HighlightED

Join Dawn as she explores the world of E-Sports with teacher and vice-principal Bryan Ouellette and two of his students from Maplehurst Middle School. It's more than flashy goals and epic saves. Listen as they explain how Rocket League, through the realm of scholastic understanding, is teaching critical thinking, communication skills, sense of belonging and perseverance.

Join Dawn as she explores Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB), an innovative student-centered approach to art education. Sue Moore from Millidgeville North School shares her journey from traditional, teacher-directed art lessons to a thriving, multi-studio art space that nurtures imagination, exploration, and self-expression where students take ownership of their creativity and artistic process.

Join Dawn as she chats with Brandon LeBlanc from Stanley Consolidated School, a teacher who builds authentic connections by embracing student passions. From engaging lessons to afterschool arts and writing clubs, Brandon brings heart and purpose to education.

Join Dawn as she talks with Ashley Hallihan, Crystal Roberts and Joey Savoy who were members of a team that organized a fabulous learning day for students in ASD-North. This episode highlights the collaboration between the three levels of education that led to a rich learning experience for students. What better way to learn about outdoor careers than to take students to the actual job sites.

Join Dawn as she explores what motivates teachers to dedicate their Saturday to professional learning. Sheridan Mawhinney gives an overview of what NBTA Councils are and the purpose of the learning institutes, while Nancy Hodnett and Olivia Kyle share their experience as participants of Building Thinking Classrooms, an expert-led session that shares teaching practices to optimize conditions for students to think.

Join Dawn as she chats with Brianne Durant from Harbour View High School. Brianne's school was named a GAIA Project Champion School for their work on climate action. She shares her experience with GAIA and Eco-Schools as well as her involvement with STUzapalooza, a student-led climate change and sustainability event that brought over two hundred K-2 students together for an unforgettable learning experience.

Join Dawn as she highlights the benefits of outdoor learning with Chantal Daley, a K-1 teacher at Janeville School. The learning opportunities are endless, and Chantal explains how not only it benefits students, but also has improved her own wellbeing.

Join Dawn as she highlights two ASD-W Science Leads who are working to help teachers bring scientific inquiry to their classrooms. Peter Trusiak and Jeremy Smith attended and presented at the National Science Teachers' Association Conference in Denver and have ideas and resources to share with our listeners.

Join Dawn as she and teacher Stefan Martin from Port Elgin Regional School discuss how archery during their PBL block has proven to be a valuable pathway to achieving district and school improvement goals.

Join Dawn as she does a conference debrief with Danielle Larlee & Kendra VanLeeuwen from Nashwaaksis Middle School. These two teachers attended the Association Canadienne de Professionnels de l'Immersion conference and brought Manie Musicale to their school. Listen in on how music and competition motivated their French Language Learners to want more. 

Join Dawn as she talks with teacher Rob Lehnert from the ASD-N ICE Centre, along with grade 12 students Mallory Stewart and Lucas Olesinski. This episode highlights how this career education centre offers direct pathways for students in ASD-N. Rob also touches of how this initiative is spreading around New Brunswick.

Join Dawn in a conversation with Kim Plum-Marr, Neil Hocking and Peter Bouma, three members of the Riverview Middle School Positive Behaviour Interventions Supports Team, where they describe how PBIS strategies have become the way they do business in their school. Listen in to see how they address students' unique behavioural, academic, social, emotional and mental health needs.

Join Dawn as she highlights a high-level grade 9-10 science project led by Kim Giddens at Belleisle Regional High School. Kim enlightens us on how she and her dedicated group of students embarked on the three-year journey of scientific inquiry and environmental advocacy. It’s not just a study, it’s a project that will have a lasting impact on these students and the community. Listen in to not only be informed but to be inspired!

Join Dawn as she explores the roles of the three executive directors of the teachers' organizations of New Brunswick. Listen to Ardith Shirley (NBTA), Alain Boisvert (AEFNB), and Kerry Leopkey (NBTF) discuss their similarities and their uniquenesses. They cover everything from solidarity, branches structures, stakeholders, recruitment and retention, and the positives within the NB education system that often go unmentioned.

Join Dawn as she chats with Melanie Veno from Forest Glen School in Moncton about how she changed her practices during her Read Aloud time to meet the needs of all her kindergarten students. Based on Trauma-Informed School training from Lori Brown, Psy.D., Melanie highlights the progress that was made in her students’ ability to self-regulate when she implemented small changes in her classroom.

Join Dawn in a conversation with Ronna Gauthier and Michael LeBlanc, two NBTA Teacher Counsellors, as they highlight the importance of teacher well-being. They explain the New Brunswick Teacher Counselling and Wellness Program, explore the ins and outs of staying well, and emphasize that if teachers are well, schools are well.