Reimagining Middle School: How Schedule Changes Spark Growth

Finding Your Rhythm: A paddling club story

Join Dawn as she highlights Woodstock High teacher Lisa Porter and two of her students who are members of the school’s paddling club and are competing in dragon boat racing. It’s a powerful story of inclusive sport, leadership, community impact, and students making a difference both on and off the water.

Shining on the National Stage: Celebrating Sara Griffin

Join Dawn as she highlights the inspiring work of national award-winning art teacher Sara Griffin. They discuss the projects that led to her recognition and explore what’s next as Sara continues to push creativity, art appreciation, and innovation in the classroom.

Reimagining Middle School: How Schedule Changes Spark Growth

Join Dawn as she chats with Laura Perry and Amy Barrieau, two middle-level teachers who highlight their school’s journey to redesign the traditional daily schedule. The efforts of all staff at Max Aitkin School have created a personalized learning activity block, student collaborative project time, and dedicated PLC time for teachers. At the end of each project, learning is celebrated through a community expo.

Beyond The Books: Students Take On Envirothon Canada

Join Dawn as she highlights a remarkable experience competing in Envirothon NB and advancing to the national stage. Teacher Rebecca Boone and students Kennedy Green and Guideon Chamberlain share how teamwork, environmental science, and real-world challenges shaped their learning as well as ignited a passion for lifelong stewardship.

Trades-in-Training: How NBTAP Transforms Learning

Join Dawn as she highlights the New Brunswick Teen Apprenticeship Program with teacher Kirby Gordon and his student Austin LeBlanc who share their firsthand experience with NBTAP. From discovering career interests to developing real-world skills, they explore how early apprenticeship opportunities can spark confidence, purpose, and future success.