In Educators’ Words
Reflections from teachers who attended an Emotional Schools workshop
Ian T. - Alberta
“THE much needed shift to trauma informed practice-not as a "gentle- parenting” approach, but as practical steps to engaging students where they are at in order to help them move forward."
Lane H. -SD23 -BC
“Society has changed and public school hasn't adapted (Mindfulness blindness). Emotional Intelligence is the best weapon and it needs to be taught.”
Noah K. – SD36, BC
“Teaching isn’t about being soft, it’s about being real. This work gave us practical ways to respond to students instead of reacting, and it finally matched the reality of our classrooms.”
Tracy H. - SD73, BC
"My hope was to teach calm and this workshop will create calm through the common language."
“THE much needed shift to trauma informed practice-not as a "gentle- parenting” approach, but as practical steps to engaging students where they are at in order to help them move forward."
Lane H. -SD23 -BC
“Society has changed and public school hasn't adapted (Mindfulness blindness). Emotional Intelligence is the best weapon and it needs to be taught.”
Noah K. – SD36, BC
“Teaching isn’t about being soft, it’s about being real. This work gave us practical ways to respond to students instead of reacting, and it finally matched the reality of our classrooms.”
Tracy H. - SD73, BC
"My hope was to teach calm and this workshop will create calm through the common language."
Dave A. - SD58, BC
"I really appreciated how aligned the teachings are (core competency, Truth & Reconciliation, Behaviour (common language, etc). It addresses it all as a way of "being" not another thing to do!"
CEA. - SD73, BC
"All education settings across Canada need to be 100% on board with this!"
Brittany A.
“Thank you for teaching us. We are so excited for this amazing framework. I can’t wait to watch the kids thrive.”
Taylor M.
“This is the change we need! It allows you to "balance" and help "all" in schools. I would also say that if this framework is followed change WILL happen ”
"I really appreciated how aligned the teachings are (core competency, Truth & Reconciliation, Behaviour (common language, etc). It addresses it all as a way of "being" not another thing to do!"
CEA. - SD73, BC
"All education settings across Canada need to be 100% on board with this!"
Brittany A.
“Thank you for teaching us. We are so excited for this amazing framework. I can’t wait to watch the kids thrive.”
Taylor M.
“This is the change we need! It allows you to "balance" and help "all" in schools. I would also say that if this framework is followed change WILL happen ”
Renee M. - SD 5 - BC
“Every school needs this workshop. It has the potential to change our schools and our systems!”
Anissa P. - SD73, BC
“I’m so thankful to have attended this workshop! You’re a great presenter, thanks for keeping things real. Looking forward to seeing the changes this framework brings for our school community!”
Ryan M. - SD 53, BC
“A shared language and goals in a social emotional program is as, if not more, important as any other curricular program. The Emotional Schools Framework is it!”
Kristen D. – Alberta
“Finally, a workshop that acknowledged how hard teaching is, and Leroy showed us how to respond with clarity instead of burnout.”
“Every school needs this workshop. It has the potential to change our schools and our systems!”
Anissa P. - SD73, BC
“I’m so thankful to have attended this workshop! You’re a great presenter, thanks for keeping things real. Looking forward to seeing the changes this framework brings for our school community!”
Ryan M. - SD 53, BC
“A shared language and goals in a social emotional program is as, if not more, important as any other curricular program. The Emotional Schools Framework is it!”
Kristen D. – Alberta
“Finally, a workshop that acknowledged how hard teaching is, and Leroy showed us how to respond with clarity instead of burnout.”
Anonymous. - SD73, BC
" Sometimes educators really need to see how it looks and feels, what the benefits are before they will commit to shift their practice one way or another...This workshop achieved that & the model basically closes the loop on what has been missing in sd73 for authentic implementation potential RE: The Grandfather Teachings, Equity on speed for organizations that struggle with such things."
Jessica S.
"I am looking forward to students/staff all being on the same page with clear communication, expectations & a common language."
Anonymous - SD73
"This was a stark reminder that humanity and relationships need to be kept at the centre of teaching / education."
" Sometimes educators really need to see how it looks and feels, what the benefits are before they will commit to shift their practice one way or another...This workshop achieved that & the model basically closes the loop on what has been missing in sd73 for authentic implementation potential RE: The Grandfather Teachings, Equity on speed for organizations that struggle with such things."
Jessica S.
"I am looking forward to students/staff all being on the same page with clear communication, expectations & a common language."
Anonymous - SD73
"This was a stark reminder that humanity and relationships need to be kept at the centre of teaching / education."
