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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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At a perfect vacuum and at sea level you can suspend 14.7lb per square in of surface area that is in the normal plane to the road surface.
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It’s not about the suction force alone. There is a limit. If the car pulled a perfect vacuum on its underside the maximum weight it can hold upside down is related to the surface area on which atmospheric pressure can act.
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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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Replying to @ianmct
Thanks Ian. Someday I promise I won’t spend all my time with you trying to download your brain into my own. I’ve wanted that z-check utility for a long time.
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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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Replying to @IEWeldonSS
And Weldon Wild WYRE is in the finals!
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Replying to @IEWeldonSS
Getting set for the semi’s. Go Wild WYRE!
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Replying to @MrMontanari89
Good luck from team 8731 Wild WYRE at the FIRST event at Georgian College, Barrie.
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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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Larry, you need to get that guy his own Twitter account.
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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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