Derek Tackney

Passionate Social Service Worker, Safetalk Trainer, ASIST Trainer. Lund Boats Pro Staff with Chantel, Fishing,Outdoors, Well-being, Log Farmhouse

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

@RCDSB Tiered Supports Team leading community circles during NTIP. Community circles are used as proactive measures in many classrooms and during professional learning days to promote engagement, equity, learning goals, teamwork and community
#wellbeing #learning #Community

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@DerekNighbor Please accept my condolences. Take care

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Congrats to this group of educators for completing #ASIST. Always a pleasure to co facilitate with @msmcdowellQEPS @RCDSB @Living_Works #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention

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A big shout out to @RCDSB custodial staff for participating in #SafeTALK training. Thank you all for a great learning session and helping to make our schools suicide safe. @Living_Works @RCDSB #SafeTALK

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Meet one of four amazing groups of educators participating in SafeTALK. Proud to be part of @RCDSB for providing the opportunity for every staff member to participate in this training. @Living_Works #SuicidePrevention #Wellbeing

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

Great morning spent at Mackenzie Community School! Congrats to these @RCDSB educators receiving @SafeTALK training. #Wellbeing
@Living_Works

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School Support Counsellors, Social Workers, Mental Health Lead, and Administrators having a great learning day in a community circle format. @RCDSB
#Wellbeing

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Day 2 of ASIST training is about to begin. We appreciate the engagement from @RCDSB employees participating.
@Living_Works
@msmcdowellQEPS
#Wellbeing

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

It was a pleasure spending the day with these @RCDSB employees in #safeTALK training. Thanks to all participants who contributed to a great learning session. @Living_Works #Wellbeing #SuicidePrevention

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Something so simple could have a considerable positive impact on a student’s wellbeing and turn a day around. #Wellbeing #community #senseofbelonging

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

"We are so glad you are HERE!"

Check out how teacher @mrswendymturner's school community welcomes Ss who arrive late to school:

#TeacherLife

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

Congrats to these amazing @RCDSB employees for completing ASIST Training over the past two days. Making suicide safer communities. @Living_Works

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

First fawn sighting of the year. It’s amazing what these encounters do to lift our mood. Nature offers so many benefits to wellness. #NatureBeauty #Wellbeing #fawn

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

My co angler and I had a great day at the International Blind Anglers Tournament. So many volunteers work at this event promoting fishing, conservation, well being, and sense of community. So nice meeting new people and sharing life experiences on the water!

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Congrats to these amazing @RCDSB employees for participating in #safeTalk training today. Always a great experience networking and learning together. @Living_Works #safeTalk #SuicideAwareness

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Ending #MentalHealthWeek by creating a suicide safer community with @RCDSB employees trained in SafeTalk. Big thanks & congrats to all participants! @Living_Works @LisaLaRiviere #MentalHealthWeek #Empathy

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

Great day at @FellowesHighSch with the @CDPSDRAGONS Nice to see @RCDSB students engaged in sports again! This event was a highlight for many during #MentalHealthWeek emphasizing the importance of healthy living/exercise/relationships. #MentalHealthWeek #wellness #relationships

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

A very insightful group of students discussing empathy to begin Mental Health Week!

[Krista Grosskleg🍁🍎 @KristaGrosskleg]

Today @Mrs_Grosskleg ‘s class participated in a sharing circle @CDPSDRAGONS facilitated by SSC @DerekTackney. In these twice weekly circles, students share personal and academic goals and check in with each other. #MentalHealthMatters  #MentalHealthWeek #empathy

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This tree clearly had a big obstacle to overcome when it was young. I’d like to say it relied on its strong roots to persevere. The network of neighbouring trees also influenced this tree grow straight. #nature #resilience

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

Our bathroom renovation led us to exposing our farm home roots. Amazing what we can find,appreciate and understand when we peel back the layers #Wellbeing #farmhouse #loghome

[Derek Tackney @DerekTackney]

Grateful for the strong, compassionate, caring and inspiring women in my life. You have always been leaders and continue to break barriers. #BreakTheBias