Tune In YRDSB

Welcome back to our Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report! Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s  been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming month.

In today’s episode we are joined by Jonathan Lewis - Coordinator of the K-12 Engagement Platform and 3 Digital Literacy Consultants, Alison MacPherson, Stephanie Weyrich & Sultan Rana of the Digital Literacy Team, as they discuss digital tools, the digital environment, how learning environment has changed over the past few years, the shifts in education and so much more!

In today’s episode we are joined by Annette Oliver - Vice Principal of Continuing Education Services, Michael Grieve - Principal of Continuing Education Services, John Teolis - Teacher at Adult Day School, Camilline Tayag - Student at Adult Day School and Rahul Rashad Deen - Student at Adult Day School, as they discuss the various adult programs offered through the YRDSB, the benefits it provides to students, some commonly asked questions, where to go for more information, and so much more!

Welcome back to our Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report! Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s  been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming month. 

In today’s episode we are joined by Janani Pathy, Principal of Curriculum & Instructional Services, Suganja Sinnathamby, Secondary Teacher at Maple High School, Jananthini Sivabasgaran, Secondary Teacher at Bill Hogarth Secondary School and Dhooshiv Thurairajasingham, Elementary School Teacher at Legacy Public School as they discuss ways to help to create learning and working environments that affirm Tamil identity, share more information about the Educators for Tamil Student Success, the variety of ways YRDSB has recognized Tamil Heritage month and much more! We also had an opportunity to hear from many Tamil students in the YRDSB and a member from the community!

In today’s episode we are joined by Principal of Student Services, Stephen Hopkins, Coordinator of Student Services, Cindy Thomas, and Regional Special Education Consultant, Kyle Gulab, as they discuss Special Education, how students are identified, the IPRC process, what is an IEP, what supports are in place for students and families, where to go with questions and so much more! We also had an opportunity to hear from Grade 9 Student, Ethan from Thornlea Secondary School and Grade 8 Student Olivia from German Mills Public School as they reflect on how an IEP has been beneficial for them in the school system. 

Happy New Year everyone, and welcome back to our Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report! As always, each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s  been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in  the coming weeks.

In today’s episode we are joined by Principal of Anne Frank Public School, Aneta Fishman, Educator from Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel, Yoni Berrous, Associate Director of Canadian Society of Yad Vashem, Josh Hacker and Educator from Keswick High School Tracey McKinley as they discuss what Yad Vashem and the scholarship program, the benefits of attending as an educator, how educators can incorporate this learning into their classrooms and so much more!

In today’s episode we are joined by Director of Education Louise Sirisko, President of Ontario Public School Boards' Association Cathy Abraham, and Vice-Chair Ron Lynn, as they discuss the role of trustees, what is a municipal election, the importance of making an informed vote and much more!

Welcome back to our Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report! Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.

We are back!  Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, School Social Worker Charmaine Tong is joined by Youth Development Manager from 105 Gibson Centre, Ariel Yip, and students Eddie Fan, Josh Tam & Liam Chow as they reflect on their experience in the South East Asian Youth Speaks Program. 

That is a wrap YRDSB! As you know each month we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board. We end this school year with a reflection on the events that took place during the month of June. We wish you all a great summer, and we will see you in the 2022/23 school year!

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been  happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the  coming weeks!

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, Principal Aneta Fishman is joined by Author Maksim Goldenshteyn, student Sharon Kartuz, and her mother Mery Kartuz as they reflect on Maksim's book, "So They Remember" to learn more about this period of history, the importance of holocaust education and the importance of creating identity affirming learning and working environments. It is critically important that we continue to teach, learn about and remember the lessons of the Holocaust as part of an ongoing effort to build an inclusive and equitable society free from hate and intolerance and based on respect for human rights. *Parents, caregivers, educators, staff and students in grades 6 and up are welcome to listen to and learn from the podcast. Students in grades 6 to 8 are advised to listen with a caring adult present.*

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, Principal Debbie Linkewich is joined by four secondary students Benny, Claire, Jennifer and Trinity, as they reflect back on this years Hackathon, and dive deeper into; what is a hackathon, what students learned, the design thinking process, student projects, the benefits for students' future, and so much more!

Welcome to Tune In YRDSB's new sub-series SHINE. In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence in its many forms. Today's episode features Dr. Olubimpe Ayeni and is hosted by Mawuli Chai.

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, YRDSB and YCDSB Active Travel Coordinator Reena Mistry is joined by Castlemore P.S. Principal Leeanne Hoover-Joy, Curriculum Consultant Marlee Corcoran and City of Markham Traffic and Transportation Planning Manager Loy Cheah to discuss active routes to school.  

Shine Episode Three: Jayden Hamilton: Welcome to Tune In YRDSB's new sub-series SHINE. In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence in its many forms. Today's episode features Musician Jayden Hamilton (Li'l J Hollywood) and is hosted by Mawuli Chai.  

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, York Region Athletics Association (YRAA) Coordinator of Athletics Mark Arsenault is joined by YRAA President Jeff Masterson, Bill Hogarth Secondary School Coach/Department Head Sarah Succee and Student Athletes Spencer Dillon (Bill Hogarth Secondary School) and Amy Pletsas (King City Secondary School) to discuss athletics at the secondary school level.  

(LISTENING) ADVISORY While the intention of this podcast is to create an atmosphere of joy and positive affirmation, some content may be emotionally triggering and of a sensitive nature. This episode of the podcast features content related to suicide, which may be emotionally triggering for some students and families. If you or someone you know is triggered by the content or experiencing a mental health concern including having thoughts of suicide. Support is available. Immediate telephone support is accessible by calling 310-COPE  at 1-855-310-COPE (2673); you can speak with a crisis worker at any time (24/7). Children and youth can also access telephone support by contacting Black Youth Helpline at  416-285-9944. For immediate and emergency support please call 911. All services are free and can be accessed confidentially. Welcome to Tune In YRDSB's new sub-series SHINE. In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence in it's many forms.  Today's episode features YouTube, Television and Social Media Personality, Jillian Danford, also known as Auntie Jillian and is hosted by Mawuli Chai.

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

Welcome to Tune In YRDSB's new sub-series SHINE.  In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence.  Today's episode features Actor and Vocalist Saeed Renaud and is hosted by Mawuli Chai.  

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks!

Join the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism team as they explore what makes our Black community shine on our new Tune In YRDSB production, SHINE.

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be taking at a look at GSAs (Genders & Sexualities Alliances or Gay Straight Alliance) throughout the YRDSB in Secondary and Elementary Schools.  Joined today by Missy Mae-Ng - School Social Worker, Hayden Bendavid - Equity Teacher Facilitator & Co-Chair, Elementary GSA Network, Brooke Ginsler - ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher, Donna Franklin - Child & Youth Worker and Cove - YRDSB Secondary School Student. On this episode, our guests will be talking about: The history of GSAs GSAs in York Region The different types of GSAs What GSA meetings look like, and so much more!

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be taking at a look at the Nur Muslim Mentorship Program, brought to you by our guests Wahid Khan - South Asian Teacher Liason, Fahima Raufi - Teacher, Zahra Kaba - Equity Teacher Facilitator, Amira - Grade 10 Student, Alesha - Grade 10 Student and Rhyanne - Grade 9 Student. Our guests will be talking about,  What inspired the need for a Muslim Mentorship Program within YRDSB How this program will inspire, challenge and help growth of young Muslim students within the board. What non-Muslim educators, students, administrators need to know about why having NMMP is important at YRDSB The goals and plans to grow the program and expand over the next few years and much more!

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are going to be diving deeper into our French Immersion Program, brought to you by our guests Arin Otis - Principal, Deborah Joyce - Principal, Alexandra Papadakis - French Immersion Teacher, Birhavi Somasundaram - Student Teacher, Brandon Wilson - Student Teacher, Kaiden - Grade 3 Student, Mia - Grade 3 Student. Our guests will be talking about,  What students like about French Immersion What the program looks like How to register Common questions families have and much more!

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the  coming weeks!

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening  around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming  weeks.

This week we are talking about some of the many exciting Ontario Youth Apprenticeship opportunities available to our secondary students. There are over 150 skilled trades for our students so that they can explore their interests and pathway options. Joined by Mirella Sanwalka, Principal Curriculum and Instruction Services, Reshma Badiani, Curriculum Coordinator and Linda Alati, Curriculum Consultant on the Pathways team. In addition we are joined by a former student from Stouffville DHS, Thomas Kroupis, and a current YRDSB OYAP student, Anna Maria Manousaridis from Markham District HS as they talk about their experience in the program. 

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.

On today's episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are joined by Heather Schreider - Elementary Principal of Operations, Education and Community Services, Dawn Adams - Senior Manager, Property Development and Planning Services, and Dr. Barry Pakes - Public Health Physician, York Region Public Health as they focus on the topic of the health and safety measures that will be implemented in schools for the 2021-22 school year, and discuss topics on preparing schools, screening & PPE, facility upgrades, vaccinations and so much more.

*Part 1 coming soon!*  In our second episode for the 2021/21 School Year, we are joined by, Louise Sirisko - Director of Education, YRDSB, Clayton LaTouche - Associate Director of Education, YRDSB, Dr. Steven Reid - Associate Director of Education, YRDSB, Jannice So - Infection Prevention and Control Specialist, York Region Public Health and Amber Clements - Resource Manager, York Region Public Health, as they share the topics of conversation had during our latest Town Hall, which included questions families had about school reopening this year, and included learning models, vaccinations, mental health resources, supports for families, and so much more. 

In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Part Two Featuring:  Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Childhood Educator, Johnny Lombardi PS Hannah Wolfstadt, Kindergarten Teacher, Johnny Lombardi PS Camille Robertson, Parent

In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Part One Featuring:  Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Childhood Educator, Johnny Lombardi PS Hannah Wolfstadt, Kindergarten Teacher, Johnny Lombardi PS Camille Robertson, Parent

In this two-part episode, YRDSB parent Camille Robertson sits down with a team of Kindergarten educators from Johnny Lombardi PS to ask all the pressing questions she has about her child’s first year at school. Featuring:  Lara Chebaro, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Services, Early Years Lead Rita Angellotti, Principal, Johnny Lombardi PS Falguni Karia, Designated Early Childhood Educator, Johnny Lombardi PS Hannah Wolfstadt, Kindergarten Teacher, Johnny Lombardi PS Camille Robertson, Parent

“When we talk about Indigenous education, what are talking about? Is it Indigenous content, is it the way we teach, is it who’s doing the teaching?” In the latest episode of TuneIn YRDSB, hear Indigenous staff members in Inclusive Schools and Community Services discuss this question and more. Listen to this important conversation on Indigenous education in YRDSB – what it is, what it isn’t and where we are as a school board. Learn more about land acknowledgements, residential schools, colonial narratives, embedding Indigenous education in classrooms and more.

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Indigenous Education Consultant Natasha Bascevan is joined by Amy Brant and Joe Brown from Mohawk Nation at Kenhté:ke as they discuss treaty connections.

Welcome back to Tune IN YRDSB. In today's episode we are joined by York Region District School Board students, Sydney Baxter, Jaylah Hall, Cameron Davis alongside Coordinating Superintendent of Education - Indigenous Education and Equity, Cecil Roach. 

Welcome back to Tune IN YRDSB. In today's episode we are joined by Administrative Advisor, Sofia Papadatos, and Student Trustees, Christine Lin, Felix Nomerovsky and Indigenous Student Trustee Ashton Wood.  Our Trustees will be covering topics such as the role of Student Trustee, what it's been like navigating the school year through the pandemic, the importance of voting, and so much more!

Coordinating Superintendent of Education - Indigenous Education and Equity Cecil Roach provides a brief synopsis of the discussion about oppression in education.

Please join us in this extremely powerful conversation from our 2 Affinity Groups AEMS (Alliance of Educators for Muslim Students) and NESJL (Network of Educators Supporting Jewish Learners) as they discuss the topics of Advocacy, Solidarity and Allyship within our board.  Featuring, Rizwana Kaderdina, Fatima Jessa, Feras Suleiman, Rabbi Corey Margolese, and Zachary Teitel. 

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Indigenous Education Consultant Natasha Bascevan is joined by Social Worker and Author Cyndy Baskin as they discuss the connections to treaties.

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are honoured to have Education Consultant and Author Suzanne Methot on the podcast with Indigenous Education Consultant Natasha Bascevan. They’ll be kicking off an ongoing series called, As Long As the Rivers Flow - Treaty Talks.

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Superintendent of Education - Assessment and Research Services Shawn Bredin discusses your questions about the YRDSB Learning and Caring Plan with Coordinating Superintendent of Education - Indigenous Education and Equity Cecil Roach, Mental Health Lead Patricia Marra-Stapleton, Continuing Education Supervisor Michelle Tarto and Inclusive School and Community Services Principal Donna Ford. 

In this episode, Teacher-Librarian Darren Pamayah speaks with Kettle Lakes P.S. Teacher Natalie Zuchlinski, Community Partnership Developer Missy Sturtevant Mae-Ng, Social Worker Andy Gayoso-Descalzi and Student Gwynneth Kobold about Pride initiatives and student voice at YRDSB.  

On this episode on Tune In YRDSB, Teacher-Librarian Darren Pamayah speaks with Superintendent of Education Rita Russo,  Community & Partnership Developer Missy Sturtevant Mae-Ng, Special Education Student Services Principal Paul Woods and Silver Steam Public School Principal Patricia Yeates about Pride Month in YRDSB.

On this episode on Tune In YRDSB, Associate Director of Education Dr. Steven Reid, Coordinating Superintendent of Education - Student Services and Well Being Kate Diakiw and Superintendent of Education - Curriculum and Instructional Services Heather Sears discuss YRDSB's Learning and Caring Plan and answer some common questions about it.  

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Superintendent of Education - Indigenous Education and Equity Cecil Roach talks to Director of Education Louise Sirisko about her equity goals and her thoughts on York Region District School Board’s 2020 Black History Month celebration.

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Superintendent of Education Camille Logan and Principal of Inclusive School and Community Services Donna Ford guest host and discuss why it is important to affirm Black identities and teach people the entirety of Black history, not just what happened during and after colonialism.   

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Coordinating Superintendent of Education - Indigenous Education and Equity Cecil Roach interviews Black Board International and First Fridays President and CEO Warren Salmon about his equity work and what it means to demonstrate Black excellence.  Later, Cecil speaks with two-time Dutch Basketball League All-Star Ransford Brempong about perseverance and how Brempong was able to build on his parents’ Canadian dream as a first generation Ghanaian-Canadian.

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Associate Director of Education Clayton La Touche and Coordinating Superintendent of Education - Indigenous Education and Equity Cecil Roach speak with Buttonville Public School French Teacher Anita Asante about her work as a spoken word artist, teaching French, and how to tell your truth as a Black Canadian.

On this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Associate Director of Education Clayton La Touche and Coordinating Superintendent of Education - Indigenous Education and Equity Cecil Roach speak about the importance of Black History Month and why it is important to celebrate Black excellence.