Instructors

I have worked with Lenna for a number of years and she is a very knowledgeable about Special Education. She has always been kind and understanding with not only her students but also her colleagues.

"Sera's unique approach to the Hospitality and Tourism curriculum means that the students of today are well positioned to work in the Hospitality industry of tomorrow. Students leave with both the hands-on skills and general knowledge that helps them succeed in and out of the kitchen."

Julie Argouin, a French native speaker, brings many years of experience teaching French as a second language to students in Ontario. Right from the start, I knew I would learn a lot and it would be a course rooted in practicality and not just in theory. Julie took the the time to understand the needs of her audience and was able to tailor some aspects of the course to make the learning experience meaningful and relevant to each panel. Thank you for your sounded advice along the way.

"Diane works in the Developmental Disability classroom at Poplar Road where she serves students with the highest tier of need in our Board. Her love for her students, and her determination to provide access to education, however challenging is truly inspirational" Nicole Miller, Principal at Poplar Road Jr. P.S.

I found Colleen to have a great impact on my learning. Her feedback and encouragement was the perfect blend. Obviously, her skills and experience were contributing factors as well. Colleen modelled care and commitment to student success and was a responsive pedagogical leader.

"She is always transparent, compassionate and her heart is always in the right place."

Jonathon was very approachable, kind and encouraging. Jonathon cares for the success of all his students and goes above and beyond as an instructor to ensure students meet deadlines and can reach course goals.

Kelly is a true professional who walks the talk. Makes time for her students, teachers and fellow administrators. I enjoyed hearing her scenarios and real life based case studies.

"Brooke's courses are practical and engaging!"

"Sheri’s program fully embraces the essence and intention of the FDK program. Students create their learning through carefully planned tasks and activities that are based on student interest and a culture of inquiry. Sheri’s classroom is a hive of activity through which students view themselves as capable and competent directors of their own learning as well as members of a collaborative and cohesive whole group on the same journey."

"It was an overall great experience. Adam was a delight as an instructional leader. He was enthusiastic, present and encouraging and offered his expertise and feedback in a positive manner. I am walking away with confidence in the the subject area of coop and have transferable skills that will support me in whichever subjects I teach. I can honestly say he's been the most enjoyable prof I've had. Kudos, Adam!! Thank you for your kindness, and for your love of the subject. "

"Thank you, Charlie, for a wonderful experience in Special Education Part 2. Would definitely take a course with her or York U again!" "The feedback from the course instructor was useful in understanding and getting a full grasp of expectations. " "Charlie was an amazing course instructor. Always responded back to emails in a timely manner, always willing to help and provided feedback on lessons. Will definitely take another AQ with York U would love to have Charlie Craig again if she is teaching other AQ's." "Thank you SO much for answering all of my questions, so quickly, and for the rubrics, weblinks and the picture/website instructional sheet that you sent. I really, really appreciate it! This is the first time that I have experienced an AQ course where ALL of my questions have been answered, and where I feel that my individual needs are considered."

The instructor Lesley was fabulous and very knowledgeable on every topic. I wish she did all of the online AQ's! Reading Part 1 was very worthwhile. Lesley Davidson is an insightful and approachable instructional leader. She has so much to share and is always willing to take our opinions and expertise into account.

"Big shout out to Elisa. Her leadership of the course was excellent. Her tone was always supportive and encouraging. Her thorough responses to questions along the way was really helpful. I really appreciated the efforts she made to respond to my inquiries and all the meaningful assessment feedback she provided. I really hope to take another course with her again."

Robert's patience and commitment to student and teacher learning is inspirational.

David is very knowledgeable and passionate about the dramatic arts and has a genuine love for arts education.

Tina was phenomenal. She was very approachable. The course work was very well layed out and manageable, having the weekends to "catchup" was helpful. We had many professional, engaging and meaningful professional discourse conversations. There are many strategies and resources to take away in this short amount of time. I can't thank you enough!!!!

Dom, amazing experience! You have made this learning experience rich, authentic, and engaging. Thank you for taking time out of your summer to lead us and encourage us on our journey. You truly made the course a great experience.

"Very enjoyable course experience. The work was insightful and the instructor was a pleasure to work with as she was very knowledgeable and helpful." (Winter Session, 2024-Candidate)

Sonal’s passion for leadership in education is evident in her daily communications with her colleagues and staff. As a Vice Principal, I was afforded the opportunity to be mentored by Sonal; the learning is on-going due to her abundance of energy and knowledge. Sonal is respected for being innovative, caring and motivational to her teams. A true asset to education in Ontario.

"I really enjoyed your friendly and open approach" "you were always so flexible, accommodating and willing to help"

“Wendy's use of Innovation in the classroom is the key that unlocks the door to her students curiosity, fostering a love for learning. And in each students journey of discovery, her unwavering support is the guiding light that illuminates the path to wisdom and understanding for all of her students.”

Thanks, Lee! You motivated and inspired me to do my best by giving such positive feedback every time. You are an amazing teacher and I would like to thank you for sharing such awesome resources which has helped me to gain immense knowledge…. Please do let me know if you plan to teach any other course as I would love to do it if you are the instructor.”

Georgia is an amazing instructor. Her knowledge base is quite extensive in all things regarding leadership and curriculum. Norms were set during our first class that promoted a safe and welcoming learning space where each participant was encouraged to ask questions and take risks in developing our critical thinking skills. Georgia made the subject matter relevant, interesting and practical by inviting guest speakers to share different views on hot topics in education.

Rick’s ability to connect strategies, legislation, resources to personal experiences and then allowed us to speak about ours was very valuable. Fall 2022 ---- Rick was an exceptional guide to our learning; he provided insight and organized some very engaging speakers to provide a fresh perspective of leadership in our schools. Further, he was very flexible and willing to adjust the topics of the course and adapt to the needs, requests, and interests of the candidates. Winter 2022

"Shamsi's passion for fitness is unparalleled. She brings a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge from both an educational, and health and wellness perspectives. She is a rising star within the TDSB Health and Physical Education department. She has a unique ability to bring the best out of her students in a fun and engaging manner. This is evidenced by the waitlists to get into her courses, and the overwhelming student and staff support for her school-wide wellness initiatives."

“This was the most involved, challenging, and rewarding AQ I've ever done. I went into this expecting to go in, do message board posts, and leave, but I learned a ton from a lot of talented, passionate people. This course helped me find my music inspiration again”, “I always end the course feeling inspired”, “The instructor was phenomenal showing that he is knowledgeable in the subject area, and there were awesome guest speakers”.

"Evan was a SERT, teacher and asst. dept. head, always eager to help with assistive technology and programming. He understands the In-School Team and IPRC processes, IEP writing requirements, and, knows and effectively implements differentiated instructional strategies for identified and non-identified students. He works collaboratively with school staff, community partners, and families. He works diligently to discover and access appropriate resources for students, families and educators."

"... It was obvious that Diana's enthusiasm, many years of experience and personal connections in her community, played a major role in how informative, multifaceted and valuable this course was. We all learned a great deal from Diana, the positive learning environment she cultivated and from the dynamic course she created."

Chelle Martindale is an incredible Instructional Leader who has a genuine and heartfelt passion for Dance. She goes above and beyond, and is committed to helping candidates to develop both personally and professionally. She gives valuable feedback that challenges you to reflect, diversify, include, modify and to make Dance accessible, engaging and meaningful for your students. Meghan

The course has been incredibly enriching and informative, and I've greatly appreciated Michelle's continuous support. What stood out the most was Michelle's creative feedback, which provided me with valuable encouragement throughout the course.

Without mathematics, there's nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.

The Kindergarten course was a very positive experience. I had the opportunity to explore and delve deeper into topics such as play-based learning, inclusive and responsive teaching strategies, as well as creating meaningful learning invitations. Terie was supportive and responsive. Thanks for a great AQ experience!

"Oldridge does a fantastic job of challenging our thinking in regard to math education!"

Instructor was excellent and responded with feedback in a timely manner. The instructor was extremely flexible and understanding, he made the online learning space more engaging by giving the students the power to interact with one another freely.

Joana is passionate about professional learning, and works collaboratively to ensure success.

Renée made herself readily available to all. She gave great feedback and I really felt that she cared that we understood the material. She always provided thorough explanations to our questions. I would recommend anyone to take this course with her.

I have known Cécile Robertson for over 10 years. As a colleague, she is passionate about FSL teaching and learning. We presented at several FSL conferences and collaborated on numerous projects together. Her commitment towards equity related issues in FSL is insightful and impactful. She is always excited to share her experiences with her students while also learning from them. As a former administrator, teacher and consultant, she presents important perspectives within the FSL context.

"I have never taken an AQ like this before. Liam has changed how I see my work.... This course gave me permission to be better as a teacher and for the students I work and learn with."

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Joanne was excellent about giving us useful feedback and guiding us along the way. I learned a lot from her as well as many of the other people taking the course. It had great content and I learned a lot.

Dan is a fantastic Instructional Leader. His passion and leadership for the topic are second to none, and I've learned a great deal throughout the 3 courses that I've taken with him here at York. Thank you Dan for your support throughout Parts 1, 2, and 3. As a result of taking these 3 courses, I feel that I have grown as a professional, and am now ready to focus on being a leader within my school.

"Ryan is an enthusiastic, creative and supportive educator who brings leadership experience as an assistant curriculum leader, a coach and an AQ instructor of 10 years."

You are awesome. Thanks for being so professional, supportive and resourceful but also being a human! It's nice not to feel so much pressure while learning. / / Thank you for your consistent support, encouragement, and feedback throughout the course. This was one of my most enjoyable AQ experiences, largely due to your guidance and flexible and understanding approach. You provided valuable insight and always shared your experienced perspective while allowing us to feel comfortable.

"Mark always has our backs and supports us as we determine our philosophy of education in the scope of the science department. His efforts inspire our efforts. His passion for teaching and learning inspires students' passion for school and strengthens their engagement. Definitely something to take pride in!"