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Pav Wander

@pavwander.bsky.social
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Teacher • TDSB Excellence Award Winner Driving Innovation • Podcast Host • Author “The Magnificent Microphone” “Amplifying Our Practice” • Course Instructor • #ETFO #ETT #TDSB • CheyandPav.com

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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I am excited, humbled and proud to share that Chey and I were recently honoured with the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence, where, along with 17 other educators from across the country, we were distinguished for our contributions to teaching and learning. 🙌🏽🇨🇦
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Tonight we recognised great Canadian teachers who are empowering the next generation with the skills, mentorship, and experiences they need to succeed. To the recipients of this year’s Prime Minister’s Teaching Awards: thank you for everything you do.
Prime Minister Carney poses for a photo with a group of teachers at an event in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
This is so exciting!
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Toronto District School Board @tdsb.on.ca · 25/11/2025
Each year, the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence celebrate educators who go above and beyond. Congratulations to our five educators, Chey Cheney, Julie Found, Keith Hoare, Pawan Kaur Wander, and Stephen Wong, for being this year’s recipients! Learn more: bit.ly/3KqPMsJ
A headshot of Chey Cheney and Pawan Kaur Wander.A headshot of Stephen Wong.A headshot of Keith Hoare.A headshot of Julie Found.
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Chey Cheney @cheycheney.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
We did a thing @pavwander.bsky.social 🙌🏻
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
I just shared this ETFO document with my MPP today, after I ranted to her on the phone about how the #OntEd special education funding model needs to change before more children die or are seriously injured. Our kids deserve so kich better. www.etfo.ca/news-publica...
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Promises Unfulfilled: Addressing the Special Education Crisis in Ontario
For decades, ETFO has advocated for Ontario’s public education system to mandate and fully fund the supports and programs necessary to ensure a high-quality education that recognizes the diverse needs...
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
I run into many former students at the gym. I love catching up w/ them & hearing what they are now up to - 5, 10, even 15 yrs later. My favourite question is always, “How do you remember me?” Sometimes it’s tough to recall but when I do remember it brings them so much joy! 🥹
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
🎭 Shakespeare by night, soundboards by day 🎧 Stratford’s not just for plays anymore! Join @CheyandPav for a 3-day podcasting power-up this summer! 💡 Hands-on learning 🎁 Goodies + Freebies 🎙️ Create your own classroom podcast 🌸 Vibes = unmatched @ETFOeducators #PodcastEd
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
The @BeaumondeBHJMS Girls STEAM Team had an amazing time today at #ArcadiaEarth #Toronto exploring environmental sustainability from an art & museum lens. Fab lunch @TheWell_Toronto then finished the day at @BDPQuadrangle to learn from an all-woman architect team! What a day ❤️🙌🏽
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Sikh Heritage Month TDSB @shm-tdsb.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Thank You for Celebrating with Us! We hope you have learned something new about Sikh heritage, history, and values. Let’s commit to building a more inclusive, united, and just world—because when we stand together, we are stronger! #SikhHeritageMonth @tdsb.on.ca @pavwander.bsky.social
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
🥇 From the classroom to the page, Amplifying Our Practice has always been about celebrating the real, everyday brilliance of educators. Today, we are so honoured to win the 2025 ETFO Writers Award! Thank you, ETFO! ✊📚 #TeacherVoices #ETFOAward
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
From the Eiffel Tower to the CN Tower-our classroom was transformed into a miniature world of architectural wonders! 🌍🏗️ Huge congrats to our Gr8 Girls STEAM Team for crushing their builds. The final showcase was nothing short of spectacular! 🔥 #STEAMSuccess #FutureEngineers
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Our Girls STEAM Team is busy working on their replica global monuments to get ready for STEM Night in a few weeks! Rather than simply presenting their builds to families, they’ve developed STEM challenges to accompany their work in order to engage their visitors! 🏰🕌⛩️🛕🏛️❤️
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Sikh Heritage Month TDSB @shm-tdsb.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Bhagat Puran Singh was a Sikh humanitarian who dedicated his life to helping the sick and the homeless. His work teaches us that solidarity means taking care of those in need. What small act of kindness can you do today? #SikhHeritageMonth
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Getting ready to kick off Sikh Heritage Month w/ 3 new Eps of the SHM Podcast. This student-led series now boasts 9 episodes featuring incredible guests, amazing student talent & valuable teacher resources to support teaching & learning across the system! 🧡💙 @tdsb @TDSB_SHM
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Sikh Heritage Month TDSB @shm-tdsb.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Season 3 for Episodes 7, 8 & 9 are now LIVE for the Sikh Heritage Month podcast for the @tdsb.on.ca Check out these awesome student-led conversations with Rosey Kaur, Tina Singh & Gurratan Singh Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1AWjrF4... 🧡💙
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Sikh Heritage Month TDSB @shm-tdsb.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Guru Nanak said, “Why call her inferior, when from her, kings are born?” Sikhism was revolutionary in advocating for gender equality at a time when women faced discrimination. How can we support gender equality and uplift each other today? #SikhHeritageMonth
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Sikh Heritage Month TDSB @shm-tdsb.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, taught Sikhs to be fearless in the face of injustice. He said, “Recognize all of humanity as one” and encouraged people to defend the rights of all. When we see bullying, racism, or injustice, we have the power to stand up and speak out! #SikhHeritageMonth
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Sikh Heritage Month TDSB @shm-tdsb.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
April we Celebrate Sikh Heritage Month @tdsb.on.ca! Our Theme: Ekta (Oneness), Solidarity, & Resilience. Sikhism teaches equality for all. Let's reflect on unity & stand against discrimination this month. #SikhHeritageMonth
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Me: Casually eating my tuna right out of the can Student: Is that cat food? Me: *stops chewing* It’s tuna!! High protein! Student: You and @mrccheney have the most peculiar diets *shakes head* 😂 🥣 🍣
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Getting ready to kick off Sikh Heritage Month w/ 3 new Eps of the SHM Podcast. This student-led series now boasts 9 episodes featuring incredible guests, amazing student talent & valuable teacher resources to support teaching & learning across the system! 🧡💙 @tdsb @TDSB_SHM
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Zélia Capitão-Tavares @zeliamct.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Excited to listen to Grade 8 podcast members sharing🎧🤩 🎙️organizing topics & facilitating recordings  🎙️editing  🎙️Host of Sikh Heritage Month Podacts  🎙️Host on premier episode of the snack program   Can’t wait to launch our class podcast series soon 🤩 @cheycheney.bsky.social @pavwander.bsky.social
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
BIG NEWS! We are excited to be KEYNOTING the upcoming Digital Fluency Forum with the TDSB. As active classroom teachers, it's rare that current teacher voices are asked to Keynote educational conferences, but we are humbled by the invitation and keen to share our experiences. 🔥🙌🏽
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Today @BeaumondeBHJMS celebrated Itn’l Women’s Day w/our Girls STEAM Team showcase! Classes visited us in the Library Learning Commons to learn about IWD & the amazing shoebox repurpose projects by OUR incredible young women! The projects & infographics evoked much convo! 🚺
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Balancing teaching, podcasting, presenting, and writing isn’t easy—but the classroom will always be my first love. Every day, I see the power of education firsthand, and that’s why I share these stories beyond my four walls. #TeacherLife #EducationMatters
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
📢 Did you know? Amplifying Our Practice is more than just theory; it’s a bridge between academic concepts & real classroom experiences. We take big ideas & show how they come to life with students every day. Grab your copy & see it in action! 📚✨ #AmplifyingOurPractice
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Danny Brown (he/him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦 🎤 🎧 @dannybrown.me · 19/02/2025
Love this idea!!!
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
🎤📚 Did you know? We wrote The Magnificent Microphone because we saw a need—a story that helps teachers introduce podcasting in their classrooms! This one-of-a-kind picture book inspires students to find their voice and share their stories. Grab your copy today! 🎙️✨
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
What’s in the new TDSB contract? What comes next? 🤔 ETT Teacher Talk sits down with lead negotiator Emily Macklin to get the full breakdown. Don’t miss this episode! ETT.ca #UnionStrong #OntarioTeachers 🎧 Listen here: youtu.be/2kq4pqq2n0g?...
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
What a great way to end the week! Gr K-2 Friendship Dance 💕 Gr 3-5 Friendship Dance 💗 Gr 6-8 Friendship Dance 💞 All in one day! 🙌🏽 Kudos to the @BeaumondeBHJMS Student Council! They’ve really outdone themselves with their exceptional planning and endless hard work!
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Student council just launched their 1st ever Book Club! Gr7s created discussion group surrounding the title “The One and Only Ivan” for gr4s & launched this week w/ the support of our T-Librarian! Ss got a copy of the book, sticky notes & a pencil to get their convos going!
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Our Science Vocabulary wall is done for our unit on Systems in Action! We are running out of wall space for all our incredible work, so why not show it off digitally! The QR code takes the viewer to the grayer model definitions for key terms related to systems. Great work!
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Projects in PE?! 😱 Grade 8 Ss planned & executed a well-organized circuit training program for their peers! Their workouts had: ✅ Variety ✅ cardio, strength & stretching ✅ modification options ✅ Music ✅ Tabata Timers ✅ focus on safety & form ✅ leadership Well-done!
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
The Girls STEAM Team had a fantastic visit from guest speakers, Melissa A - a floor layer carpenter, and Melissa S, from @BuildingUpTO! The girls learned more about this amazing program that supports those wanting to enter the skilled trades, and also learned about Gamelining!
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
We took Math into the halls today! Students answered each other’s word problems using properties of right triangles. 📐 Great chance to determine what makes a rich math task, and then provide feedback and assess each other’s work. 📋📒✏️
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Zélia Capitão-Tavares @zeliamct.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
#Grateful to be invited w/ Kamla talk about #STEAM #STEM & sparking curiosity & innovation 🤩 #ETT #TeacherTalk podcast🎙 moderated by @pavwander.bsky.social #ETTPodcast Spotify:  open.spotify.com/episode/2UMi... Apple Podcasts:  podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e... Youtube:  youtu.be/0oOW18-Cz6U?...
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The Girls STEAM team had an awesome visit from 5th year Electrician apprentice Teri-Anna! We learned so much about her journey as a tradesperson & she taught us some cool things about electricity ⚡️ The students had no idea how intense the learning was for a trades program!
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Chey Cheney @cheycheney.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A8: My grandfather, a 35-year military veteran, always said, “Teaching is a noble profession.” Remember, you’re shaping the future every day. What you do matters so much. ❤️🌍 #T2TChat
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Chey Cheney @cheycheney.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Podcast is a good idea 💡 #T2Tchat
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A8: You’re making a difference every single day. 🌟 Even on the hard days, your impact is bigger than you realize. Keep going—you’ve got this! 💪 #T2Tchat #TeacherSupport #WeGotThis
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A7: I want to continue prioritizing student voice in the classroom. From choice boards to podcasts, empowering students to take ownership of their learning makes a huge difference! #T2Tchat #StudentVoice #NewSemesterGoals
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A6: Shoutout to personalized shoutouts! Whether it’s a quick note, a certificate, or a spotlight on the classroom wall, celebrating progress boosts confidence and builds community. 🎉 #T2Tchat #StudentCelebrations #PositiveClassroom
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A5: I’d say: ‘Every big goal is just a series of small steps. Focus on one step at a time, and celebrate your progress along the way. You’ve got this!’ #T2Tchat #MotivateStudents #GrowthMindset
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A4: Leave the past in the past. Greet each student with a clean slate, positive energy, and high expectations. A simple ‘I believe in you’ can make all the difference. #T2Tchat #FreshStart #StudentSuccess
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A3: Break planning into smaller chunks! Focus on one lesson or task at a time, and use a template to save time. Bonus: Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and resources! #T2Tchat #TeacherTips #WorkSmarterNotHarder
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Chey Cheney @cheycheney.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A3: Collaboration is key! My grade partner and I co-planned a STEAM activity to design tabletop desk holders for school supplies. Watching students bring their ideas to life while we shared the planning load was a win for everyone! 🛠️📐 #T2TChat
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Chey Cheney @cheycheney.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A2: Late-winter slump? A fresh read-aloud can work wonders! We recently started the graphic novel Borders by Thomas King, and the students were immediately hooked. The themes sparked deep conversations and curiosity. 📚✨ #T2TChat
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Pav Wander @pavwander.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A2: When I’m feeling that late-winter slump, a quick classroom refresh and some upbeat music always helps! Rearranging desks or adding student work displays can boost energy for everyone. #T2Tchat #TeacherMotivation #ClassroomHacks
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Chey Cheney @cheycheney.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A1: Use AI tools to adapt tasks for all learners! For example, ChatGPT can simplify texts for English learners or generate scaffolded versions of assignments for students with IEPs. It’s like having a co-teacher in your pocket, ready to meet every student where they are! #T2TChat
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