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Education
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Leadership & Initiatives
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS
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Kathleen Moll

Toronto,ON

Summary

Visionary educator with over 20 years of experience fostering equity-driven, culturally responsive teaching practices. Recognized for expertise in emotional intelligence, adaptive leadership, and curriculum innovation rooted in equity, Indigenous ways of knowing, and universal design principles. Accomplished leader in arts and social justice education, co-recipient of the Your Voice Is Power Teacher Award (2024) and Elementary Art Educator of the Year (2022).

Overview

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Education

Bachelor of Education (Junior/Intermediate) -

Brock University
06-2006

Montessori ECE Teacher Diploma -

Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute
Toronto
06-2003

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts

York University
Toronto
06-2001

Skills

  • Curriculum Design & Development: Expert in creating engaging, cross-curricular, arts-based lessons that align with diverse student needs and promote inclusive learning Skilled in designing and adapting curriculum to integrate culturally responsive teaching practices
  • Arts Integration & Interdisciplinary Teaching: Proficient in planning and executing schoolwide initiatives that integrate visual art, music, and dance, fostering holistic student experiences through theme-based, collaborative projects
  • Professional Development Facilitation: Experienced in co-leading workshops and training sessions for art educators, delivering evidence-based strategies, hands-on creative activities, and fostering collaborative learning environments
  • Inclusive Education: Advocates for inclusive teaching practices, integrating concepts of equity, social justice, and cultural responsiveness into curriculum planning and teaching strategies
  • Student-Centered Practices: Skilled in creating interactive, student-driven classroom environments that encourage exploration, critical thinking, and creative expression through various art forms and media

Accomplishments

  • Your Voice Is Power Teacher Award (2024)
  • Ontario Art Education Association Elementary Art Educator of the Year (2022)

Certification

  • Senior Division, Visual Arts
  • Associate Teacher
  • Special Education, Part 1
  • Special Education, Part 2
  • English as a Second Language, Part 1
  • Intermediate Division, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies

Timeline

Bachelor of Education (Junior/Intermediate) -

Brock University

Montessori ECE Teacher Diploma -

Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts

York University

Leadership & Initiatives

  • Equity Advocate: Facilitated equity walkthroughs, courageous conversations, and curriculum audits to inform school improvement plans.
  • Outdoor Education Advocate: Presented at the Outdoor Learning Kick-Off (2024), sharing strategies to integrate nature journaling with curriculum.
  • Mentorship: Supported pre-service and in-service teachers through OISE programs and New Teacher Induction Programs.
  • Professional Development: Co-presented at conferences on embedding cultural connections into math and arts instruction.
  • Student Leadership Facilitator: Organized arts-based leadership initiatives, such as collaborative murals and digital exhibitions.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Speaker, Amazon Canada Indigenous History Month Celebration – Presented alongside Elder Dr. Duke Redbird | June 2025
  • Co-Leader, Expressive Explorations: Unleashing Creativity Through Mixed-Media Art, Ontario Art Education Association (OAEA) | April 2024
  • Invited Panelist, Teacher Leadership Collective/Collaborative Hub for Reflection (TLC/CHR), Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre | February 2023
    Shared insights on creating space for critically reflective practice and inquiry to enhance professional growth.
    Contributed to a panel exploring diverse teacher leadership pathways; participated in follow-up Q&A.
  • Co-Presenter, Making Math Meaningful: Creating Cultural Connections to Increase Student Engagement, Count Me In! Math Institute, OISE | 2019
  • Co-Presenter, Making Math Meaningful: Creating Cultural Connections to Increase Student Engagement, TEAMS Mini-Conference | 2019
  • Experiential Classroom Host – Modeled effective arts-based practices and 3-part math lessons for visiting international educators from China and Denmark

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