I wanted to have a list of my professional development in one place and easy to access. This list includes not only conferences, workshops and other pro-d events, but also other related professional experiences such as conference presentations and workshops that I have facilitated on my own and with others. Let me know if you have any questions!
Professional Development (2007 to present)
Calling in the Circle and Sharing our Gifts, Comox Valley Schools Professional Development Day, 2019 – Keynote speakers: Monique Gray-Smith and Wendlidi Speck, also attended Adrienne Gear workshop
Testify: Indigenous Laws + the Arts, UVIC Continuing Studies in Teacher Education, 2018
Innovation in Education: Cmolik Engagement Series, 2018
PSA Super Conference, 2017
BCTF 2017 workshops including: BC Blanket Exercise by Rick Joe, Infusing Aboriginal Content by Denise Hendry, and Deconstructing Myths by Rick Joe
Intersections, BCATA/Canadian Society for Education through Art (CSEA), 2016
Edcamp Global, 2016
Provincial Intermediate Teachers Association (PITA) Fall Conference, 2015
BCSSA Spring Forum, 2015
Edcamp Langley, 2015
TEDx West Vancouver, 2013
Edcamp Victoria, 2013
BCAMT/Northwest Mathematics Fall Conference, 2012
Digital Learning Spring Conference, 2011
Virtual School Society Annual Spring Conference, 2009
Power of Place Conference, 2008
BCSSA Fall Conference, 2007
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Training, 2007
Boy Smarts, Summer Institute, 2007
BCATA Annual Conference, 2007
Related Professional Experience
2019 Member of Committee responsible for developing a District Technology Scope and Sequence for Comox Valley Schools
2017 – present Member of SD71 Information Technology Integration Contacts (ITIC) group
2017 – present Member of BC Art Teachers’ Association (BCATA) Executive, District Representative Coordinator (shared position, appointed)
2017 Member of Action Plan for Learning Planning Committee for Cayoosh Elementary, George Murray Elementary and LSS
2017 Leyton Schnellert Series, SD74 Network
2016–Present Member of BC Art Teachers’ Association (BCATA) Executive, Intermediate Representative for BC
2006–2017 BCATA District Representative SD74
2012–2016 Member of the District Student Achievement Team (DSAT). Team developed new elementary report cards and SD74 Learner Traits
Oct 2014 “Teacher Inquiry Meaningful Peer to Peer Learning Using Technology” (Co-presenter), CUEBC Fall Conference
Apr 2014 “Connected Learning in SD74” (Co-Presenter), Networks of Innovation and Inquiry Symposium
2013–2014 Leyton Schnellert Series, SD74 Network
Nov 2013 “Connected Learning in SD74,” (Co-Presenter), BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) Spring Conference
June 2013 “Connected Learning in SD74” (Co-Presenter) and “Elementary Connected Classrooms” (Roundtable Discussion Leader), Edmedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology
2011 “Elementary Connected Classrooms Project” (Co-Presenter), Digital Learning Spring Conference
2009 “Using Web 2.0 Tools to Build & Maintain a Personal Learning Network” (Workshop Facilitator), SD74 District Non-Instructional Day
May 2008 Small Secondary Schools Rural Forum, invited as a lead teacher
Mar 2008 “Transformative Uses of Digital Photography” Workshop Facilitator, BCTF New Teacher’s Conference
2006–2007 BCATA Advocacy for the Arts Mini-Poster Project
1995–1996 Student Teacher (Grade 5) at Bridgeview Elementary, Designated Inner City school in Surrey, B.C.
1994–1995 Volunteer Experience (Grades 2-7) at Charles Dickens Elementary, Designated Inner City school in Vancouver, B.C.