Bruce Ravelli: Campus Conversations

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Themes for this sociology prof’s interview: Life changing moments Finding your path Being an influencer Being your own person

His grade 2 teacher -80 yrs on

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She was spectacular. 80 years after she was his grade two teacher, she phoned him at home…

Dr Lisa Gunderson-Community School Interview

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Themes Getting past stereotypes – enjoying variety Moving into new territory Dealing with Difficult People and Situations Relaxation and Stress Management

A passion for curiosity

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Keeping curiosity in sight is the fuel for his life.

Thanks for listening to the teacher

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Little comments, recognitions and appreciations can have a life changing influence. In this case with a primary school student.

Inviting Alice Munro to an English class

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When a young English teacher read about a new writer receiving a Governor General’s Award for literature for her first book, he wrote her to ask if she’d drive two hours to his classroom in Nanaimo and be interviewed by

Appreciation of a librarian

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A hand made card of thanks has a big impact on a teacher-librarian.

Learning, then Encouraging Others

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Sharing stories while on the picket lineEncouraging steps taken by a challenged reader to inspire the next wave of struggling readers.

Teacher reflections on a Community School Interview series

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An experienced teacher moved to tears by her students being able to connect with community and national thought leaders.

Greatest teaching opportunity

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How a teacher gets to be in a position to change the world, carries with the challenge to work within the system you’re trying to change.