Tag Archives: public education

Dear Mr. Fassbender: Class Size, Composition, and Shame…

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Dear Mr. Fassbender, Yesterday I was invited to speak at a rally outside of your MLA office. I was quite excited to have to opportunity to speak with you, the Minister of Education, in person and thought long and hard … Continue reading →

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Why a teacher??? #thisismystrikepay #BCTF

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Today on the picket lines, my colleagues and I were approached by a woman with two adorable dogs. I asked permission to take a picture of her sweet basset hound to use on social media in support of the strike. … Continue reading →

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Not alone… #BCTF #BCFED #TeachersStrike

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

Yesterday evening, along with other members of my district’s local, I went to the BC Federation of Labour’s rally in Vancouver to support the BCTF and it was heartening to see the support from so many unions and members of … Continue reading →

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I am a Greedy Teacher #bctf #bced

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Leah Kelley, Ed.D.

I am a greedy teacher… I want more than I currently have, a lot more. I don’t think that I should have to apologize for that. You see I have a son that will need help in school. He will … Continue reading →

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