1. Getting to know your Teacher
Mr. Williams
Getting to know your Teacher

2. I’m a farm boy

3. Background Info
2003 Graduated from Frontenac Secondary School, in Kingston, ON.
2007 Graduated from Lakehead University with a Honours BA in Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism and BA in Geography
2008 Graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Education degree
2010 Graduated with a Master’s degree in Education
Full time teacher at SRB 2012

4. Special Education Teacher
Goals:
To help students teach themselves how to learn more effectively & independently.
To convince and show students that school is real, and is worth your time and effort.
To enable you to experience the satisfaction of earning your marks/credits.
Favourite course to teach:
Learning Strategies and Resource (Why?)

5. Everybody has weaknesses
I have a learning Disability

6. Low Working Memory
Unlike most people’s, my working memory is not functioning at maximum capacity
This means I may make a few
mistakes once in a while
But if you follow my lead
and work hard, despite
a disability you can achieve
your goals.

7. My Role as a Teacher
Philosophy: To push others beyond their habitual capabilities and customary understanding, by enhancing their skills and confidence. Roles: Guide – show you how to reach your potential Project manager –help you manage homework Server – attend to your needs as they arise

8. Nothing except your absolute best is acceptable
I’ll do my best so I encourage you to do yours

9. Personal Values These are values I try to base my life on
Hard work – the backbone to success
Honesty – be true to yourself & don’t break your word
Respect – the start to making every interaction positive
Improvement – try to make things better
Risk taking – get out of your comfort zone
Efficiency – waste nothing, maximize productivity

10. Why am I telling you all of this?

11. Remember
You think school is bad, try farming…and what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger 