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Education/Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. (Oct. 16, 2018). Title of thesis: Grassroots Professional Growth: Inquiring into the Effectiveness of a Locally Constructed Professional Development Model for Rural Teachers. GPA: 4.31
  • Master of Education, Faculty Education (Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning), University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB (Feb. 3, 2010). Title of thesis: Viewing Learning as Complex Participation in a Community of Practice Characterized by Mathematical Inquiry. GPA: 4.33
  • Bachelor of Education, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB (May 31, 1995) Double major: Mathematics and English. GPA: 3.60 (Dean’s Honour List)
  • High School Diploma, Warren Collegiate Institute, Warren MB. Academic average: 91% (Honour Roll)

 

Certifications

  • Pine Creek Leadership Development Cohort – certificate obtained Sept. 2012
  • Manitoba Teaching Certificate – TA-46194 issued Aug. 26, 1997 (previous certification obtained in 1995 under the name Candy L. Jones)

 

Experience as a Professional Educator

Numeracy Coach (0.25 FTE), Pine Creek School Division, Gladstone, MB, Sept. 2013 – Jun. 2015

  • Co-designed and implemented a professional learning model in the division
  • Recruited teachers and facilitated more than a dozen face-to-face PD sessions over a two-year period
  • Procured (including the writing of grant applications and reports) and administered a budget of over $10,000 annually

Teacher, MacGregor Collegiate, Pine Creek School Division, Gladstone, MB, Aug. 2003 – Jun. 2015

  • Taught a variety of mathematics and drafting courses as well as some biology, English, physical education, and computer/technology courses
  • Volunteered to plan in school and divisional PD opportunities for teachers
  • Collaboratively re-designed the structure of high school math courses in the school

Teacher, Carberry Collegiate, Beautiful Plains School Division, Neepawa, MB, Aug. 2000 – Jun. 2002

  • Taught a variety of mathematics and computer/technology courses

Teacher, J. H. Kerr School, School District of Snow Lake, Snow Lake, MB, Aug. 1995 – Jun. 2000

  • Taught senior high English/language Arts (gr. 9-12), as well as some math and middle years mathematics and ELA

Professional Development Attended (selected since 2007)

Workshops/Presentations

  • Learners at the Centre, MERN Workshop, Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Nov. 3, 2017)
  • Google, Much More than a Search Engine (Dr. Michael Nantais), Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Dec. 7, 2016)
  • David Jardine presentation on hermeneutic research. Brandon University, Brandon, MB (May 5, 2016)
  • Using Social Media to Engage Students in Learning (Dr. Michael Nantais, Dr. Jackie Kirk), Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Dec. 2, 2015)
  • New Employee Orientation, Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Sept. 1, 2015)
  • Nvivo Workshop (Dr. Karen Rempel), Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Aug. 5, 2015).
  • SAG(E) – various topics in mathematics, Winnipeg, MB (2007-2015)
  • Pine Creek School Division workshops – various topics including Transforming School Culture (Anthony Muhammad), Design for Deeper Learning (Simon Breakspear), using mathematics projects effectively for learning, Guided Math, social justice, mental wellness, effective assessment practices, various technology-related workshops (2007-2015)
  • Literacy and Numeracy in the UDL classroom: Developing Students’ Love for Language and Mathematical Thinking – Jennifer Katz, Brandon, MB (2014)
  • Manitoba Rural Learning Consortium Mathematics Workshop Series with Megan Mutchmore, Portage La Prairie, MB (2014)
  • MTS PD Chairs Workshop – Job Embedded PD, Winnipeg, MB (2012)
  • COSL Workshop – School Climate is Important, Stonewall, MB (2011)
  • Encompassing Kids (Appropriate Education) Workshop, Winnipeg, MB (2011)
  • BYTE – various technology related workshops, Portage La Prairie, MB (2010-2011)
  • Ken O’Connor – Assessment: How to Grade for Learning, Portage La Prairie, MB (2008)
  • Pearson Mini-Conference on Grades 9 & 10 Mathematics – Keynote Trevor Brown on Problem Solving: Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning (2008)
  • John Mason Workshop on Problem Solving in Mathematics, Winnipeg, MB (2008)
  • Action Research Workshop, University of Manitoba (2008)
  • Trevor Brown Workshop, Rich Learning Activities and Assessment Practices, Winnipeg, MB (2007)

 

Conferences

  • Small Steps Often: Reconciliation in Teaching and Learning (with keynote by Dr. Niigaan Sinclair), Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Aug. 28, 2019)
  • The 47th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (June 1-6, 2019)
  • The 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON (Apr. 5-9, 2019)
  • Provoking Curriculum 2019, University of Regina, Regina, SK (March 15-17, 2019)
  • New Beginnings: A Community Connective Research Conference, Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Oct. 13, 2018)
  • The Spark of Learning: Feelings play a Part in our Classrooms Every Day (with Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh), Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Aug. 29, 2018)
  • The 46th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, University of Regina, Regina, SK (May 26-30, 2018)
  • Hands-on Theory (with Dr. Brian Wagner), Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Aug. 31, 2017)
  • The 45th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON (May 28-31, 2017)
  • Asking the Right Questions: Critical, Creative, and Collaborative Inquiry (with Garfield Gini-Newman), Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Aug. 30, 2016)
  • Focusing on Our Strengths and Aiming towards the Future (with Dr. J. Marshall Beier), Brandon University, Brandon, MB (Sept. 3, 2015)
  • Creating and Leading Cultures of Inquiry (with Bruce Wellman), Winnipeg, MB (Mar. 11-12, 2015)
  • Council of School Leaders [COSL] Leading and Learning Conference: Critical Leadership for Sustainable Change, Winnipeg, MB (Feb 16-17, 2012)
  • Manitoba Association of School Superintendents [MASS] Social ACTion Conference, Winnipeg, MB (Nov. 18-19, 2010)
  • National Conference on Rural Education, Saskatoon, SK (March 28-30, 2010)
  • Canadian Mathematics Education Forum [CMEF], Vancouver, BC (Apr. 30 – May 3, 2009)