Exceptional Educators: Connection Before Curriculum with Lianne Van De Wal

Kicking off our Exceptional Educators series, Terry Dubroy sits down with Lianne Van De Wal, an accomplished educator with over 15 years of experience in curriculum development, assessment, and fostering student growth. Lianne shares her journey as a high school English teacher and Humanities Curriculum Lead, discussing how her experiences with perfectionism, burnout, and resilience have shaped her teaching philosophy and practice. 

Lianne explores how educators can adapt their methods to meet the ever-changing needs of students, the role of assessment in student development, and how to cultivate thriving learning environments where students feel safe to "fail forward". She also shares the importance of connection before curriculum, emphasizing how building meaningful relationships with students lays the foundation for academic and personal growth.

Pulling insights from Terry’s new book, Transformative Education, listen for valuable perspectives on the importance of authenticity, connection, and reflection for educators. This episode is packed with insights on fostering lifelong learning, building strong student-teacher connections, and creating transformative educational experiences. Join us for this inspiring conversation on key educational strategies that will change how you think about teaching and learning.

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