Monica Horber
Principal
Education
Masters: Education, University of Toronto
Superintendent Certification: Ontario Principal’s Council
Teachers Certification: New York, USA
Honours Bachelor: International Relations & Education
Minor: Business, Gender in Education
Areas of Specialization and Competence
· Canadian and US certified Instructional Lead, Facilitator of International Programs, Student Success Initiative Coach
· Professional Learning Cycle Lead focused on student and school improvement plans
· Guest Speaker at University of Toronto and New York Colleges for Teacher Induction Programs
· Timetabling/Scheduling schools for student achievement and teachers’ strengths
· District Review Lead for Private and Public School Boards focused on building capacity
· Equity, Inclusive and Restorative Justice Training
· School Improvement Planning
· Focused Mental Health Support System Initiatives
· Secondary School Guidance Specialist and University Entrance Lead
· Published: University of Toronto, Islam and Female Education
Academic Areas of Interest
· Philosophy of Education and its impact on education and society
· Teacher Education: New Teacher Induction, Training and Performance Appraisals
· Equity and culturally relevant pedagogy in education
· Annual contributor to Summer Literacy and Numeracy Camps, University of Toronto
· Law in Education, Student Learning and Future Opportunities for Youth in our Global Societies
· Implementation of Extended Curriculum Offerings/Programs for Student Enrichment
· Contextualizing Learning for 21st Century Learners
· Social Justice in Education: Schools, Curriculum Planning and Ideologies