In previous webinars, we learned about Canada’s Food Guide and the connections to the Health & Physical Education(H&PE) curricula to help students develop the knowledge and skills to make the healthiest eating choices they can. Now we are going to hear from educators who are using these strategies to support a focus on healthy eating habits (beyond just what you eat) and the development of food literacy skills through teaching the H&PE curricula! Join us as we connect to discuss experiences from practicing educators and see examples of activities, supports, and lesson plans they use to foster their students’ learning.
This session will focus on:
- Increasing understanding about food literacy skill development, H&PE curricula, including the integration of Social-Emotional Learning skills and Living skills, and healthy eating habits.
- Exploring teaching strategies, resources, and supports that educators are using to help make real life connections to students’ learning.
Presenters
Andrea Barrow
Andrea Barrow is a Health & Physical Education teacher with the Limestone District School Board in Kingston. She is an Ophea Ambassador and a member of the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education committee. Andrea is a certified Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, and Yoga teacher. She shares her passion for fitness at school and within her community through involvement in fitness programs and coaching. Andrea uses “she, her, hers” pronouns, and asks others to use these pronouns in reference to her.
Andrea Haefele
Andrea Haefele is a Health & Physical Education teacher in the York Region District School Board. She is currently seconded as a curriculum consultant at Ophea and a member of the Ontario Association for the Support of Physical and Health Educators (OASPHE). Andrea has been part of many regional and provincial initiatives that support the Health & Physical Education curriculum, Healthy Schools, and also Daily Physical Activity. She is a strong advocate for quality H&PE programming for all students of all abilities. Andrea uses “she, her, hers” pronouns, and asks others to use these pronouns in reference to her.
Robin MacDonald
Robin MacDonald is a Health and Physical Education and Special Education specialist teacher in the Near North District School Board, and an Ophea Ambassador. She has spent her career supporting students in Northern Ontario and has particular interest in supporting Indigenous, remote, and rural communities. She has a particular passion for supporting healthy school communities, and loves to share her knowledge around school nutrition, school food programming, and well-being. Robin uses “she, her, hers” pronouns, and asks others to use these pronouns in reference to her.
Shaun Vaillancourt
Shaun Vaillancourt is a Healthy Active Living School Lead and French Immersion specialist teacher with Trillium Lakelands District School Board, and an Ophea Ambassador. He has spent his career prioritizing well-being as a vehicle to drive student achievement. He is also a minor hockey mentor coach and loves to collaborate with the community to improve youth nutrition and well-being. Shaun uses “he, him, his” pronouns, and asks others to use these pronouns in reference to him.
Note: The original webinar date was May 4, 2021.
A recap blog post is available for this webinar.