Elementary VP @HaltonDSB. I love helping kids solve the problems that matter to them. #TryFailLearnRepeat #StudentVoice #SelfReg #ADHDbrain #HorseGirl
Ontario, Canada
Joined April 2014
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We all play a part in upholding #TRC Calls to Action & must hold ourselves accountable. In the words of @jessewente “We can’t rely on governments, institutions, or companies to do this work. Only we, the people, can and must solve this most human of problems." #EveryChildMatters
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Welcome to our classroom. Let’s talk about how we want the room to look and how you would like to see yourself represented within the walls and on the walls of our shared learning space. Let’s do this together. Stay tuned….
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Ms. Finkbeiner is the captain of our Viking Ship here at Rolling Meadows, and we couldn't be prouder! Congratulations on your well-deserved @HaltonDSB #InspireAward! Your dedication to the people in our learning community, both big and small, knows no bounds. 👏❤️🏫@OPCouncil
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A belated #AprilFoolsDay post.
KF1 students invited Ms. Hanmer to visit their classroom. When they offered her a brownie, of course she said YES.
Guess what they gave her? A brown E!
They are still giggling about it a week later.
@HDSBKDGN #Kindergarten #gotcha
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A personal anecdote about de-streaming in #OntEd. A thread.
We grew up in a rough neighbourhood near Malvern. My brothers and I attended an elementary school where "behavioural issues" were commonplace and teachers spent a great deal of instructional time addressing them. [1/11]
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Rolling Meadows was honoured today to be the first school visit for our new Director of Education, @CurtisEnnisHDSB! Students enjoyed estimating how many days it would take him to visit all 100+ @HaltonDSB schools. Mr. Ennis, we loved getting to meet you today!
Melissa Hanmer she/her🐴🌳🐝🌍 retweeted
I had the opportunity to work with the incredible @HdsbWellness team this summer developing Mental Health + Wellness Calendars for this year that include classroom activities for K - 8 students! #hdsbwellnesscalendar #HDSBFirstDay @PLRobertsonPS @mrs_mccannm 🧠❤️
Supporting mental health and well-being involves making connections, building relationships, and creating time for calm and fun! HDSB Educators - check out the September well-being calendars on MyHDSB! Activities included from @SMHO_SMSO and @HDSB_TheShift resources!
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Growing up, my parents would name-drop accomplished Indian mathematicians and scientists with so much pride. I rolled my eyes every time. I recall thinking to myself that if these scientists were in fact so accomplished, I would have heard about them in school. [1/8]
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Thousands here at the Mohawk Institute IRS. Sending our collective Love and Prayers to all the Survivors and little one’s who are still here. Thinking of my grandmother today and how her attendance at this school changed the trajectory of our family and her life.
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Halton District School Board expected to rename Ryerson Public School thestar.com/local-burlington… via @torontostar
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"What if he knew you were such a gentle and loving friend? What if he knew how much you loved dolphins and the colour purple? ... What if he knew your brother needed you? What if he chose love and not hate?"
A letter by two of Yumna Afzaal's friends 😭😭 lfpress.com/opinion/columnis…
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The #HDSB celebrates #PrideMonth in June. We are committed to providing a respectful environment where all students, staff and community members feel welcome.
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In acknowledgment of the horrific discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in BC, and in respect of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, #HDSB flags will be lowered for 9 days: 1 hr. for each child found.
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What's in a name?
Global BC reporter @NeetuGarcha explores that question as she describes how she’s been saying her own name wrong most of her life, why she’s decided to stop and how to say it correctly.
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March 31 is #TransDayOfVisibility, where we celebrate transgender & non-binary people and their contributions! Lift up trans voices, celebrate the trans folks in our communities, and be an ally. #TransRightsAreHumanRights, always. #TDoV #TransVisibility
ALT Blue and pink image that says "Transgender Day of Visibility"
Melissa Hanmer she/her🐴🌳🐝🌍 retweeted
Really looking forward to leading learning, and taking steps forward for #2SLGBTQ+ inclusion @HaltonDSB @HDSBEquity PROUD. SAFE. BRAVE. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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One of the things we discussed was how picture books are a wonderful tool we can use as educators to engage even our youngest students in conversations about gender norms and identity. Here are some amazing resources that can be used to help start the important discussions!
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Huge shout out to @MrsHender13 and Mr. Boomer for their awesome activity "Kindness Bingo" that was featured in our board's "Spotlight on Schools". Find the article here: hdsb.ca/our-board/Pages/News… Might be fun to try this at home with people in our household. @TecumsehHDSB
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We earned a certificate of achievement and panther paws for our awesome participation in Kids Have Stress Too! We learned so much and are excited to apply these strategies in class and on the playground. Thank you Ms Fulton and @MsHanmer 🤩💜🏅@PLRobertsonPS #pantherpride
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My name is Demario Chambers. I’m the 15-year-old who was beat up by the cops at the mall in Bedford. This is my story
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