Terry Espejo Curriculum Vitae For: Prince George School District 57 District Principal - Aboriginal Education

Academic Preparation Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta. English, Physical Education Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education. University of British Columbia. Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders. Master of Education. University of British Columbia. Educational Administration

Professional Experience 1. Secondary Teacher October Present - Prince George School District # 57 English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Law 12, Geography 12, Learning Assistance, Alternate Education, Pre- Employment Program, Youth Corrections

Prof. Exp. Continued 2. Education Technical Advisor (First Nations Education Consultant) April April Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Authored proposals, Community Consultations on Education Services, Research on Carrier Sekani Education Authority

Prof. Exp. Continued 3. Elementary - Junior / Secondary School Principal. February July 01. Namgis First Nation, T’lisalagi’lakw School. Alert Bay, British Columbia. (Leave of Absence from Prince George School District # 57). Comprehensive Language / Cultural Curriculum Pre-school, K - Grade 10, Alternate Education

Prof. Exp. Continued 4. Elementary-Junior Secondary School Principal August August Takla Lake First Nation. Nuzwadeezulh Community School. Takla Lake, British Columbia. (Leave of Absence from Prince George School District # 57 Introduced cultural programs in songs, dances and outdoor survival using community members

Prof. Exp. Continued Nuzwadeezulh Community School Continued: Pre-school, Kindergarten - Grade 10, Alternate Education, Adult Education Introduced technology to school infrastructure

Prof. Exp. Continued 5. Correctional Services Consultant March March BC Ministry of Attorney General - Corrections Branch Prince George Youth Custody Center Designed and implemented sports, recreational, music and cultural programs

Prof. Exp. Continued 6. Work Experience / Recreational Coordinator - Alternate Education September October Revelstoke School District # 19 Designed and implemented recreational and work experience programs

Aboriginal Education Experience Prince George Secondary School Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network, Team Member present Purpose is to implement Aboriginal Culture to school activities and improve graduation rates

Aboriginal Education Experience Co-authored School Plan for Student success to identify strategies to increase Aboriginal students participation rates in work experience. Data collection is ongoing to examine trends in placement and successful completion rates.

Aboriginal Education Experience Authored proposal for locally developed courses in Carrier Sekani First Nations cultural studies. Authored proposal for a school-based Outreach Program that would support “high risk” students to stay in school.

Aboriginal Education Experience Cont. Aboriginal Education Contact - Prince George District Teachers Association ( ) Prince George School District # 57 Aboriginal Education Board, Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Alternate Representative (2002 – 2003) Nechako Lakes School District # 91 First Nations Education Council Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Representative (2002 – 2003)

Aboriginal Education Experience Cont. First Nations Education Steering Committee - Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Alternate Representative ( ) North Island College Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee Member (2000 – 01) School District 85 (Vancouver Island North) First Nations Graduation Task Force Member (2000 – 01)

Aboriginal Education Experience Authored T’lisalagi’lakw School External Evaluation Catalogue (2001); School Accredited by Ministry of Education Independent Schools Branch for four years. Participant BCTF First Nations Task Force Meetings. (1997) Faculty Associate - University of British Columbia Native Indian Teacher Education Program (1996)

Prof. Development / Activities Prince George District Teachers Association Involvement: - Executive Committee - Member at Large ( present) - PGSS Union Staff Representative ( present) - PGSS Staff Committee Chair ( present)

Prof. Development / Activities Continued Prince George Teachers Association Involvement: British Columbia Teachers Federation Workshop Facilitator on Classroom Management ( present) BCTF Income Security Committee Member ( present) BCTF Research Team Member on Staff Committees (1997)

Prof. Development / Activities Continued Teacher Mentor for beginning teachers - Prince George School District ( ) PGSS Pre-Employment Program Department contact / head ( ) Co-authored internal review / evaluation of Camp Trapping Young Offenders Rehabilitation Program as a teacher (1989).

Prof. Development / Activities Continued Attended seminars on: -Teaching Critical Thinking Skills -Social Skills Training -Certified Critical Incident Stress Management -Certified Occupational First Aid Level 2 -Certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Prof. Development / Activities Continued Attended seminars on: -Standardized and Curriculum-based assessments -Assessment for Learning / Formative Assessments -Individualized Educational Plan Development -Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement

Hobbies and Interests Level 3 Canoeing Certificate Level 2 National Coaching Certification (gymnastics, volleyball, basketball) Member of varsity teams in high school and college (basketball, volleyball and wrestling) Class 4 Unrestricted Professional Drivers’ License

Hobbies and Interests Enjoy chess, playing guitar, outdoor activities Prince George Folk Festival Volunteer Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department member

References 1.Sherry Thibault, Principal Prince George Secondary School (250) (Business) 2.Marlene Erickson, Chairperson Prince George School District # 57, Aboriginal Education Board (250) (Business)

References 3.Kap Manhas, Vice-principal Prince George Secondary School (250) (Business) 4.Paige French, Aboriginal Education Worker Prince George Secondary School (250) (Business)

References 5. Sandra Teegee, Education Councilor (ex-officio), Takla Lake First Nation (250) (Business) (250) (Residence) 6.Ann Abraham, School Trustee (ex-officio)Takla Lake First Nation (250) (Residence) (250) (Cell)

References 7. Beth Hunter, Teacher Prince George Secondary School (250) (Business) 8. Marilyn Ireland, Teaching Assistant Prince George Secondary School (Business)