HighlightED

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HighlightED is a podcast hosted by the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association and focuses on sharing innovative teaching and learning approaches happening in the province, information on services provided to NBTA members and the benefits of belonging to the NBTA community, and trending issues related to public education in New Brunswick and beyond.

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Yesterday · 26 min
NB Lead: Building Confidence, Capacity, and Connection
Join Dawn as she sits with Nicole St-Cyr and Allen Chase to highlight their experiences with the NB Lead program. Through the perspectives of a current school administrator and an aspiring leader, Nicole and Allen share how NB Lead supports professional growth, builds leadership capacity, and strengthens connections among educational leaders.
October 2 · 22 min
Living the Language: From classroom to community
Join Dawn as she speaks with Alex Green and two of his students from Sir James Dunn Academy. This episode explores their journey of learning French while living in an English-speaking community and highlights how Alex immersed his students into authentic experiences that transformed language learning and opened doors to new culture.
September 3 · 27 min
Turning Challenges into Masterpieces
Join Dawn as she talks with Lisa Robinson from George Street Middle School and two of her students as they highlight the success of their speed cubing club. From mastering lightning-fast solves to creating stunning mosaic art from hundreds of cubes, they share how the club develops problem-solving skills, challenges students, helps them connect with others, and see learning from a whole new angle.
August 6 · 27 min
The Power of Partnership: a conversation with NBTF Co-Presidents
In this episode, Dawn sits with Co-Presidents of the New Brunswick Teachers' Federation, Heidi Ryder (NBTA) and Eric Godin (AEFNB). Together, they explain the unique partnership between the New Brunswick Teachers' Association and the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick, discussing how the two professional associations work collaboratively through the Federation to advocate for teachers, strengthen public education, and address shared priorities. They highlight the value of collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to supporting educators across New Brunswick.
July 2 · 34 min
Learning Without Limits
Join Dawn as she speaks with three innovative teachers from St. Malachy's Memorial High School. Connie Shea, Natasha Peddle, and Jocelyn Wells share how they are creating classrooms driven by curiosity, academic risk-taking, interdisciplinary learning, community partnerships, and real-world problem solving that empower students to think deeply and become changemakers.
June 6 · 28 min
Beyond the Bell: teachers continue to show up
Join Dawn as she chats with Jason Thorne to highlight the powerful impact of teachers who go beyond the classroom. With 27 years dedicated to Reach for the Top, Jason, a teacher at KVHS, shares stories, insights, and the deeper purpose behind volunteering for extracurricular activities.
May 7 · 31 min
Finding Your Rhythm: A paddling club story
Join Dawn as she highlights Woodstock High teacher Lisa Porter and two of her students who are members of the school’s paddling club and are competing in dragon boat racing. It’s a powerful story of inclusive sport, leadership, community impact, and students making a difference both on and off the water.
March 31 · 24 min
Shining on the National Stage: Celebrating Sara Griffin
Join Dawn as she highlights the inspiring work of national award-winning art teacher Sara Griffin. They discuss the projects that led to her recognition and explore what’s next as Sara continues to push creativity, art appreciation, and innovation in the classroom.
March 9 · 36 min
Reimagining Middle School: How Schedule Changes Spark Growth
Join Dawn as she chats with Laura Perry and Amy Barrieau, two middle-level teachers who highlight their school’s journey to redesign the traditional daily schedule. The efforts of all staff at Max Aitkin School have created a personalized learning activity block, student collaborative project time, and dedicated PLC time for teachers. At the end of each project, learning is celebrated through a community expo.
February 4 · 22 min
Beyond The Books: Students Take On Envirothon Canada
Join Dawn as she highlights a remarkable experience competing in Envirothon NB and advancing to the national stage. Teacher Rebecca Boone and students Kennedy Green and Guideon Chamberlain share how teamwork, environmental science, and real-world challenges shaped their learning as well as ignited a passion for lifelong stewardship.
January 1 · 20 min
Trades-in-Training: How NBTAP Transforms Learning
Join Dawn as she highlights the New Brunswick Teen Apprenticeship Program with teacher Kirby Gordon and his student Austin LeBlanc who share their firsthand experience with NBTAP. From discovering career interests to developing real-world skills, they explore how early apprenticeship opportunities can spark confidence, purpose, and future success.
Dec 5, 2025 · 27 min
Joyful Movement: Learning That Comes Alive
Join Dawn as she sits with Meaghan Wilbur who highlights her experiential learning approach where students build, explore, taste, and create. Hear how activities like stick forts, culinary kindness, and adventure-filled field trips help students learn by doing.
Nov 3, 2025 · 21 min
Rewriting the Résumé
Join Dawn as she sits with Syrus Daver, a teacher who took an unconventional path to the classroom after exploring several different careers. Together, they reflect on how each lesson learned outside of education shaped the passionate educator he’s become today.
Oct 1, 2025 · 28 min
Voices from Summer Learning
Join Dawn in conversation with Liza Muise and Katherine Ross at CONTACT 2025 – “Voices of the World: Navigating Diverse Classrooms Together”, an Atlantic Canadian conference hosted by NBTA this August. Together, they highlight the value of using the summer to pause, learn, and reconnect. Beyond the scheduled sessions, they share insights sparked by informal conversations with colleagues—moments that offered fresh perspectives and lasting inspiration for supporting today’s diverse classrooms.
Sep 5, 2025 · 21 min
Full Circle: Serving, Leading, Returning
In this episode, Dawn sits down with Heidi Ryder and Peter Lagacy, the incoming and outgoing presidents of the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association to reflect on the unique journey of teacher leadership. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of stepping away from the classroom to serve the profession, what it means to represent the voices of educators across the province, and how returning to the classroom after their mandate brings fresh insights and renewed perspective.
Aug 6, 2025 · 33 min
From First Bell to Final Pay: Navigating Your Teacher Pension
Join Dawn as she talks with Rick Cuming and Michael Butler from the NBTA to unpack the complexities of the NB Teachers' Pension Plan. Whether you're just starting your career or nearing retirement, this conversation offers practical insights into navigating your pension with confidence. Learn how the NBTA supports members through every stage of their pension journey.
Jul 3, 2025 · 21 min
Purpose Over Profit: The Market Day Story
Join Dawn as she highlights an entrepreneurship class that not only teaches students the skills to start a business, but also inspires them to make a meaningful impact in their community. Teachers Bonnie Evans and Brendan Landine of Leo Hayes High School share how their school’s Market Day has already raised over $2,000 for the Greener Village Foodbank—combining business learning with humanitarian action.
Jun 10, 2025 · 25 min
Beyond the Game: What E-Sports Can Teach Middle School Students
Join Dawn as she explores the world of E-Sports with teacher and vice-principal Bryan Ouellette and two of his students from Maplehurst Middle School. It's more than flashy goals and epic saves. Listen as they explain how Rocket League, through the realm of scholastic understanding, is teaching critical thinking, communication skills, sense of belonging and perseverance.
May 1, 2025 · 23 min
Empowering Student Creativity with Teaching for Artistic Behavior
Join Dawn as she explores Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB), an innovative student-centered approach to art education. Sue Moore from Millidgeville North School shares her journey from traditional, teacher-directed art lessons to a thriving, multi-studio art space that nurtures imagination, exploration, and self-expression where students take ownership of their creativity and artistic process.
Apr 4, 2025 · 28 min
More Than a Classroom: A Story of Student Engagement
Join Dawn as she chats with Brandon LeBlanc from Stanley Consolidated School, a teacher who builds authentic connections by embracing student passions. From engaging lessons to afterschool arts and writing clubs, Brandon brings heart and purpose to education.

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