Whether you’re a new, occasional, or long-term teacher, today’s classrooms come with unprecedented challenges. But author-educators Amanda Yuill and Diane Vetter have the tips and tools you need to come together as a community, and make teaching simpler, smoother, and more joyful.

When classrooms are virtual and we’re teaching at a distance, it can be more difficult than ever to connect with students — especially for new and substitute teachers. Experienced occasional teacher Amanda Yuill will pull from her book, Substitute Teaching?, to help you see the humour in challenging situations, and to offer quick, simple ways to engage students in everything you do.

Now, more than ever, mentoring each other and forming a strong professional community is vitally important to successful teaching. A long time educator and co-author of Mentoring Each Other, Diane Vetter will provide practical strategies to use with professional friends and mentors as we navigate day-to-day challenges in this new reality.
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    Amanda Yuill’s extensive experience includes teaching in public and private schools in Canada and Japan. A teacher of primary grades, music, physical education, dance, drama, and English as a Second Language, she is passionate about reaching students in new, innovative ways. An enthusiastic, compelling international speaker, Amanda has spoken in England, Japan, and Canada to young adults on issues such as identity, boundaries, and forgiveness. Amanda lives in Toronto where she is rich in family, friends, and salsa dresses.
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    Diane Vetter is a Course Director for the Faculty of Education at York University. The author of journal articles and a popular keynote speaker, Diane’s research interests include mentoring, teacher education, and cross-curricular infusion of Indigenous perspectives, traditions, and cultures. Diane has taught in the elementary grades and served as a teacher mentor. Diane lives in Barrie, Ontario.
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