Tory Thompson

Secondary Educator for @TVDSB
Teacher Leader @LetsTalkScience
Student Voice, Outdoor Environment, Inquiry, & Expectation Based Assessment
She/Her/Hers 🍁

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

Gr12 Claire facilitated her Upcycle/Repairing Clothes Workshop lunch session she's been planning for her #Clothing4Climate project!

Students brought in clothes & repaired them by adding iron-on patches, sewing or upcycling to create dog toys & scrunchies 🐶👕
@LetsTalkScience

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Tuesday we facilitated our 5th GROWgirls+ conference in Oxford County! Gr 9 Female, Non-Binary & 2-Spirit youth came together for a day of collaboration & community building. A huge thank you to our community partners & student leaders who made it possible
@TVDSB @cityofwoodstock

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

This year I brought back collaborative or hands-on components to my final assessments in IDC Leadership & Geography at @HuronPark

While rotating Students were excited to call me over and share their connections! #engaged #triangulation #differentiation

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

It was great getting the opportunity to continue the learning from Relationship Firsts today with @DrDavidTranter !

As I walk away I'm reflecting on how I can be more purposeful in being a Gardener versus a Carpenter & reflecting on strategies 🌱
#wellbeing #TheThirdPath #TVDSB

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

Thank you @danarppe for a great @TVDSB PD session on exploring nature through Geocaching & giving us time in the field to try out activities with your expertise.
HPSS is looking forward to putting our GPS devices to use! 🧭

#CrossCurricular #Numeracy #Geography #DigitalLiteracy

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

The 4th GROWgirls+ Conference is a wrap!

400+ Gr 9 female identifying, non binary & 2-Spirit youth from ALL Oxford County Schools came together for a day of empowerment, collaboration & positivity. Student Leaders did a great job planning the day & running breakout sessions 🎉

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

@ryerson_mr @LetsTalkScience @HuronPark @TVDSB_STEM Very cool! Nothing comes to mind but will love to chat about your experience during STEM Camp! My school is hoping to get Robotics up and running next year!

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

Robots in Geography!
Students are designing & building robots with @LetsTalkScience STEM Kits to help the management of Canada's natural resources! Some will plant trees, while others will detect our fake oil spills.

Final results to come!
@HuronPark @TVDSB_STEM

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

HPSS & @CollegeavenueSS combined for a Leadership Retreat last weekend, where we focused on reflection, problem solving and had a Guest speaker lead a workshop for Students.

Student Voice makes me think this will be an annual event!
@TVDSB #community #leadership

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

Trying out hexagonal thinking as we learn about #LandformRegions

After connecting hexagons Students ventured around the room to add annotations to each others & create their model. Students & I agree we will try it again to make connections in future topics. @HuronPark

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

Providing multiple access points for Students to demonstrate their understanding has resulted with increased engagement & completion of tasks in my L/P/D Geography Class compared to prior years!

#Geography
#MeetThemWhereTheyreAt #Confidence

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

@ParshatiPatel thank you for numerous PD sessions that were truly valuable, interactive & honest. I had the pleasure of meeting you at UWO Space Educators PD twice & Edu Conferences!

You are & will continue to be a role model of mine!

[Dr. Parshati Patel (she/her) @ParshatiPatel]

Some life updates 😃 (1/3)

After incredible 13-years, today is my last day at @WesternU! It has been a fun ride🚀

I am grateful for all the opportunities I had to thrive and to work with many amazing people! I am proud of what I built and contributed to during my time!

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

This is a great reference as an Educator as we respond to behaviour in our classes and hallways.

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Thank you for having us! We can't wait to return! 😃

[Winchester Library @WSPS_Library]

Gr. 7/8 classes @WinchesterPS extended their learning about the history and significance of poppies by participating in the @FanshaweCollege @TVDSB Sustainable Poppy Project. Thank you @HuronPark Leadership for your assistance.

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

Last month @HuronPark @CollegeavenueSS & London Central Leadership Students collaborated for a team building camping trip!🏕

We're excited to continue to collaborate this & build our network of student leaders! Thanks to @TVDSB Outdoor Funding for making the cost equitable!

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

Tomorrow is wiring day! Gr 11s in Natural Disasters are building their Smart Homes that have sensors powered by #microbits

The crew went directly for their models on Friday as they entered the room- great to see their excitement & engagement as we learn together! @TVDSB_STEM

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

I'm excited to be a part of TVDSB Read & Reflect-Assessment & Evaluation community of Educators!

We'll be reading #GradingforEquity and meeting virtually to discuss our thoughts, questions & takeaways as a team across @TVDSB schools & panels!
Gradeless = Grading for Equity? 🤔

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

'Be aware of how you're reacting to new information... As Quine predicts, it may not be a "happy landing" but as teachers we must always be open to new ideas, knowing we can always improve, that we can always do better by our students'

[Tory Thompson @vthomps2]

Gr 9s worked together in 3's to complete challenges that led them to a key in ice that they had to thaw after identifying Heat & Pressure in the rock cycle to unlock their prize.

It was a fun teambuilding, #formative activity that I love to start the year off!
@TVDSB @HuronPark