Mary Ashun

DEGREES Ph.D. S.U.N.Y Buffalo 1996 B.Ed. The University of Toronto 2003 B.Sc. University of East London 1991 TEACHER QUALIFICATION COURSES (OCT 463460) Intermediate Basic Qualifications (Chemistry) OISE, Univ. of Toronto 2004 Intermediate Basic Qualification (Biology) OISE, Univ. of Toronto 2004 Senior Basic Qualifications (Chemistry) OISE, Univ. of Toronto 2004 Senior Basic Qualifications (Chemistry) OISE, Univ. of Toronto 2004 Primary Division OISE, Univ. of Toronto 2006 Principals Certificate Part 1 Ontario Principals Council 2006 Principals Certificate Part 2 Ontario Principals Council 2011 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Assistant Professor, Education Redeemer University 2007- Present Director, Global Learning Initiative Kings Collegiate 2005 - 2007 Head of Science Kings Collegiate 2005 – 2007 Teacher Kings Collegiate 2003 - 2007 Head of Science Queensway College 1997 - 2003 Science Teacher Queensway College 1996 - 2003 Science Learning Resource Teacher Queensway College 1997 - 2003 TEACHING 1. Elementary Science – Grades 1 - 8 2. Secondary Biology, Chemistry & General Science (Grades 9 – 12) 3. University Education Courses 10 Education Courses including the following Continuing Ed Courses: Education in the Developing World* Summer 2010 Student evaluations: range of 5 (mean) out of 5 Teaching in Multicultural Classrooms Summer 2011 Student evaluations: range of 5 (mean) out of 5 LEADERSHIP/ ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE As Head of Science, Queensway College, Etobicoke 1997 – 2003 Responsibilities included: -Providing direction for the science program from grades K – 12 - Planning & implementation of various initiatives (science fairs, clubs, experiment days) aimed at increasing awareness of science in the elementary division. -Mentoring Teachers -Ensuring that all equipment was in working order -Assisting in the interviewing and hiring of new teachers -Member of the visioning team for school success As Director of Science, King’s Christian Collegiate 2005 – 2007 Responsibilities included: -Overall direction for the high school science program -Working with teachers to ensure a strong curriculum is delivered while managing the budget -Assessment and planning of initiatives within the department e.g. science fairs, clubs etc. -Mentoring new teachers -Leading Professional Development Workshops in the area of Science Learning as well as Teacher Effectiveness. As Director of Global Learning Initiative, Kings Christian Collegiate 2005 – 2007 Responsibilities included: - Casting the vision for the initiative. - Recruiting staff and students to join the club and commit to trips. - Liaising with community organizations to make the global experience possible. - Crafting a budget and being accountable for it. - Fundraising with staff and students for the trips. - Bringing in guest speakers to motivate students about learning to be culturally sensitive. As CIDA University Coordinator 2008 - Present Responsibilities include: -Sourcing opportunities for collaboration between Redeemer University & foreign Institutions -Establishing partnerships with NGO’s in Ghana -Leading the writing of a $200,000 grant for multi-year funding -Managing students in Africa on their 3 month internship PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Career Totals Articles in Refereed Journals 9 Refereed Conference Papers/Presentations/Posters 11 Books 7 Professional Development Workshops/Keynotes/Consultations 29 SAMPLE Articles in Refereed Journals: Ashun, M & Reinink, j (2008). Trickle down Mathematics: Adult pre-service elementary teachers gain confidence in mathematics – enough to pass it along? In review: Journal of Adults Learning Mathematics (accepted July 20, 2008) Ashun M. (2006). Improving Education Practice: Continuous Professional Development, Commonwealth Secretariat Best Practices Ashun M. (2004). Bringing Global Awareness to the Classroom Education Canada. Ashun M. (1997). Innovations in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. The Crucible (A journal of the Science Teacher's Association of Ontario) SAMPLE Refereed Conference Papers/Presentations/Posters: Ashun M.A., & Amponsem H. (2003). How teachers are using technology in the classroom to enhance the learning of their students and themselves IOSTE Conference Paper. Virginia, US HONOURS African Canadian Women’s Achievement Award for work in Education 2008 COMMUNITY INTERACTION Host of Book ‘Em TV Show on Rogers TV (Mississauga Channel 10 & Brampton Channel 10)

Ideas, learning, literature, language, travel and people…and not really in that order! I have an' idea book' because I tend to come up with them very often.

Parents need to be students for day. Take them through a typical school day and let them reflect at the end of the day on how best they can support teachers and support their own children. You remember Pythagoras' theorem? a(2) + b(2) = c(2)? If children learning is the end result of elementary and secondary education, then I think they are our c squared in the equation which means parents are either 'a' or 'b' with teachers being the other one. Parents used to be students but not in today's schools where the challenges are hugely different; let them be students for a day. Today.

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