Math and Science Teacher | StFX Education & BSc Chemistry Alum | MEd Candidate | fan of coffee, dogs, and running | she/her
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Breaking: NS Premier Tim Houston has lowered the requirement to become a pediatric cardio-thoracic surgeon to getting your grade 11 and taking one post-secondary micro-credit of your choosing.
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This NYT piece is an endless stream of bangers.
I swear, one of the more destructive recent cultural trends has been the combined push to frame all distress or discomfort as mental illness, and then to encourage people to form their identity around being “mentally ill.”
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Our Grade 9 students had some time in the lab today learning about microscope use.
Learning by doing is far more effective for many students than learning by listening, writing, or viewing. 🔬
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For students to reach their full potential, schools must be spaces free of discrimination, where all students are celebrated, valued and feel safe to express who they are without fear.
#NoSpaceForHate #nspoli
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It’s me, hi. I know places in Canada would love to have you. So, don’t make it another cruel summer. We hope to see you soon.
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I have never been a teacher, but don't worry!
I have some advice for you.
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Sometimes I wish that Facebook keyboard warriors (specifically those who comment on every post made by local radio stations) could spend a day in the shoes of the people they’re criticizing and belittling🤨
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Sport was life in my family, and I loved gymnastics because it allowed me to fly. But it left scars. Until now, I have never told my story, but if it helps even one child or young person, it’s worth it. We need a national public inquiry into sport. cbc.ca/news/politics/kirsty-…
This 👇🏻 I couldn’t even begin to count how many times these comments (which always seemed to occur at Christmas dinners) fuelled my eating disorder and subsequent relapses.
I feel like I’ve spent the entire school year sick or worried about catching whatever the kids had that week. I was hoping to recharge over the break, but I’ve been sick the whole time. It’s hard to feel like a good teacher when you never feel good yourself.😕
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'Schools are in crisis': more subs, better working conditions needed, union president says - Halifax Examiner halifaxexaminer.ca/education…
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If your response to a woman being abducted while she was on a run is to tell women to stop running, you're part of the problem.
Big thanks to @XChemOutreach for coming into my class yesterday! We had a blast!😎🧬🧪
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Gave some advice to my younger self for @WomensRunning. Hope you enjoy it.
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#Halifax I need your help.
A THREAD:
I’ve lost something with sentimental value I cannot put into words.
I last had it on me on March 3-5 when I was in the city for a *big* appointment. It was a good luck charm given to me by my Mother.
