Ottawa Black Educators Network

We are a group of dedicated Black educators working together to support and empower the development and well being of each other and our students. | OCDSB |

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

We need more of us! #blackeducators #blackexcellence

[Patrice Hall-Johnson (Ms. Hall) @Ms_P_Hall]

🗣️ Multi Post Thread: When @613 meets @OCSB_BEN What an amazing evening coming together to network with Black Educators from across the city! Looking forward to collaborating in the future! If you were at this social, add you Twitter handle in the comments below ⬇️

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

First of many @OCSB_BEN !

[Mayelle Joachim-Hivert @MmeHivert]

Love the way we love each other. What we do matters, connecting with each other is sacred. Looking forward to collaborations between @613OBEN and @OCSB_BEN #blackeducators

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

#graduation2023 We stand and walk with you!

[Patrice Hall-Johnson (Ms. Hall) @Ms_P_Hall]

🗣️@OCSB_BEN @EUottawa @OttCatholicSB @ocsbequity @613OBEN @OCDSB @ocsbExcellence Check out this amazing community event hosted by @3dreads for graduating students! SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

It was more than a vibe. It was an experience!

[BeMoreCommUNITY - ✌🏿n 🖤 @3dreads]

We hope you found the event informative, engaging, enjoyable and have had a true Black joy experience.Thank you once again for being a part of this memorable occasion! ~Black youth forum @OCDSB @613OBEN @uOttawaEdu

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

📣Attention grade 8 and grade 9 students
The Sankofa Center of Excellence is offering a reach ahead credit opportunity for African, Black and Caribbean
students. This is open to both OCDSB students and non-OCDSB students.
Registration closes June 19th.
Link in bio 🔗

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

For Black History Month, we ask that you share as many moments of Black joy, Black community and Black success with as many people as you can. We are magic! 👊🏾
#BlackHistoryMonth    #blackottawa #weloveus #chloecooley

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

You can take away many amazing things from the Honourable Lincoln Alexander and one of the important lessons that stays with OBEN is...to TRY at whatever it is you do. Try to learn something, use a little hair grease and get it done.
#LincolnAlexanderDay

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

Black Excellence with some of Ottawa’s finest educators! Let's celebrate our power, creativity, beauty and triumphs!

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

YES! Way to go David (fellow @613OBEN educator)

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

We are so excited to share your equity stories with the community November 9th at Woodroffe High School. This event will include multimedia presentations, a student panel and discussion groups. This in-person event will also be accessible via Zoom. 
Link in bio
#ocdsb #equity

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

So good to be with the community at today's 2022 Parent Conference organized by @OCDSB Parent Involvement Community. So much learning, laughing and connecting

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

I spoke with national union leaders this morning about the Ontario government’s inappropriate preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause, which undermines the fundamental rights and freedoms of workers. Our government stands firmly with our country’s workers.

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

#OTD in 1830 Freedom Seeker & activist Josiah Henson & his family arrived in Upper Canada after escaping enslavement. Upon arriving in Canada Henson said "I will use my freedom well." He helped establish the Dawn Settlement in Dresden & became an influential community leader.

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

OBEN Educator

[Mayelle Joachim-Hivert @MmeHivert]

Weekly recap of your @OCDSB Tech Coach: I'm feeling like part of the team in all of "my" schools. The Rainbow Club at @VMocdsb made me a pronouns pin! 🏳️‍🌈 "Kids" (including teachers) tinkered with @modrobotics Cubelets and @SpheroEdu 🤖 Grand frère is exploring @scratch 🙌🏾

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

Staff and students are invited to share stories of their equity journeys through videos, Slides, creative expression (spoken word, art, photos). Complete this form by Oct 26th to submit your story. Link is in the bio.

[ParentsforDiversity @Parents4Divers1]

The Individual Education Plans workshop is around the corner! We are looking forward to hosting you and supporting you in navigating the IEPs.

Our panel consists of Susan Mulene Kasumba, Alice Audrain, and Neerja Malhotra. This session will be moderated by Claude Pike.

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

Muslim students in grades 7-12 are invited to join a virtual weekly google hangout.

Students will need to log in to their OCDSB google account to access the meet - to obtain the Google Meet code, students can email [email protected]. Mondays at 4pm
#muslimstudents #safespace

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

We asked our BPN parents how they start the school year!

What seemed to continue to appear was the importance of advocating for their children by staying connected to their schools and their communities.

#OBEN #BlackStudents #BlackCommunity #BlackParentsNetwork #BackToSchool

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

Several of the parents in our network use affirmations with their children. These are short sentences children, teens & adults can repeat to themselves (aloud or in their head) to remind them of their abilities! (2/2)

#BackToSchool #BlackStudents #BlackExcellence #BlackCommunity

[Ottawa Black Educators Network @613OBEN]

BPN Tip #1:

Our children face different obstacles throughout their day. It is up to us as parents and community members to help build the self-confidence and the perseverance they will need to face these obstacles. (1/2) #BlackParentsNetwork #BPN #OBEN