I look forward to working with all of the teachers, students, and parents in continuing and building upon the success of Westdale Heights Academic Magnet.
I believe that every student is capable of learning and with the correct motivation and support they will be successful. In my opinion, it is vital that teacher instruction be geared toward each individual student, since every student learns in a different manner; the teacher must develop a relationship with each student and understand what their interests, abilities, and preferred learning styles are to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs. It is imperative to create an environment where students feel valued, are able to explore their passions, be able to express themselves, and are driven to be successful.
My mission as the Dean of Students is to help maintain a positive learning environment with set high standards on learning, performance, and citizenship. I will do this by continuing to support staff members on new strategies that are best suited for their classrooms and students, and by supporting the teachers here to the best of my ability.