A V-Halverson

Educator, mother and powerful spirit in constant search for learning and inspiration to share

[Canadianpoli 🇨🇦 #ViveLeCanada #TeamCanada @canadianpoli]

All of Canada 🇨🇦 should be protesting the efforts to further privatize our healthcare. Already we have too much privatization. Public healthcare needs to be a priority. Retweet if you agree.

[OSSTF Communications @osstf]

IMPORTANT NEW DATA shows how the Ford gov's underfunding & understaffing in schools is leading to more students w/ disabilities missing out on in-person learning! Experts explain that "most exclusions come down to insufficient staff" #OntEd #OnPoli #OSSTF

https://t.co/dmQS7cLizd

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@ufuejfn @andreamoffat @ColinDMello @shelleylaskin Nope he didn’t.

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@ufuejfn @ColinDMello Teachers are not part of CUPE. Had nothing to do with this. Next time before you shoot off your mouth, make sure your brain is loaded!

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@Sflecce You are causing this crisis! We see you and through your blatant lies!

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@Sflecce They deserve a lot more than being in class! Try properly funded and supported classes.

[linda haslett @lindahaslett]

While @Sflecce is ranting about salaries: @fordnation gave 88% of his caucus a 16.6k/year raise. Gave his MPP's a housing allowance of $2300/month. Gave his nephew a high profile 165k/year job. Gave people on #ODSP a raise of $1.92 day. A max of $1227/month, legislating poverty

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

Let's be clear on the collective bargaining process. If a union takes a strike vote, it doesn't mean there's a strike. In fact, negotiations still continue. Ontario's education minister needs to stop fear-mongering and attacking #onted unions. #onpoli https://t.co/QmGS8pY0mL

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@PerditionMedia @josieleitch @OttawaPolice Their signs, interviews and Tweets made it very clear what they were standing for. You want a free democracy you don’t hold a city in siege, block borders and the rights of other people and threaten to overthrow the government. You vote them out.

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@josieleitch @OttawaPolice Reality check! Not even close! Bouncy castles, BBQ’s, and hot tubs at a protest as well as the fact they brought children is clear evidence we are NOTHING like North Korea.

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@heisereads From creating artwork with snow, mapping outside, exploring plants and animals in our school yard, I can teach any subject and justify being outside any day! Have to go with Taylor Swift wisdom, “Haters gonna hate.” I only have the energy to focus on what I love, the kids.

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@heisereads The only thing keeping me sane this year is my prioritizing mental health over the curriculum. If kids aren’t learning or listening we take a brain break, we go outside, we play. Play is a different kind of learning. It doesn’t just help them it helps me!

[Chris Cowley @oectagovernor]

You know what’s more important than truckers on vacay?

Political corruption. ⬇️

[Kevin Frankish | Calm The "F" Down @KevinFrankish]

That Guy's POV https://t.co/DM1B0Vluaq

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

"After witnessing the Ford govt's repeated failure to slow the spread of COVID-19, we aren’t surprised by last night’s news," says @etfopresident. Despite assurances schools are safe, #ETFO has concerns and ideas on how to move forward safely.

RELEASE: https://t.co/5bM7h31XE7

[TED Talks @TEDTalks]

Take it from TV titan @ShondaRhimes: Working less, and playing more is actually a good thing: https://t.co/06FpDMSvOH

[A V-Halverson @a_veinot]

@the_dramamama I gave a group of teens on the subway the teacher look that said, “Get out of that seat and let that elderly lady sit down.” One young man picked it up and offered her his seat. She was so grateful to him as was I. He flashed me a sheepish smile and redeemed my faith in youth.

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

Watch @ETFOpresident share what safety measures the Ford govt must implement immediately to make #onted schools safe for in-person learning.

These are NOT new calls from #ETFO. We’ve been asking, urging, demanding that these measures be in place since the start of the pandemic.

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

We hope Premier Ford and Minister Lecce are reading the room. If the goal of their last-minute announcements is to increase stress for educators, students and families, mission accomplished.

Will they ever prioritize education ahead of politics?