TELP Graduates 2021

If you are working in the education system and aren't creating time and space to learn, how can you ask the people that you serve to learn? Stay curious, current and learn with and from people who know that our system needs to change based on what research and evidence suggests. Immerse yourself in this learning.

I have enjoyed my learning journey this year and appreciated the readings and group learning from our reading groups. Learning the stories and hearing from the case studies was a definite highlight. I will take pieces from each experience to create my own personal leadership story.

The learning that I have done through TELP has been transformative. The connecting and collaborating that took place during the weekend sessions allowed me to see the perspective of other educational leaders throughout the province. The readings were rich and thought provoking.

Thank you Judy and Linda for this wonderful opportunity. The course, the people, the rich conversations and the presentations from leaders who have shown courage and strength in their leadership as been inspirational. I find myself thinking differently about equity, inclusion and the work we need to do around Aboriginal Education. Thank you!

It is always important to be able to connect with people from diverse K-12 education contexts in the province. Coming together to support each other's learning in a challenging time, and in ways that support continued equity development of our education system, will only improve the educational experience of all learners.

I have appreciated the readings, case studies, and discussions to discover and reflect. I have loved is the sense of awe and curiosity that TELP allowed to emerge; it creates brave spaces. I value the framing of disruptive events and people as necessary tricksters. I will carry forward the courage to be better together, with others like you.

TELP has created an environment to learn deeply with colleagues and to build a network of educational leaders. The conversations, readings and presentations in TELP have been transformative and offer much hope for a future of education where all learners will graduate with dignity, purpose and options and all educators will thrive.

TELP is an incredible opportunity to connect and learn from transformational leaders around the province. An invaluable program that enables you to stay sharp and current in your practice and to continue building networks for positive change in the work that you do.

As a result of TELP, my leadership is strengthened and I have fostered a safe and trusting school culture of collaborative professional learning. As a leader, I have become more persistent but also more quiet and gentle. I am more confident and have more clarity. In short, TELP has been tremendous.

TELP and the year of learning has been and continues to be part of shaping me as a fierce, compassionate, transformational leader in a position of privilege to make a difference for our children. The course created space to think and reflect, while also providing structure to take action and to be brave to take risks.

I have found TELP to be a program worthy of its title. It has been transformational for me with regard to my philosophy and practice of leadership in my position. The diversity and expertise of presenters, cohort colleagues, and of course Judy and Linda create an experience that is current, relevant and perspective shifting. Thank you.

TELP was truly a transformative experience for me. It provided the research, experiences, and stories in why systems change in education is necessary and afforded us the time and space to enact it in our personal settings using the Spirals Framework. The learning was great and the PLNs created will keep these discussions alive and relevant.

The TELP program has been valuable for making connections with colleagues around the province and asking me to reflect on what I do, why, and where to go next in my pursuit of growth and leadership. The reflections on practice and questions about next steps have made me formalize my intentions and specify a plan for personal and school improvement

My hearfelt thanks goes to the organizers, especially Dr. Linda Kaser and Dr. Judy Halbert, of the TELP program. Even during a world wide pandemic, the TELP program was informative and well organized. A variety of speakers gave unique perspectives of the educational systems not only in Canada but around the world.

TELP gave me the opportunity to be immersed in deep professional learning opportunities with live case studies, research articles, and collaborating and learning directly with Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser and alongside educators from across the province. Maarcee for inspiring me to be a better educator and leader. Aekooshi Maaka (until next time).

I thoroughly believe in the power of life long learning as one of the key factors to happiness and I know that I live by "When you know better you do better" - but this means that I need to continue to search out experiences that will support and nurture my learning and that is exactly what TELP has provided me. Thank you Linda and Judy!

Inspiring and fulsome, TELP has been an engaging way for me to continue my learning journey with a focus on equity and action. Linda and Judy’s commitment to network learning is reflected in this program and has provided me with a renewed motivation to cultivate safe spaces for listening, sharing, asking questions and celebrating small steps often.

It has been amazing to learn and grow with such an incredible group of leaders. The living case studies, readings, and discussions have provided time to personally reflect and develop my own leadership. I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of such rich professional learning.

TELP has been an amazing professional learning journey. The combination of thought provoking readings, live case studies and a network of great leaders has made this program a powerful learning experience. I am more courageous in my leadership to do what's best for our learners. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. Ku'kwstum'ckacw!

TELP was one of the most impactful & affirming learning experiences of my career. The intentional blend of topical research, living case studies, engaging guest speakers, and participation in a reading group ensured a well-rounded and rigorous focus on leading for equity and excellence. What a privilege to learn with and from my TELP colleagues!

TELP stretched my thinking, infused my pedagogy, and crystallized my purpose. I made deep connections to the living case studies, and am ever appreciative for the growing network of talented and inspiring colleagues that I now call friends. TELP helped to galvanize my voice around the right work. Thank you Judy and Linda!

The TELP Program has been some of the most enjoyable professional learning that I have ever experienced! The Indigenous lens woven throughout, and thoughtful living case studies challenged me to reflect on how we can provide an equitable system for all learners. The rich conversations with colleagues grounded me during this pandemic year.

I have loved my experience with TELP. The opportunity to hear storied from transformational leaders had a real impact on my own journey as a leader. I also enjoyed the opportunity to speak with like minded leaders from all over the province.

I am so grateful to have experienced TELP at this point in my career. The opportunity to learn with and from colleagues from across the province and to study the leadership of transformational educators, has provided both practical strategies and philosophical inspiration for my own journey to support the learning communities that I work with.

TELP has been the perfect venue to deepen my learning and challenged my thinking. The mentorship provided by Judy and Linda, the teachings from the live case studies, the thought-provoking readings, and the conversations with colleagues from around the province has forever changed how I view myself as an educational leader.

In a year of potential disconnection, TELP has connected me more deeply to a network of BC and global educators all passionately pursuing an education system that will allow all learners to thrive.

My TELP experience has empowered me to teach and lead through the lens of equity. The readings, rich discussions, and case studies of leadership have inspired me to "rock the boat" through small steps often. Thank you for a fabulous year of learning!

The Transformative Educational Leadership Program has provided opportunities to ignite positive change, to uphold and foster educational partnerships, to build leadership networks, and to design systems that support inclusive learning environments focused on equity for all learners. An exceptional leadership learning experience!

TELP provided me with the opportunity to learn from astute speakers and colleagues from around the province. It helped me to maintain my empathetic approach to school leadership and enabled me to be proactive when dealing with challenging situations.

The TEL program is truly reflective and reflexive! TELP provides an opportunity to engage with current academic research about leadership and educational change with leaders across the province. I have a deep appreciation for the curation of articles, the living studies and guest speakers as experiences that provoked deeper thinking conversations.

I appreciate the opportunity to collaborate and network with brilliant leaders from across the province. The themes explored were socially relevant and inspiring. TELP has reminded me that 'leadership inspires - and matters - in big and small ways every day'. (Meyerson)

This course not only opened my eyes to what other Districts are doing across BC, but it also provided me with that spark I had been missing in my educational journey. I can't say enough good things about this program. I look forward to the opportunities to add to my personal story and celebrate where it takes me.

It was amazing to dive deeply into current best understandings in multiple realms of educational leadership, with the explicit goal of system improvement for equity and excellence for all of the learners in our care!