Brenda Sherry

Working in the 21st Century Learning Unit to research and promote technology enabled learning and pedagogies for deeper learning.

Working along with the Principal to build community, ensure implementation of curriculum and Ministry guidelines, and maintain a safe and happy learning environment for students and teachers.

Technology Coach (2006-2014)

Working with teachers and students (K - 10) to integrate the use of information and computer technology into classroom programs.  Duties involved job-embedded coaching in the use of effective teaching strategies with Web 2.0 tools and other software and hardware, creating online PD opportunities, co-facilitating a tech coaching program for Elementary teachers and teacher librarians, teaching digital and media literacy, and project-based learning.

Prior to Tech Coaching:

• Classroom Teacher  Grades 1,2,1/2,4
• Special Education Pr/Jr  LD
• Reading RecoveryTM (Grade 1)
• Special Education: Resource and Self-Contained (Grades 4-8)
• Special Education Coordinator - Westwood PS
• Designate principal - Jean Little PS

Writing and teaching the AQ Course: Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction (Part 1,2 and Specialist).  Affiliated with the Ontario College of Teachers. 

Co-ordinated OTF conferences about Critical Thinking and 21st Century Teaching and Learning and provided instruction to teacher facilitators learning to effectively conduct online learning sessions through webinars.

Co-facilitated year-long, f2f and virtual PD for teachers interested in improving their teaching practice through Action Research and becoming connected 21st Century learners and teachers.  Served as co-leader of the Canada/New England Community and a Connected Coach with communities of educators in Australia and El Paso. 

Grades 1 and 1/2

Section 16 Class - Valta Treatment Centre

Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning with a focus on educational technology.

Primary/Junior

Psychology