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Reimagining a Faculty of Education: Innovative Pedagogies

Laurier EdTalks: Reimagining Education

2022-01-26 19:00:00 2022-01-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Reimagining a Faculty of Education: Innovative Pedagogies VIRTUAL Online -

Wednesday, January 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-01-26 19:00:00 2022-01-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Reimagining a Faculty of Education: Innovative Pedagogies VIRTUAL Online -

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This session will include an overview of the current initiatives and future aspirations of the Laurier Faculty of Education provided Maria Cantalini-Williams (Dean of Education). In a panel discussion, Directors of Education from four school boards will share their perspectives of the role of a Faculty of Education and their visions for teacher education to serve the needs of diverse learners and families. This panel discussion will include Loretta Notten (Waterloo Catholic District School Board), jeewan chanicka (Waterloo Region District School Board), Mike McDonald (Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board) and JoAnna Roberto (Grand Erie District School Board). Steve Sider (Associate Dean of Laurier Faculty of Education) will moderate the panel discussion.

This program is part of the Laurier EdTalk series and is presented in partnership with the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Education.

Registrants will receive an e-mail 24 hours before the start of the program with an invitation to join. 

Panelists:

Dr. Maria Cantalini-Williams received her Doctor of Education degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto in the Department of Applied Psychology. Her research is focused on innovation in education, collaborative inquiry, early childhood and work-integrated learning models. She has authored and co-authored numerous books, chapters in books and academic journal articles on these topics. Dr. Cantalini-Williams worked in the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University (Brantford campus) and received the designation of Professor Emerita. Maria has worked closely with local, national and international educational partners. Currently, Dr. Cantalini-Williams is involved in various research projects related to Innovation and Interdisciplinary initiatives.

Loretta Notten is currently the Director of Education at Waterloo Catholic DSB, which represents 24,800 day students, as well as 13,000 Adult and Continuing Ed students attending schools in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, and the surrounding townships. Loretta began her career in York Catholic DSB as an English teacher and then spent 26 years in Toronto Catholic DSB as a department head, secondary vice-principal and principal, central Program Coordinator and then 9 years as a superintendent. Loretta’s focus remains on transforming the educational landscape so as to prepare our students for the new global realities that await them upon graduation.  

jeewan chanicka’s career began in early childhood education and adult literacy. During the past 20 years as an educator, he has held a variety of roles in education as a support worker, teacher, administrator, principal and superintendent. His work spans several districts in Ontario including York Region District School Board and Canada's largest school board, the Toronto District School Board where he served as the Superintendent of Equity, Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression and Superintendent of schools. chanicka also worked at the Ontario Ministry of Education. In 2019, he assumed the role of CEO in Dubai where he was employed to develop the blueprint for a growing district of schools across the Middle East anchored in innovation and curriculum design focused on moving towards the 22nd century. chanicka speaks several languages and is recognized provincially, nationally and internationally for his work in social justice advocacy, curriculum, anti-racism, human rights and innovation.

Mike McDonald has worked in education for 32 years. His journey allowed him to experience many facets of education. He has worked as a teacher, teacher consultant, in school administration as a Vice Principal, Principal, and Superintendent. He has also worked as a Manager with the Ministry of Education, and is currently the Director of Education for the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board. Mike has a Bachelor of Arts, a Masters of Education, and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Toronto (OISE) with a research focus on engaging reluctant learners. He is committed to learning and education and has taught a number of additional qualification courses, and continues to have a keen interest in teacher education. He is excited about co-learning about the topic with this group of esteemed leaders.

JoAnna Roberto began her career in education in 1997 as an elementary teacher with the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. She worked at the Ministry of Education and she then returned to her hometown of Niagara Falls where she worked in several roles for District School Board of Niagara including teacher, vice-principal, principal, and superintendent of education, curriculum, and student achievement. As Superintendent of Curriculum and Student Achievement, she was responsible for the learning agenda and Information Technology, Indigenous Education, French Immersion, Early Years, International Education, Math Strategy and English as a Second Language. JoAnna Roberto was appointed to Director of Education and Secretary to the Board at the Grand Erie District School Board following eight years as a Superintendent of Education at DSBN. JoAnna currently serves a district that spans a geographic area encompassing the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk. She is also a member of the Modernization in Measurement Advisory Panel for the Education Quality and Accountability Office.

Programmer: Mariah

Laurier EdTalks Panel January 2022

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Guest Speakers |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
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McCormick Branch
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McCormick Branch
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McCormick Branch
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Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
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McCormick Branch
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Main Library
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Main Library
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Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults.
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Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Thu, May 15, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Main Library
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
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Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Mon, May 19, All day
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Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults

Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Thu, May 22, 10:45am - 11:30am
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For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full

Rescheduled
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families

Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Families

Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.
This event is full

Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
This event is full

Mon, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults

Mon, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Mon, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults

Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 7 to 10 years old.
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
For families with school-aged children.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 7:00pm

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Everyone welcome

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults

Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 7:00pm

Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2025.
This event is full

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Adults
This event is full

Fri, May 30, All day
All library locations
For Families

Rescheduled
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.

Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For babies 0 to 12 months with a caregiver.

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families

Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For Families