@pavwander.bsky.social
Teacher • TDSB Excellence Award Winner Driving Innovation • Podcast Host • Author “The Magnificent Microphone” “Amplifying Our Practice” • Course Instructor • #ETFO #ETT #TDSB • CheyandPav.com
I just shared this ETFO document with my MPP today, after I ranted to her on the phone about how the #OntEd special education funding model needs to change before more children die or are seriously injured. Our kids deserve so kich better.
www.etfo.ca/news-publica...
I run into many former students at the gym. I love catching up w/ them & hearing what they are now up to - 5, 10, even 15 yrs later.
My favourite question is always, “How do you remember me?”
Sometimes it’s tough to recall but when I do remember it brings them so much joy! 🥹
🎭 Shakespeare by night, soundboards by day 🎧
Stratford’s not just for plays anymore!
Join @CheyandPav for a 3-day podcasting power-up this summer!
💡 Hands-on learning
🎁 Goodies + Freebies
🎙️ Create your own classroom podcast
🌸 Vibes = unmatched
@ETFOeducators #PodcastEd
The @BeaumondeBHJMS Girls STEAM Team had an amazing time today at #ArcadiaEarth #Toronto exploring environmental sustainability from an art & museum lens. Fab lunch @TheWell_Toronto then finished the day at @BDPQuadrangle to learn from an all-woman architect team! What a day ❤️🙌🏽
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Thank You for Celebrating with Us!
We hope you have learned something new about Sikh heritage, history, and values. Let’s commit to building a more inclusive, united, and just world—because when we stand together, we are stronger!
#SikhHeritageMonth
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@pavwander.bsky.social
🥇 From the classroom to the page, Amplifying Our Practice has always been about celebrating the real, everyday brilliance of educators.
Today, we are so honoured to win the 2025 ETFO Writers Award! Thank you, ETFO! ✊📚 #TeacherVoices #ETFOAward
From the Eiffel Tower to the CN Tower-our classroom was transformed into a miniature world of architectural wonders! 🌍🏗️ Huge congrats to our Gr8 Girls STEAM Team for crushing their builds.
The final showcase was nothing short of spectacular! 🔥 #STEAMSuccess #FutureEngineers
Our Girls STEAM Team is busy working on their replica global monuments to get ready for STEM Night in a few weeks!
Rather than simply presenting their builds to families, they’ve developed STEM challenges to accompany their work in order to engage their visitors!
🏰🕌⛩️🛕🏛️❤️
Bhagat Puran Singh was a Sikh humanitarian who dedicated his life to helping the sick and the homeless. His work teaches us that solidarity means taking care of those in need.
What small act of kindness can you do today?
#SikhHeritageMonth
Getting ready to kick off Sikh Heritage Month w/ 3 new Eps of the SHM Podcast.
This student-led series now boasts 9 episodes featuring incredible guests, amazing student talent & valuable teacher resources to support teaching & learning across the system! 🧡💙 @tdsb @TDSB_SHM
Season 3 for Episodes 7, 8 & 9 are now LIVE for the Sikh Heritage Month podcast for the
@tdsb.on.ca
Check out these awesome student-led conversations with Rosey Kaur, Tina Singh & Gurratan Singh
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1AWjrF4...
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Guru Nanak said, “Why call her inferior, when from her, kings are born?” Sikhism was revolutionary in advocating for gender equality at a time when women faced discrimination.
How can we support gender equality and uplift each other today? #SikhHeritageMonth
Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, taught Sikhs to be fearless in the face of injustice. He said, “Recognize all of humanity as one” and encouraged people to defend the rights of all. When we see bullying, racism, or injustice, we have the power to stand up and speak out!
#SikhHeritageMonth
April we Celebrate Sikh Heritage Month
@tdsb.on.ca!
Our Theme: Ekta (Oneness), Solidarity, & Resilience.
Sikhism teaches equality for all.
Let's reflect on unity & stand against discrimination this month. #SikhHeritageMonth
Me: Casually eating my tuna right out of the can
Student: Is that cat food?
Me: *stops chewing* It’s tuna!! High protein!
Student: You and @mrccheney have the most peculiar diets *shakes head*
😂 🥣 🍣
Getting ready to kick off Sikh Heritage Month w/ 3 new Eps of the SHM Podcast.
This student-led series now boasts 9 episodes featuring incredible guests, amazing student talent & valuable teacher resources to support teaching & learning across the system! 🧡💙 @tdsb @TDSB_SHM
Excited to listen to Grade 8 podcast members sharing🎧🤩
🎙️organizing topics & facilitating recordings
🎙️editing
🎙️Host of Sikh Heritage Month Podacts
🎙️Host on premier episode of the snack program
Can’t wait to launch our class podcast series soon 🤩
@cheycheney.bsky.social @pavwander.bsky.social
Thank you Danny! ❤️🙏🏽
21.03.2025 14:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thank you Christie ❤️ - looking forward to checking out your session!
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BIG NEWS!
We are excited to be KEYNOTING the upcoming Digital Fluency Forum with the TDSB.
As active classroom teachers, it's rare that current teacher voices are asked to Keynote educational conferences, but we are humbled by the invitation and keen to share our experiences.
🔥🙌🏽
Today @BeaumondeBHJMS celebrated Itn’l Women’s Day w/our Girls STEAM Team showcase!
Classes visited us in the Library Learning Commons to learn about IWD & the amazing shoebox repurpose projects by OUR incredible young women!
The projects & infographics evoked much convo! 🚺
Balancing teaching, podcasting, presenting, and writing isn’t easy—but the classroom will always be my first love.
Every day, I see the power of education firsthand, and that’s why I share these stories beyond my four walls.
#TeacherLife #EducationMatters
📢 Did you know?
Amplifying Our Practice is more than just theory; it’s a bridge between academic concepts & real classroom experiences.
We take big ideas & show how they come to life with students every day.
Grab your copy & see it in action! 📚✨ #AmplifyingOurPractice
❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽
19.02.2025 22:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Love this idea!!!
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🎤📚 Did you know?
We wrote The Magnificent Microphone because we saw a need—a story that helps teachers introduce podcasting in their classrooms!
This one-of-a-kind picture book inspires students to find their voice and share their stories.
Grab your copy today! 🎙️✨
What’s in the new TDSB contract? What comes next? 🤔 ETT Teacher Talk sits down with lead negotiator Emily Macklin to get the full breakdown.
Don’t miss this episode! ETT.ca #UnionStrong #OntarioTeachers
🎧 Listen here:
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What a great way to end the week!
Gr K-2 Friendship Dance 💕
Gr 3-5 Friendship Dance 💗
Gr 6-8 Friendship Dance 💞
All in one day! 🙌🏽
Kudos to the @BeaumondeBHJMS Student Council! They’ve really outdone themselves with their exceptional planning and endless hard work!
It’s a great book! We are hoping to follow it up with the movie!
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