Heather Syms

Cape Bretoner. Mom. Teacher. Lifelong Learner. Sidney Crosby fan. Coffee lover.

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Professional learning focused on writing & inclusive learning environments for all grade 6 teachers in HRCE - great work by our literacy team in leading this! @HRCE_NS @HrceLiteracy

[Halifax Regional Centre for Education @HRCE_NS]

Today we honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We acknowledge that HRCE schools are on Mi’kma’ki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people. The Treaties of Peace and Friendship cover this territory. We are all Treaty people.

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Launching another year of our Aspiring School Administrators Program! Looking forward to supporting our future leaders. @HRCE_NS

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Lots of growing readers & writers in HRCE’s summer literacy camps!! @HRCE_NS Thanks to all summer staff for your leadership!

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Love it!
Amazing game!! 🇨🇦❤️

[CANMNT @CANMNT_Official]

Thanks for the support, 87🫡 //
Merci du support, 87

#CANMNT #NoFearAllFight #SansPeurAvecCourage

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

HRCE vice principals continue to deepen their understanding of leading for equity. Thanks to Shawn & Otis for the session to understand and respond to Anti-Black racism. #threebraids #leadingforequity @HRCE_NS

[NS Education and Early Childhood Development @nseducation]

Wednesday, May 15 is #NSBlackExcellenceDay! Black Excellence Day highlights the brilliance, achievements and talents of students of African descent. Learn more about the day at https://t.co/DoA9fxdHio

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Leaders are continuing to increase understanding of privilege, cultural behaviours & Mi’kmaw ways of being & knowing. Wela’lioq to Jane Meader, Arlea Walsh & Wendy Lawrence. #threebraids #module3 #leadingforequity
@HRCE_NS @arleawalsh

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Elementary new teachers continuing to work on our regional priorities, NS Teaching Standards and support each other on their learning journey. @HRCE_NS @HrceLiteracy @HRCE_Math @TILTHRCE

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Regional staff are learning more about how to understand & respond to anti-Black racism. Connecting to the Ed Leadership Standards. @HRCE_NS
#leadingforequity #ANSframework

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Continuing our work to disrupt inequities across our region last week with all VPs. #threebraids #leadingforequity
@HRCE_NS

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Elementary new teacher cohort focusing on the Teaching Standards today! #wellbeing #literacy #mathematics
Sharing how mentorship & coaching has also supported their professional learning journey. @HRCE_NS @HrceLiteracy @HRCE_Math @nseducation

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

@mrsamandamaher @stfxuniversity @WendyMackey Congratulations to you all!!! 👏👏🩷

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Continuing to deepen our understanding of Treaty Education as we move forward with our calls to action. @HRCE_NS

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Continuing to build knowledge and understanding re the Educational Leadership Standards with HRCE leaders today. @HRCE_NS @PSAANS

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Love this! #bekind 🩷

[Oldfield Elementary @Oldfield_Osprey]

What a great message!!

[Brittany Sue Pennell @RCMES_HRCE]

Please retweet! Free event! All welcome.

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Continuing our literacy priority work with our P-3 educators today…thanks to our literacy and student services staff across our region for your collaborative leadership! @HRCE_NS @HrceLiteracy @HRCE_StudentSer

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

New teacher cohort for Elementary teachers got underway today…focused on NS Teaching Standards & sharing ideas re building equitable learning environments! @HRCE_NS #knowingourlearners

[Heather Syms @hlsyms]

Opening our school year with our administrators today; anchoring our work within the NS Educational Leadership Standards. @HRCE_NS