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Technological education teacher. "Do not accept the world as it is. The world is built. Be a builder. "

Ontario, Canada
Joined September 2015
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Over the past weekend, two TLDSB students competed at the National Skills Ontario Competitions. @IEWeldonSS student, Caleb Dyck, won gold and @HuntsvilleHS student, Wilson Sinclair, finished in fourth place!! Read the full story: ow.ly/A15F50S7bJw
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On May 10, a rep from @IEWeldonSS attended the @OCTEOntario Spring Technological Education Conference and received a certificate of recognition on behalf of the school’s Business and Technological Studies Department and SHSM Team. Read the full story: ow.ly/Z4bS50RSsw8
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After months of dedicated hard work building a robot and advancing from the qualifying matches, @IEWeldonSS Wild WYRE 8731 advanced to the Provincial Robotics Championship. Read the full story: ow.ly/ZKzz50Rffaw
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Congratulations @ghs6864 and @infobml both teams are alliance captains at @georgiancollege Way to represent @TLDSB Looks like @IEWeldonTech will be in the playoffs at Durham, waiting to see where they place! Go teams! @CANFIRST
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Team WILD WYRE is deep into the qualification rounds at the FIRST Robotics Durham event. Looking forward to forming alliances! @IEWeldonTech @IEWeldonTech @TLDSB
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OCTE/CTMA CNC Training is in Orillia this week with a focus on using Fusion CAD/CAM software to design projects and create CNC code. @Studica has officially joined the CTMA, and Derek Murphy was presented with the CTMA membership plaque! #CNCTraining #TakeTech #Coding #STEM
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Robotics class is getting off to a shocking start. Great job TEJ3M/4M @IEWeldonSS @IEWeldonTech @TLDSB
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Another great final project for the grade 12 robotics class. Well done! Arduino+Wii Nunchuck+3D printer+OnShape @IEWeldonSS @IEWeldonTech
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Watch for our new program - Future Forward, part of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network’s regional workforce program designed to introduce elementary and high school students to the promising career opportunities in the automotive and mobility sector. #taketech #skilledtrades
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Check it out! Reverse Job Fair @IEWeldonSS May 11th! Employers will meet students and ask about their skills while students showcase their portfolios and work samples. Perfect for those seeking summer or full-time employment, co-op placements, or mentorship opportunities!
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Here are some TLDSB and Weldon teachers brushing up on welding skills and best instructional practice for their students. Great work everyone!
Part 2 of the CWB Welding Foundation’s Igniting Bright Futures workshop took place today at Georgian College, Midland Campus. Thank you to everyone who made this day a success! Learn more at lnkd.in/dtQcJpU #weldingeduation #skilledtrades #collegeboreal #GeorgianCollege
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Awesome work in ICS4C. Arduino, Wii, and unity. Great work T.D. @IEWeldonSS @IEWeldonTech
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Congrats to Caleb Dyck who won the Board Level Skills Ontario competition hosted at FFSS. Go Wildcats!!
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Big shout out to the IE Weldon robotics team competing at the provincial championships this weekend. Go Wild WYRE!! @TLDSB @IEWeldonSS @IEWeldonTech
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Contact me if you are interested. @LCVIinfo @oyap_tldsb #handsonlearning
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Have a student interested in coming to I. E. Weldon for grade 9 next year? Come find out more information about some of the great technology programs we offer. Virtual information session Tuesday February 8 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. @IEWeldonSS @TLDSB_Pathways meet.google.com/wga-kbyf-mrq
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Over the past week Mr. Batty (Teacher Candidate @yorkuniversity) was teaching our grade 10’s @IEWeldonSS framing, electrical, drywall, mud and taping skills @TLDSB_Pathways
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IE Weldon robotics class finished the first batch of CNC key fobs today. They turned out great. ......What should we make next? @IEWeldonSS @IEWeldonTech @OCTEOntario
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The cnc machine was working overtime today. Thanks for a great semester TDJ3M/4M. Have a great and healthy holiday. @IEWeldonSS @IEWeldonTech
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First assembled prototype of a flat pack cnc project came together today. It’s always fun to see it IRL and not just on the computer. @IEWeldonSS @IEWeldonTech @OCTEOntario