leader, Tashi Kirincic, and worked closely with ever-so-talented […]