Andrew Locker

Regional Manager, Ontario Ministry of Education, Former School Principal with passion for social justice, equity, inclusion, and innovation. Tweets are my own.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

@dstephensedu @SCDSB_Schools Congratulations @dstephensedu on your recent appointment. Looking forward to working with you and your team again this year.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

Thoroughly enjoyed an evening summer stroll through the Upper Grand Trailway and village of Grand Valley.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

Hiked through the Orangeville wetlands.

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Explored @orangevilleont. Loops and Lattes Nicola Ross curated urban hike.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

Absolutely concur with Beryl! Any variety of corn preferred for our family from the local Simpson’s Corn Stand in Dufferin County. Supporting hard working local farmers whose tireless efforts support the food needs of our communities. Corn as side dish to dinner again tonight!

[Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete]

@berylrcohen @Toadmummy @CarolCampbell4 @BruceEmmerton @ESL_fairy @GoslinK123 @curtisperry @MkisilMcHugh @rickpardo @lisarossiterth2 @LaurelLiddicoat @Pam_P2002 @AndrewLocker @Roosloan @EmmPenn32 @DucPetra @Mrs_hamzology @emcedy Great picture, Beryl. Do you have a preference for type of corn? Peaches and Cream? Golden Nugget?

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

Beautiful visit at Elora Gorge Conservation Area @grandriverca

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Breathtaking views at Murphy’s Pinnacle - Boyne Valley Provincial Park @OntarioParks.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

Hiking at Island Lake Conservation Area @CVC_CA

[Obesity Matters @ObesityMatters]

A momentous day! We held our first Ad Board meeting with strategic insights from our #advisoryboard members on:
1. Channeling the #patientvoice
2. Becoming the #conduit
3. Developing innovative programs
#makingadifferencetogether #bridgingthegap #LeadershipMatters

[Fareed Zakaria @FareedZakaria]

My mother, Fatma Zakaria, passed away last night at 85. She lived a long, rich, eventful life, with children and grandchildren whom she adored. She loved this photograph.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

@drkarenedge @loukaparry @OPCouncil @Anniekidder @KienNLuu @DrAnnLopez @OISEUofT @marham99 @CPCOofficial @JenAdamsEd Thank you so much to @drkarenedge and @loukaparry for your highly thought-provoking and engaging workshop focussed on the well-being of school leaders. Wonderful to meet other leaders from across the province and world. Thank you for your advocacy and abundance of kindness.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

@drkarenedge @loukaparry @OPCouncil @Anniekidder @KienNLuu @DrAnnLopez @OISEUofT @marham99 @CPCOofficial @JenAdamsEd I am registered and ready to partake in the learning. Thank you @drkarenedge and @loukaparry for offering this opportunity to leaders in Ontario education. We need this as much now as ever. Your support is acknowledged and appreciated.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

I agree with all of my colleagues. Thank you for the mention. Wishing you all a most enjoyable weekend. Fill your our bucket and tend to your well-being. Embrace your loved ones. Do something for you.

[Justine @JustineTeslplus]

@nancykawaja @dougpete @alkinahan1 @RamonaMeharg @BetsyCallanan @jdeq @OISEUofT @AndrewLocker @rickpardo @KimLacelle2 @tracey_d28 @DucPetra @msmspencer @A_Dobbie11 @agillard25 @Itoor_SCDSB @Pam_P2002 @NKeenliside @zengarden17 Thanks Doug for mentioning us! It is absolutely my honor to be around these wonderful educators in Ontario. I hope you all have a great weekend!

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

@LeadershipJones No brilliant quotation from me, however, my personal reflection on the image - from experience grows tremendous opportunity and possibility. Grounded, rooted and embraced - all essential characteristics of leadership.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

@rerdmann You got this, Richard! Strong 💪 man!

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

One year ago, at Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Present and aware of the immense gravity of this place. Everything that this place represents in human history and the narrative of the Frank family. Profoundly moved-reaffirms commitment to the primacy of human rights and freedoms.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

One year ago, we’re in Europe. At Juno Beach and Vimy Memorial. Truly powerful moments-remembrance, sacrifice, abundant gratitude. Reflecting on grief, loss, trauma affecting many, so that we may enjoy fundamental freedoms. Work in progress-many do not share this privilege.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

Lest we forget. We will remember them.

[The OHRC @OntHumanRights]

Today we pay tribute to the people whose contribution and sacrifice helped pave the way for human rights in Canada. We remember, and we continue to work towards a society that includes everyone. #RemembranceDay

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

I often spend some of my best thinking time reflecting about leadership while hiking. As I stood at the bottom of those stairs, I thought of the team, all of those serving on the front lines of our education sector. One foot in front of the other. One step at a time. We got this.

[Andrew Locker @AndrewLocker]

Where does learning and living with purpose happen? Here. It happens here. Hockley Valley Provincial Park and Nature Reserve. It happens when we walk with determination and dedication and open ourselves up to all of the possibilities that nature offers us.