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Leadership Quality Standard (LQS)

As a committed leader, I continually reflect on my decisions and actions, assessing the knowledge and skills required to ensure that both I and those around me deliver high-quality teaching and foster optimal learning for all students.

Fostering Effective Relationships

As Local President and a citizen of Red Deer, my mission has been to connect with as many education stakeholders as possible. I have done through meetings and collaborations with the following groups:

  • Community Strong Alberta

  • Girl Guides of Canada

  • Grow Kids

  • Red Deer Catholic ATA Local 80

  • Red Deer & District Chinese Community Society

  • Red Deer Public Schools City Wide School Council

  • WITS Foundation

Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning

As a life-long learner, I dedicated to building my capacity as an educational leader and look to improve my pedegogy and knowledge. Please visit Career Highlights to see the certifications and courses I have taken.

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PGPs:

Leading a Learning Community

I am a founding member of the provincial Alberta Teachers’ Association Diversity, Equity, and Network (DEN) for Racialized Teachers. This group was established to provide racialized teachers across Alberta with a safe affinity space to connect, share experiences, and engage in the ongoing process of reconciliation. For more information, please visit the DEN website.

Providing Instructional Leadership

This year, I was among the first teachers at G.H. Dawe School to apply for multiple numeracy grants to support the Explore Learning program. The program was so successful with Grade 6 students that it was expanded across the entire middle school, helping students develop fluency in basic math facts and fractions.​

Understanding and Responding to the Larger Societal Context

A leader understands and appropriately responds to the political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts impacting schools and the school authority. 

Resources: 

Supporting the Application of
Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit 

I am committed to addressing the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Drawing on the guidance of knowledge keepers, Elders, and educational institutions, I have integrated these teachings into my practice as an educator. Please explore my portfolio to see how these commitments are reflected in my work. I also take inspiration from the following resources:

  • A Space for Us: A Guide for leadning Block, Indigenous, and People of Colour Affinity Groups by Michelle Cassandra Johnson

  • Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Embodying Visionary Leadership

I am a compassionate leader who leads with transparency, honesty, and courage. I take my inspiration from the following resources:

Managing School Operations and Resources 

Relevant Roles:

  • Board Trustee, Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan

  • President, Red Deer City Alberta Teachers Association

Training:

Developing Leadership Capacity

This is a key area of focus for my growth as a leader. My passion lies at the intersection of educational policy and the current global climate, with a particular emphasis on equity and inclusion. Over the next year, I aim to collaborate with school leaders to reduce discrimination within our division. Currently, I am working with the WITS Foundation to help develop their Inclusion Programming, with a focus on promoting equity and reducing discrimination.

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