bgalessiere@hsd.ca
I am committed to coming alongside teachers; being a sounding board as we learn together and be brave together. I appreciate every moment in a classroom because I know I’ll learn more about kids, about teaching and about myself. I love the inquiry journey; diving into questions with teachers about curriculum and the competencies and I look forward to the opportunities this year will bring.
As a learning coach, I appreciate the creativity of designing rich learning experiences with others. My hope is that while working together, teachers find me a safe and encouraging helper; a source of motivation and inspiration.
My passions are exploring all things literacy and discovering the insightful ideas students bring to texts through their own understandings.
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