Stephanie Gardner
Instructional Coach in Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
"Effective readers and writers use intentional thinking skills to regulate their reading and writing processes, to formulate ideas, to solve problems, and to make meaning. Using higher-order thinking, they are able to move beyond rote learning and literal interpretation to a deeper, more discerning understanding of texts” (Literacy for Learning, p. 32).
A TVDSB teacher since 2007, with experience in all divisions and FSL. Currently in my 6th year teaching, previously Intermediate at Dunwich-Dutton, now Instruction Coach for June Rose Callwood, Locke's and Mitchell Hepburn P.S., focusing in on the positive impact collaborative inquiry and GAFE have on student engagement and achievement.
Google Classroom mentor, STEAM and Summer Institute Conference Presenter
Spec Ed Part One, Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Qualifications