Nicole Sutherland

I have been an educator for the past 25 years and have enjoyed the challenges, the students, and the privilege of working with children. I have welcomed many student teachers into my classroom over the years and they continue to stay in touch with me for many years later. As well, I have also remained a creative person and have developed a professional career as an Oil Painting Artist (see attached Artist statement)

My past Years as an educator have included participation in the following areas:

Participate in PLC focus on reading (St.Ann School) 2006-2007

Participate in PLC focus on writing forms (St.Thomas School) 2007-2008

Participate in MISA as Primary representative

Participate in Ministry of Education Critical Pathways 2009

Write and create collaboratively with two other teachers as book on writing forms and continuum for writing. 2009

PLC reading pathways “the Big Idea”

TLCP 2010 - collaboratively wrote book for primary educators on Writing continuum

TLLP 2011

AFL project 2011

Assessment for learning cycle PLC 2012- 2013

Collaborative Math Planning with other grade three teachers 2014-2015 Family of Schools

Technology based learning 2015-2016

Professional Learning Community 2017-2018 Math and Technology based

Math Learning PD and Conference 2018-2019

Online teaching - Google Certified - sharing online learning with others 2020

Online teaching 2020-2022

ss2022-2023 Indigenous book club, Truth and Reconciliation focusing on Canadian Indigenous Author

Volunteer with Special Olympics 2021 - work specifically with all athletes at Nordic Kamview Site and Special Olympic committee

Oil Painter, Artist - practicing professional artist. Have taken classes at College level and am presently showing and selling my work in galleries.

1992 - 2002 Graphic Designer - Lakehead University Dept. Developed and collaborated with students, staff, and administrators to develop and design materials for events, courses, presentations and promotional materials for the University.

My experience with education has always been a positive one and I have always believed in being a life long learner. I have passed this information onto to all the Teacher Candidates that I have received in my classroom over the years. I warmly welcome and collaborate positively with all of my student teachers, and encourage growth and self discovery while they are in my classroom. The climate in my classroom is one of respect, creativity, growth and caring. I believe my extensive experience in Education, my vast knowledge of Fine Art, and having worked in the Lakehead University setting, are valuable assets and I would be happy for the opportunity to continue working in Education and with students at the University Level.

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