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Queer Surrey teacher focused on the lifelong journey of dismantling systems of oppression w/in our education system, so all students feel safe and included.

Joined February 2012
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It’s #pinkshirtday. I’m standing up against bullying and oppression in all its forms, while thinking about the origins of this day, it’s intersection within #BlackHistoryMonth, and the strength that builds when we work together. #bced
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My @SurreyTeachers and @CUPE728 colleagues waking in solidarity for our entire school community. We are wearing #RedForBCEd today. We need a #MaskMandate. We don’t have classroom space for social distancing. #TakingCareOfEachOther #TeachingInAPandemic #bced #bcpoli
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Having #ALLTHEFEELS @ #STAconvention2018 Ab Ed site. Thinking of Chanie Wenjak and how to introduce his story to my future students. Thank you to my Indigenous colleagues for sharing their family stories. #bced #TRC
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Replying to @CrossBorderBC
@CrossBorderBC what a great morning w/ @NaomiAKlein & @SethDKlein! Thanks @MovingParadigms for moderating the discussion! Feeling more ready to encourage a revolution. #bced #bctf
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This will be a problem in Surrey. Short 55 TTOCs last Friday! What happens when flu season hits?! #bced teapaw.org/thelucastds/status/915…
Replying to @RadioNLNews @bctf
I’m already predicting I’ll spend many of my days teaching random classes instead of music. As will ELL & resource teachers & principals.
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I spoke w/ SD36 about this last week, a contingency plan that includes senior admin to come into classrooms! #bced teapaw.org/ctvnewsvi/status/91498…
'It's extremely rare': Lack of substitute teachers has Sooke superintendent filling in ctv.news/UU7bOah
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The Surrey Teachers' Association is certainly concerned! We need more TTOCs! #bced teapaw.org/ctvnewsvi/status/91506…
On-call teacher shortage has schools worried about cold and flu season ctv.news/8GUci6b
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Justin Trudeau: Declare the Alt-Right a Hate Group in Canada - Sign the Petition! change.org/p/justin-trudeau-… via @CdnChange
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Replying to @pacbluecross
@pacbluecross I'm shocked my benefits provider would seek concessions to employee benefits! In #solidarity w/@cupe1816 #AskJan #canlab
Replying to @pacbluecross
@pacbluecross End the @cupe1816 lockout & restore services! Come to the table & remove concessions! #AskJan #canlab #solidarity #bcfed
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Replying to @VSB39
@VSB39 & @burnabyschools showing their communities they support #LGBTQ2 staff/students at #vancouverpride. @Surrey_Schools where are you?
Replying to @NaomiAKlein
@NaomiAKlein my 94yrold socialist grandpa recovered from a fall by reading #NoIsNotEnough. He's inspired & now his essay will be #inthemail
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Today women from #siuw2017 joined workers of the Ilikai hotel to help them demand equal rights for equal pay. #solidarity
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So much #solidarity with these AMAZING women @HeumanSue & @LauraCBarker ! You are my mentors & friends. I miss working with you already!
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What prevents members from becoming engaged w/ our unions? What do you think? What resonates with you? #SIUW
At the #SIUW w/ @ilanzinger "We need to elect more politicians w/ breasts. Lord knows we've been electing boobs long enough." #solidarity
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Replying to @SurreyTeachers
@Surreyteacher & @CUPE728 at #surreypride. #LGBTQ safety & inclusion in #SD36 needs visible support. Where were you @Surrey_Schools? #bced
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