TWU School of Education Alumni

TWU alumni, Karlie Solano (Thiessen) is taking a leave from her teaching role at Simonds Elementary in Langley, BC. Are you currently part of the Langley Public School system and interested in this opportunity from January to June of 2022? Check it out on your internal postings website!

We offer our condolences to the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation community who, like other Indigenous communities, were robbed of their land, their language, their culture, and most horrifically, their own children. We also offer condolences to all Indigenous colleagues, staff and students. The School of Education mourns with you. We are committed to walking humbly, listening compassionately, and living justly in our relations with Indigenous peoples. The SOE is committed to being a place of truth-telling and reconciliation in the context of loving relationships.

TWU's Educational Insight Series with Jo Saxton happening now!
Join us!
https://twu.zoom.us/j/92294581132

White Rock Christian Academy seeks candidates for a full time, temporary Grade 2 teaching position from September 2021 - June 2022. For more information visit: https://wrca.ca/employment/

If you were a Special Education minor and would be willing to share how your experience in the School of Education prepared you for your career, we'd love to hear from you in one of two ways:

Join us on Zoom on Feb. 19 from 10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Submit written comments

Please let us know in the comments below and we'll be in touch.

WELCOME to TWU’s 2021-22 Professional Year students!

Shout out to TWU Education instructor and University Siya:m, Patti Victor for her work on this OMNI TV series featuring Indigenous leaders and voices across Canada.

Thrilled to welcome back this group of amazing teacher candidates! Love our PYP students!

Langley Christian Schools has openings for various positions in their elementary, middle and high school campuses. Find out more at: https://www.langleychristian.com/careers/

Looking to further your teaching career? Consider TWU's MA in Educational Studies - Special Education

"I knew I was missing out on opportunities without my Masters. I looked around at graduate programs and chose TWU’s MA in Educational Studies – Special Education. Now I have a greater awareness of my students and how to support their learning needs. My degree has opened the door to professional opportunities. Plus, I’ve shown my daughters that, if I can do something like this, they can too!"
– Karen Van Egmond

For more information on the MAES-SPED, visit: https://www.twu.ca/academics/school-education-school-graduate-studies/educational-studies-special-education-ma

TWU's learning commons is hiring a Success Coach for January, 2021. Take a look at this exciting position!

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1772bc09-3d0c-485a-aa42-69dc6106ac8f&ccId=2462445576_9443&type=MP&lang=en_CA

Thinking about graduate programs? Consider TWU's MA in Educational Studies in Special Education (MAES-SPED):

"After completing a diploma in special education and teaching in a District Low Incidence program for several years, I applied to the MAES-SPED at Trinity Western University and couldn’t have been happier with my decision. The faculty were very supportive, and the program significantly deepened my knowledge base. This has had a positive impact on my pedagogy, which now allows me to support all students better. "
- Christine Thygesen, 2019 MAES-SPED graduate

For more information about the program, visit: http://ow.ly/Jx2t50CpHRY

INSPIRED Convention was today! Shout out to School of Ed. presenters: Allyson Jule (Christian Schools do Amazing Things) with MA Lead program director, Adrienne Castellon, and Jenn Skelding who presented on Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Pedagogies.

Search for a teaching position easily with Academic Keys:

https://k-12.academickeys.com/all/subscribe.php!

We'll miss gathering together but we will remember those who fought for our freedom.

Congratulations to Assistant Professor, Nina Lui, on winning the 2020 Provost Innovative Teaching Award. TWU's School of Education is blessed to have you!
To find out more about this award visit https://www.twu.ca/.../awards-celebrations/teaching-awards

One of TWU's PYP student teachers, Sarah Castro, took the popular online game, Among Us, and adapted it to teach Spanish to grade 9 students. How could you use this idea in your subject area?
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PTFEKaxEIoOhlxinyGxTJGgN3_gCcnpFSQwDplIBSS4/edit =id.p

Among Us- Spanish Conjugations Instruction Slide Among Us: Spanish Conjugation Edition Created by: Sarah Castro

It's not It's not too late to sign up for a Graduate program information session, tonight at 6:30!
Register at: http://ow.ly/2woT50BZTj9

Enhance your professional development and advance your teaching career through TWU's Master of Arts in Special Education.

Find out how our flexible learning structure can give you the academic, practical and professional edge you need.

Visit: www.twu.ca/academics/school-education-school-graduate-studies/educational-studies-special-education-ma

Join us for a grad info night on Wed., Oct. 28, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., to find out how you can enhance your professional development and advance your teaching career through TWU's Master of Arts in Special Education.

Register here: http://trinity-western.force.com/EventListing/?eventId=7014v000002pa4K

This is a great resource to help navigate the BC New Curriculum website.
https://sd75curriculum.com/resources/competencies/

Competencies Resources that support the implementation of the Core Competencies.

The InspirED Convention is a one-day virtual event of renewal, inspiration, connection, and sound, innovative learning experiences for Christian educators. TWU professors, Allyson Jule, Jenn Skelding and Adrienne Castellon will be speaking, among others. Register at https://inspired.swoogo.com/ed20!

Find out more about teaching in China and the UAE at the iSC Live event.
Register at https://isc.easywebinar.live/registration-isc-live

The Venema family is looking to hire an Educational Assistant for an 11 year old boy with special needs.

The position is 12 hours a week and is a hybrid of online and in person (outdoor only).

No experience is needed. This position would be suitable for any TWU student, but especially those in education.

Base pay is $18/hour, and those with experience will be reimbursed accordingly.

For more information or to apply, contact Dennis Venema ([email protected]).

LEARNING MATTERS: A place for conversation surrounding all things students and learning. Be sure to check out this podcast hosted by Scott Macklin that explores education strategies and how we can align with evolving technology to deliver an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

Thinking of applying to the Professional year Program for 2021-2022?

Plan to attend this important information session where you can find out more about the application process and ask questions. Join us on Zoom: https://twu.zoom.us/j/95612162663

THEME: "Seek the peace & wellbeing of the city"

This year's verse, Jeremiah 29:1-11, is the inspiration for our University theme: Seek the peace and wellbeing of the City.
In Jeremiah 29:7, God calls the people of Israel to be fully and faithfully present even in exile. Work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I have sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare (v7).

We live in a challenging, complex, and disruptive cultural context ("the City"). Our theme verse provides us with a positive counter-cultural vision to engage our cities: pray for their peace, work for their wellbeing, practice faithful presence with everyone we encounter, and model what it means to take our education seriously.

To the best students ever: you've got this! Let the semester begin!

We’re so glad to welcome our Professional Year Program students back to campus! These 29 teacher candidates begin their orientation with OMADA team building challenges. Through a high ropes course and an amazing race they learned about themselves and each other. After this week on campus it’s into practicums on September 8.

SERVICE | "Baking & Blessing" is a program initiated by our staff at our Richmond campuses. The program provides students, who are isolated indoors due to COVID-19, with a variety of baked goods. The students also receive Zoom calls from staff to catch-up and connect.
Read more of the story here: https://www.richmond-news.com/community/richmond-teachers-offer-baking-and-blessings-for-students-1.24179980

Richmond teachers offer baking and blessings for students New students and graduates from Trinity Western University (TWU) Richmond campus received banana bread, cranberries cookies and other homemade baked goods from faculty members in this difficult . . .

TWU Access | Our first year students will be uniquely supported by:
✅ Community: Students will be intentionally placed in a First Year Cohort (a group of 15 incoming students) who experience 3 core courses together, build friendships and receive mentoring support.
✅ Academic Support: Every course in this bundle comes with either specialized peer support or a tutor who will lead discussions, help students gain better understanding, and assist students in research and writing.
✅ Christian Liberal Arts perspectives: The courses will dive into themes is of identity and purpose, both of which are crucial for a person's development.

Read more of TWU's strategy for the Fall: https://www.twu.ca/news-events/news/twu-provides-free-writing-tutors-peer-guides-and-extra-support-first-year-students

TWU provides free writing tutors, peer guides and extra support for first year students Trinity Western University is developing new and innovative ways to bring students the full TWU experience this fall, regardless of where students are globally. “Your safety and health is our priority,” says Dr. Laurie Matthias, TWU Associate Provost, Teaching and Learning, “We are also focuse...