DUKE NICHOLSON

• Enhanced Anti-Black Racism course content by incorporating multimedia elements and real-world examples.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate and engaging courses for diverse audiences.
• Conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and relevance of course materials, resulting in effective learning experiences.
• Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated various instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles.

• Acts as OECTA representative and relays information to local DPEU unit.
• Collaborated with fellow council members to develop strategic plans for school board growth and development.
• Made recommendations to DPCDSB and provides strategies to address and eliminate Anti-Black racism.

• Co-Chair meetings and communicate information to members and local unit.
• Actively raises issues of diversity and inclusion and collaborates to address these issues.
• Instrumental in developing an AD HOC committee that created the Anti-Black Racism committee for DPEU.

• Voting Member (2021-Present)
• Black Caucus Member

• OECTA School Representative (2022 -Present)
• Created lesson plans to correlate with Ontario curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives from a Catholic lens
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
• B.E.S.T. (Black Excellence Success Team) DPCDSB, (2021- present)
• Black Teachers Association of DPCDSB, (2020- present)
• Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students
• Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed
• Mentored new teacher candidates by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession
• Collaborated with other teachers, staff, and school community to support student learning and child development
• Elementary Literacy and Numeracy Summer Program Teacher
• School Lead Representative for Annual Terry Fox Run
• Catholic School Equity Lead
• Junior/Intermediate Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field Coach
• DPCDSB Elementary Skills Team (Intermediate Vex Robotics Coach)
• LSSAC Junior Representative/ Catholic School Improvement Team
• Food and Nutrition Literacy Curriculum Development Mapping Team

Conducted AQ course reviews for OCT accreditation, ensuring alignment with professional standards
while evaluating Equitable and Inclusive Schools, Guidance Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Addressing AntiBlack Racism Part 1
Developed, authored, and facilitated in-service training for various writing projects, contributing to
Catholic Teacher Magazine.
Collaborated with a team representing ETFO, OSSTF, and OTF to provide feedback and contributions to
OPHEA's e-Learning module addressing PPM 161, ensuring alignment with educational priorities and
teacher advocacy.
• Partnered with the AIDE department to support the launch of the Addressing Anti-Black Racism AQ
course, contributing to its development and providing members with an exclusive preview to ensure
engagement and meaningful participation.
• Collaborated with Counseling and Member Services to develop specialized resources supporting Black
mental health, fostering awareness, accessibility, and well-being within the educator communit

• Conducted AQ course reviews for OCT accreditation, ensuring alignment with professional standards while evaluating Equitable and Inclusive Schools, Guidance Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Addressing Anti-Black Racism Part 1
• Developed, authored, and facilitated in-service training for various writing projects, contributing to Catholic Teacher Magazine.
• Collaborated with a team representing ETFO, OSSTF, and OTF to provide feedback and contributions to OPHEA's e-Learning module addressing PPM 161, ensuring alignment with educational priorities and teacher advocacy.
• Partnered with the AIDE department to support the launch of the Addressing Anti-Black Racism AQ course, contributing to its development and providing members with an exclusive preview to ensure engagement and meaningful participation.
• Collaborated with Counseling and Member Services to develop specialized resources supporting Black mental health, fostering awareness, accessibility, and well-being within the educator community.

• Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy Workshop Presenter (CRRP)
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.

• Communicating With Parents: Understanding and Honouring Diversity Workshop Presenter
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.

• Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy Workshop Presenter (CRRP)
• Mentored new teachers in best practices for Common Core instruction, contributing to their professional development.
• Delivered comprehensive teacher training sessions focused on implementing Common Core standards effectively within various subject areas.

• Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy Workshop Presenter (CRRP)
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.