01.TEACHING
Feedback & Recognition
The following feedback has been gathered from practicum students I supervised, families who participated in programming I delivered, colleagues and peers at the Jean Tweed Centre, and faculty mentors at Sheridan College. They span multiple years and contexts of practice. Names have been replaced with role descriptors to protect privacy. I am continuing to gather formal course evaluation feedback as I move into post-secondary teaching roles. This section will be updated as that record develops.
02.STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Students & families
"I hope you are doing well and you're still doing your magic at Jean Tweed! I just wanted to say hi and let you know me and my daughter are doing amazing! I have sole custody, no more CAS involvement, I am still completely sober. My daughter is about to be 2 in a month, and I am starting my second semester of college. I just wanted to remind you that none of this would have been possible without you and your support and believing in me, and I'm so grateful for you and everyone over at Jean Tweed! You gave me the opportunity to be the mom I always wanted and I'm kicking butt at it."
"Thank you for your patience, your guidance, and your willingness to help me grow. I'm very grateful for the way you've supported me, offered thoughtful guidance, and accepted my mistakes with understanding. It has been an honour to learn from you. Wishing you all the best and smooth sailing in all that lies ahead!"
"Thank you so much for welcoming me into the Child Development Centre with warmth and kindness. You create such a safe and comfortable space for families to connect, and I am grateful I had the opportunity to join you over the last 12 weeks and experience the work and care you so skillfully engage in."
03.COLLEAGUES & PEERS
Colleagues & peers
"I just want to say thank you for everything you've done during your time as supervisor. Thank you for pushing me to grow and for being a constant source of calm and positive energy. You have always been an amazing educator to work with and it was truly a joy working under you as supervisor. You did it all so skillfully and always put our team's best interests on top. On your last day as supervisor, thank you."
"I continue to marvel at your wisdom, your wit, and your kindness. You are so incredibly essential to The Jean Tweed Centre and the families we serve. I know you will continue to hear those who struggle to find their voice. Thank you for everything you are!"
"You're such an amazing, patient, skillful, caring and thoughtful person and educator, and The Jean Tweed Centre and the families we work with are so lucky to have you supporting them."
04.SUPERVISORS & MENTORS
Supervisors & mentors
"You are so wonderful and approachable and have such an organic ability to make children and their families feel safe. I feel grateful to be able to watch you grow and continue to do such amazing work."
"You created exceptional slides and I am wondering if I can use your slides as an exemplar for the student group this year."
"I've shared your workbook with program coordinators across both our programs and our Associate Dean. I think we should be making use of it in our programs."