Standard 8: Educators contribute to the profession.

Educators support, mentor or encourage other educators and those preparing to enter the profession. Educators contribute their expertise to activities offered by their schools, districts, professional organizations, post-secondary institutions or contribute in other ways. 

"Karina has continually searched for relevant teaching materials and resources to provide the best education possible for her students. Throughout her practicum Karina has evaluated and refined her personal philosophies of education through writing and reviewing her personal reflections, daily discussions with her sponsor teacher and discussions with other staff at her school.  She has used her reflections to plan her next lessons daily. Karina has taken part in all the Professional Development opportunities made available during the practicum and used what she learned in her teaching practice. Karina has shown an interest in professional opportunities and seeks them out.  She discussed these with her sponsor teacher.  Karina assisted PLC every Monday teaching FreshGrade to other teachers in her placement.
Karina has demonstrated good interpersonal skills and open communication with students and school personnel (secretary, principal, and custodian.) Karina helped with the Remembrance Day assembly." - Laurie Butler VIU Field Experience Supervisor, Final Practicum