MEREDYTH KEATING

I create equity through opportunity so my students can:

• Benefit from UDL, DI, and personalized, inquiry-based learning
• Feel confident about accessing alternative learning options
• Believe that they are part of a community

I celebrate achievements so my students can:

• Set their own parameters for success
• Partake in weekly ceremonies to honour personal successes, big or small
• Feel confident in their own ability to succeed

I encourage failure so my students can:

• Have fun taking risks while building resiliency
• Appreciate that feedback is a necessary part of the learning process
• Feel motivated to use unlimited opportunities to improve their outcomes

Mental Health and Wellness Representative 2023-present

Support staff and students in using most recent and relevant supports provided by HWDSB to maintain strong and positive mental health

Indigenous Canada 2022

Exploration of key issues facing Indigenous peoples today.

Closing the Literacy Gap 2017-2018

Participant in training to use Continuous Learning and Improvement Process to improve literacy levels in grade 9 students.

Teacher Learning and Leadership Program 2013-2016

Obtained multiple grants used to boost equity, engagement, and mental health of students and staff in alternative education programs.

Community Partnerships

Promoted HWDSB programs to, and fostered strong working relationships with youth-serving agencies, including Alternative for Youth, LEAP, Ontario Works, Probation, CAS/CCAS, COAST, McMaster Family Health Team, Living Rock Ministries and Wesley.