Anastasia Panagos

Over 23 years of teaching experience, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and global citizenship in students

Designed and implemented differentiated instruction across Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Healthcare, and Social Sciences to meet diverse learning needs at all grade levels

Developed and applied responsive, student-centred pedagogy to support achievement and engagement

Recipient of the Minister’s Teacher Leadership and Learning Project (TLLP): Mission to Mars—an interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven, co-constructed Grade 9 Science program

Collaborated extensively with colleagues and served on the TVDSB Secondary Science Task Force for four years, developing inquiry-based learning strategies

Represented TVDSB for two years in the STAO Innovation Project

Designed and implemented an Emergency Healthcare Program within a school-within-a-school model, enabling students to apply Grade 11 Biology (SBI3U) and Healthcare (TPJ3M) concepts through experiential learning

Recipient of the Bishop Townshend Award (2017)

NTIP Mentor for over 15 years, supporting early-career teachers in instructional practice and professional growth

Collaborated with Associate Teachers and contributed to the UWO Associate Teacher Development Program

Presented at multiple DRiVe Conferences and TVDSB Science professional development sessions

Served as a team leader for SNC1W and SNC2D/2P, supporting teachers in inquiry-based instruction, classroom management, and technology integration

Served as Teacher on Special Assignment for three years during COVID-19 remote learning, adapting science instruction for virtual delivery through demonstrations and student-led investigations using household materials, while implementing strategies to support student engagement, participation, and consistent attendance in a remote learning environment

Facilitated enriched learning opportunities, including Western Days and the Secondary Environmental Symposium


Established and led a new chapter of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) at HPSS

Initiated the TVRA Girls’ Field Hockey team, expanding athletic opportunities for female students

Revitalized the TVRA Girls’ Curling team after a 7-year absence, rebuilding student participation

Initiated and organized a student-led program to prepare sandwiches and lunches for students in need

Coached Nordic skiing for 10 years, developing athletic performance, teamwork, and resilience

Contributed to coaching and supporting multiple additional TVRA sports programs

Student Council Advisor for over 12 years, organizing major school events (Terry Fox Run, school dances, pep rallies, year-end assemblies, Christmas parade) and leading charitable initiatives (Me to We, Fort McMurray relief, MS Bike Tour, Canadian Mental Health – Oxford)

• Created and implemented lessons for students in varies grades, stream and subjects to meet students needs
• Coached Jr. Boys’ Basketball team, served on the Social Committee

• Created various lessons for Senior Biology and various science courses.
• Coached Jr. Girls’ Volleyball

• Created various lessons for grade 8 science, English, math, and social studies.
• Co-planned a trip for students to fly and visit Toronto.

• Responsible for supporting clients in their homes and the community, teaching them life skills. Assisting clients at their workplaces, ARC industries.