Correnda Downey

Educator | OCT | MA, Child Study & Education @OISEUofT | @racial_literacy Founder | Consultant | Passionate about CRP, CRT, and Mental Health & Wellbeing

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

Phenomenal keynotes and presentations @CLD_Leadership! Looking forward to presenting my article: Prioritizing Culturally Relevant Mental Health and Wellbeing Practices In Elementary Education #CLDConference2021

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

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[Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks]

@CorrendaDowney Aww, awesome! I hope you have a great time with your pals!

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

@joshfunkbooks Thank you! ✨ One of our students made sure to ask their pen pal if they were a dragon ☺️🐉☁️

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

We read @joshfunkbooks Dear Dragon to prepare for our first round of letters to our PEN PALS 📝💚 It helped inspire our meeting!

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

My ❤️ is so full!

I facilitated a PEN PAL program this year. Students have been writing back and forth 📬

And…we got to meet virtually! The authentic writing practice lead to beautiful engagement but nothing could have prepared us for this abundance of joy🌐 #childhoodmemories

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

My ❤️ is so full!

I facilitated a PEN PAL program this year. Students have been writing back and forth 📬

And…we got to meet virtually! The authentic writing practice lead to beautiful engagement but nothing could have prepared us for this abundance of joy🌐 #childhoodmemories

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

Got to meet some virtual students as they helped release our class butterflies! Grade 2/3 scientists had the special opportunity to observe the metamorphosis stages from start to finish 🐛🦋🌎

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

We had our last day of Reading Buddies! It was wonderful to see the growth in leadership and community among our 2/3 and K Learners 📖✨

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

@B_Rieper @APHDatOISE Thanks @B_Rieper! Incredibly grateful for your partnership and continued support✨

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

Like many teachers this year I haven't had the chance to stop and smell the roses. Delighted to be among this year’s @APHDatOISE teachers for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. Wishing all educators a joy-filled EOY with their class families 🍎✨

[OISE - Applied Psychology & Human Development @APHDatOISE]

🍎✏️ #TeacherAppreciationWeek: "It is a true privilege to have the opportunity to design equitable, inclusive, and safe spaces for students", says Correnda Downey (MA CSE, 2020). Read more about Correnda and her journey to becoming a teacher here➡️https://t.co/ZK9ed52xaN

[Brian Rieper (he/him) @B_Rieper]

@CorrendaDowney @APHDatOISE A remarkable educator! You made such a mark on all of us in Room 13– especially your teaching partner!

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

Thanks for the kind words @Kim_Jensen14! Truly appreciate your example of strong leadership encouraging those spaces✨

[Kim Jensen @Kim_Jensen14]

Sending my appreciation for teachers, like Correnda, who set positive, rich learning environments that promote inclusive, student-centred learning

[OISE - Applied Psychology & Human Development @APHDatOISE]

🍎✏️ #TeacherAppreciationWeek: "It is a true privilege to have the opportunity to design equitable, inclusive, and safe spaces for students", says Correnda Downey (MA CSE, 2020). Read more about Correnda and her journey to becoming a teacher here➡️https://t.co/ZK9ed52xaN

[Preston Igwe, MD @PrestonIgweMD]

I knew suicide rates for Black youth have been rising, especially since the pandemic began. But this lecture by Dr. Benton highlighted many other facts I wasn’t aware of. Gonna share some for folks who are interested.

[Centre for Leadership and Diversity, OISE @CLD_Leadership]

Our final session before our closing Keynote @imperialbuster drops the mic!
#CLDconference2021 @VidyaShah6 @CorrendaDowney @DrAbawi

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

In our Knowledge Building Circle, I’ve intentionally referred to learners as Experts, quickly establishing their value as individuals coming together. It is heartwarming to see them honour, embody, and see themselves in this role, even through a pivot to virtual! #languagematters

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

Our Knowledge Building Circle looked a little different on the first snowfall of the school year but, joyfully, Student Experts continued our inquiries in the Learning Garden with new curiosities, wonders, and... snow angels ☃️ #AssetBased #InquiryBasedLearning #EnvironInquiry

[Brian Rieper (he/him) @B_Rieper]

This week we said farewell to an amazing co-teacher, @CorrendaDowney. We will all miss your kindness, intelligence, and light. Thank you for sharing Room 13 with us. You have made a lasting impact on us all! @wilkinsonTDSB

[Correnda Downey @CorrendaDowney]

@B_Rieper @wilkinsonTDSB Thank you, Brian. Your hard work and expertise are evident. Incredibly grateful to co-teach alongside you and to foster a truly student-centred space! Excited to start a new adventure… a few steps away!🌱