Mentor Leaders

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 […]

What is the best teaching resource? A teacher mentor!

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If this is your very first week teaching as a certified professional teacher, welcome to a wonderful profession. Perhaps these are your first days teaching in a new district, if you recently moved communities. Or you may be teaching a new grade for the first time, a new curriculum area, or exploring new teaching strategies. A life in teaching is full of new beginnings and changing circumstances. Our colleagues are […]