From Books to Students: Supporting Your Transition to the Classroom

  • FOR?

    Just graduated or you will be graduating soon? … Not sure what to do? This conference is for you!

    An event for recent / 2022 graduates from Ontario’s teacher’s education program.

  • ABOUT?

    Hear directly from the voices of educators in various sectors of the teaching field who can provide guidance as you begin your teaching career.

    This conference will provide insight about the next steps of your journey into the field of education for new teachers.

  • WHY?

    We want to help ease the feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, leaving you feeling more confident and better prepared for the next steps of your teaching career.

Meet the Panelists

  • Matthew Sinclair

    Union and Equity Advocate Worker

  • Nikki Solimon

    Elementary Vice Principal & Author

  • Josephine Osadec

    International Educator

  • Charles Agyemang

    Secondary School Teacher / Guidance Counsellor

  • Chanequa Cameron

    Elementary School Teacher & Curriculum Writer

  • Christian Heffernan

    High School Teacher / Coach

CONFERENCE FEATURES

  • Conference hours that don’t take away from opportunities for employment

  • Two (2) packed hours of impactful and imperative information

  • Helpful tools, tips, and tricks for navigating the classroom and school

  • Panel featuring the voices of active educators in various roles within schools throughout Ontario

  • Post-conference opportunities - mentoring, workshops, and virtual meet ups

How you’ll feel

more confident and reassured of your next steps into the education field.

FAQs

Can I attend if I graduated before 2022?

Yes, you most certainly can!

Are there opportunities for continued learning after the conference?

There most certainly are! That’s what Circles of Diamonds is all about … continued learning, networking, and support. You can choose to join our In the Know (ITK) Workshop Series and/or get 1:1 Mentoring with an active and experienced educator.