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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Feeling very fortunate for the opportunity to work alongside these amazing colleagues on the @bcpvpa.bsky.social Board of Directors. Wishing all of my fellow educators a great “back to school”! #bced #leadership

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BCPVPA @bcpvpa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Magdalena Kassis has accepted the role of BCPVPA Executive Director, effective August 1, 2026. Magdalena joined the BCPVPA as a Director of Member Support Services in March 2020, and has since served as Acting Executive Director & Deputy Executive Director, alongside her work as MSS Director. 👏

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Honoured to be joining these outstanding colleagues on the BCPVPA Board! #leadership

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

When we invest in each other as leaders, we elevate the entire system. Voting opens today! ✅ I would be honoured to continue the work of the BPVPA as a Director. @bcpvpa.bsky.social #leadership

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BCPVPA @bcpvpa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Compass! Applications are open for the next cohort of the Compass Leadership Academy. New members & members new to their roles since July 1, 2025 can apply. Members can find out more in the weekly eNews & member portal. Leaders beginning their roles 2026-2027 can contact pldinfo@bcpvpa.bc.ca #edusky

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Honoured & excited to have been nominated to run for a Director position on the BCPVPA Board. When administrators feel seen, supported & connected, we are better able to lead and to serve our students, families and communities. I would be grateful for the opportunity to serve. @bcpvpa.bsky.social

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Education Week @edweek.org · 08/03/2026

School Leaders Must Protect Their Own Well-Being. Here Are the 3 Areas to Watch (Opinion): Principals are under enormous stress. Don’t downplay it.

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School Leaders Must Protect Their Own Well-Being. Here Are the 3 Areas to Watch (Opinion)

Principals are under enormous stress. Don’t downplay it.

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I’m grateful to have been surrounded by strong women growing up. I was propelled forward by the strength of their courage & convictions. As a woman in leadership, I proudly celebrate the strength, resilience, courage, & brilliance of women & girls across the globe. Happy International Women’s Day!

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A fantastic evening celebrating our graduates! So proud of each student’s journey that brought them to this place. #Grad2025 🎓

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Research shows that relationships are an essential element of a student’s social, emotional and academic success. So how do we do this in a busy high school setting? “Connections Before Content: Prioritizing Relationships in a Secondary Setting” lnkd.in/gK_kZDk7 #leadership #relationships

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Fantastic to be on the Board of an organization that provides so many supports for youth & families. Such great work through the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society!

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We spend a lot of time with our Admin partners, sometimes more than w/ our own families. We even start dressing alike! 💙 It’s a role that can be isolating, so a connection w/ your team is incredibly important. Proud of my VP Sonja in her 1st yr in the role. Steep learning curve & she is rocking it!

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Grateful for the longer days that allow me to hike after work. #naturetherapy

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Who needs an Easter Bunny when you can have an Easter Otter! #OllietheOtter #iheartESQ

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BCPVPA @bcpvpa.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The BCPVPA & our members are grateful to have supported the development of these critical Ministry guidelines bit.ly/RacismResponse that help BC educators in addressing common issues of racial harm in schools & in understanding the impact of incidents of hate on our communities. #edusky

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Grateful for spring & the return of longer days & warmer weather! #westcoast

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

With a @bluesky feed filled with seemingly never ending concerning updates from my neighbours to the south, grateful for the freedoms and inclusivity of my school district, my province & my country. Not something that we can take for granted or become complacent about. 🇨🇦🌈

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 11/03/2025

NEW VIDEO: Sovereignty and Sobriety: Finding Hope in Doom

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

“The essence of effective leadership is stopping doing good things, so we have more time to spend on even better things.” Professor Dylan William How can we consciously “prune” to redirect energy and resources to stimulate long term growth? @simonbreakspear.bsky.social @bcpvpa.bsky.social

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Excited to share that I’m joining the Board of the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society. This is an amazing non-profit society that provides prevention, intervention, treatment and education for youth, their families/caregivers and the broader community. #community

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Registered for @bcpvpa.bsky.social Connecting Leaders conference in October and looking forward to learning alongside Simon Breakspear. @simonbreakspear.bsky.social

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

A great day with Esquimalt Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation donating $65,000 towards our new turf field at Esquimalt High School. Esquimalt Ribfest Committee & this Foundation have now contributed an incredible $534,000 towards this project. Amazing to have this support from community. 🚒🔥❤️

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Grateful to be part of a school community where kindness, inclusivity and acceptance is the norm every day, not just on Pink Shirt Day. #pinkshirtday #bekindalways 💕

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

A good reminder. To be effective leaders, we need to establish a sustainable balance for ourselves in order to support others.

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

🇨🇦 is currently unavailable - we are all watching 🏒

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

A beautiful setting for our Admin retreat in Parksville. Time to slow down and breathe.

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Appreciating the opportunity to learn & connect w/ colleagues. Elements of Resiliency: • Belonging • Perspective • Acceptance • Hope • Humour - Dr. Robyne Hanley-Defoe

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Quiet day at work for me with all schools closed in Greater Victoria closed today. ❄️ #allbymyself #snowday

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The ‘warm’ west coast is looking pretty wintery today. ❄️ #yyj

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Favourite part of my day is standing by the front door greeting students. I celebrate ever time I get half a grin & a “good morning” from a sleepy teen. #relationships #goodmorning #smallvictories

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Share the load. 5 Ways to Build Leadership in Your School www.ascd.org/blogs/5-ways...

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5 Ways to Build Staff Leadership in Your School

Don't do the heavy lifting alone.

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NOIIE @noiie.ca · 09/12/2024

It's time! Registration is OPEN for the #noiie 2025 Symposium! Register here: noiie.ca/symposium/

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Karly Moura @karlymoura.com · 29/12/2024

👋🏻 Hey #EduSky friends! #EduSkyChat is BACK tomorrow night 12/30 for an exciting chat with moderator @sarahdateechur.bsky.social We will be chatting about Media Balance for the Connected Educator. An important topic for all of us 💙 Hope to see you there!

A promotional graphic for an event called #EduSkyChat. The event is titled "Media Balance for the Connected Educator" and is scheduled for Monday, December 30, 4pm PT/6pm CT/7pm ET. It features Dr. Sarah Thomas as the moderator, with her social media handle @sarahdateechur.bsky.social. The graphic includes an illustration of people in a virtual meeting and text that reads "Join us TOMORROW night!" and "See you there!"

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

A lovely Christmas Eve morning on Vancouver Island.

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Introducing Ola, my office partner. She often sleeps on the job - a bit of a slacker. And steals my chair. She likes to think that she lives at the school. She does not. She does however bring tons of joy to our teens. And staff. #schoolcat 🐈

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Interesting to me that in the year (almost) 2025, folks still often assume that my Vice Principal is the Principal, solely because he is male. Gender stereotypes are alive and well. #whatyearisthis

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Marcus Blair @mrblairteaches.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Our #bced starter pack is officially full at 150/150 people. I'll start a Part 2 soon! go.bsky.app/QkdaZxi

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Judy Halbert @jhalbert.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Exciting to have 8 BC school part of the OECD Schools + Project. www.oecd.org/en/about/pro... Today we met with representatives from 40 countries to review the draft report. It will be very helpful for all us interested in unpacking the complexity of teaching. Stay tuned! #noiie

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Tammy Renyard @trenyard.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Join us for session two of Engaging all Learners in the Middle Years. mvnt.us/m2427172

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Supporting students is too complex for any one person. I’m so grateful to have an amazing team - teachers, EAs, Admin partners, custodians, office staff. Great example today after a student did the announcements on the PA, I overheard a secretary tell her, “Good work!”. We all have a role to play!

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

“Culturally responsive teaching requires teachers' learning about, connecting with ... students' knowledge through activities that call upon students' values and lived experiences.” Shondel Nero

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

An important reminder before winter break. Not all of our kiddos share the excitement of upcoming holidays. #schoolcommunity

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Sarah Garr @smgarr.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Roof top weather report - partly cloudy, patches of blue, light wind. #saturday #yyj #victoria #bluesky 🌤️

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Dr. Shelley Moore @drshelleymoore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Excited to announce our first Outside Pin Collaboration! Starting in January Jo Chrona and I will be offering a virtual learning series connecting inclusive practices with Indigenous Pedagogies and I am so excited for you to join us! Register here: fivemooreminutes.teachable.com/courses

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