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selected workshops and  Series (facilitator)

Winter/Spring 2022 - Holland College
Polls, Collaborative Docs and other Tools for Engaging Students Online, a 3-part lunch and learn series for Adult Education Instructors; Engaging Thinking with Mentimeter and Other Digital Tools, a 2-part online series to support post-secondary instructors in integrating digital tools into their teaching & assessment repertoire

​2016-2021 - Ontario Ministry of Education

Over 200 webinars on equity and inclusion/CRRP, curriculum, assessment, remote learning and other topics for educators and pre-service teacher educators K-12
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May/June 2016 - K-W, Oshawa & Hamilton Occasional Teacher Locals
Making Math Happen for the OT, full day session to support teacher mathematical literacy and 21-Century Pedagogy

April 2016 - Grand Erie Teachers Local
Using Math Conferences and Centres to Support Student Learning

April 2016 - Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) Equity Conference
Inclusive SchoolPlace Starts Here, An introductory workshop offered through
ETFO Provincial on creating a safe workplace and school for LGBTQ colleagues,
students and their families


February 2016 - Engaging Mind and Body: Ottawa- Carlton Teachers' PD Conference
Math as a Vehicle for Social Justice in the 21 Century, Workshop on Promoting Growth Mindset and fostering a lens of Social Justice in the Math Classroom

May 2015 - OAME Conference 2015
Math Centers in Intermediate?  You Betcha! Differentiating Instruction and Promoting Growth Mindset in the Intermediate Math Classroom, OTF-TLC research project overview

April 2015 - Parent Numeracy Conference, PDSB
Supporting your Child's Success in Primary Math, session for families of K-3 children

School Year 2014/2015 - ETFO
Classroom Management for OTs, 2-part series in various locations across Ontario

July 2014 - ETFO Summer Academy
Supplies for the Supply Teacher, a 3-day session for OTs in Guelph

June 2014 - Presenters on the Road, ETFO - Ottawa, Minden
Math Fun for Math Phobic Teachers

February 2014 - Teach for Argentina Summer Institute
Engaging English Language Learners in High Needs Populations

August 2013 - CONTACT Atlantic Teacher Conference
Teaching Social Justice through Classroom Conversations

July 2013 - Summer Institute, ETFO
Surviving & Thriving as an Occasional Teacher

May 2013 - OAME

Smart Bansho Math Session for Primary/Junior/Intermediate Teachers

Feb 2013 - Tyndale University
Pre-service Visual Arts Day for P/J & J/I Teacher Candidates

Feb 2012 - Peel
Arts Alive Arts Conference for Teachers

Feb 2012 - Peel
Peel Environmental Education Conference for Educators (PEECE)

June 2011 - ETFO - York
Assessment and Effective Communication (full day professional learning for new teachers)

May 2011 - ETFO - Windsor
Critical Literacy in the Arts (3-hour session for LTO teachers in Essex)

March/April 2011 - Peel District School Board
Graphic and Instructional Intelligence (3-part series for teachers)

February 2011 - CEE School, Honduras
Brain Based Learning, Assessment for Learning, Engaging Mathematical Learners with Pattern Blocks (more info here)

January 2011 - Island Air Flight School
Instructional Strategies for Ground School (an introductory session for Ground School Instructors)

July 2010 - Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Kingston
Math for Junior Teachers - more info here

August 2010 - Summer Institute, Peel District School Board
Graphic Intelligence; Playing with Possibilities (Based on the work of Barrie Bennett)

August 2010 - Faculty Retreat, Tyndale University College
The Backpack (co-presented with my Ed Dept Colleagues for our UC faculty colleagues)

2009 - Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Toronto and St Catharine's
Preparing for a 3/4 Split:  The First 20 Days

2008/2009 - Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, North Bay
Classroom Assessment (3-part series for teachers)

2008 - Multiple Births Canada Conference
Fostering Literacy in Young Multiples

2007, 2008, 2009 - Toronto Parents of Multiple Births Association (TPOMBA)
Toddler Talk for Parents of Multiples
Literacy Development in Young Multiples
Sleep Issues for Families with Multiples

2005 - 2007 - Peel District School Board & LNS/Ministry of Education
Board Trainer for Early Math Strategy - multiple sessions
3-part summer series for primary and junior teachers
bring vera to your school or site professional learning day!
Vera is a super dynamic online facilitator. Encouraging participants to try new things in a way that feels safe and low-risk. Models trying new things herself. Big fan.
(webinar attendee, 2022)

So many ideas and resources -- Vera has so much enthusiasm as a presenter!"
(workshop attendee, 2016)

Vera, I have really enjoyed our time together, and have learned sooooooooo much from you (listening to you and watching you). Thank you for your unbelievable commitment and creative ways of making this year full of meaningful learning for each of us."
 (Teacher Candidate, 2011)

"I come away from your course with many, many positive learning experiences... you were made to be a teacher!"
(Teacher Candidate, 2010)

Ms. Teschow has a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the learning needs of all students; she uses her observations to build positive relationships with students and parents to improve student learning."      (TPA, 2008)

Super background knowledge and very practical ideas "  
(OT workshop, Spring 2012)


This session was very applicable in meeting my professional learning needs"  (PL Day Participant, 2013)


You are skilled and passionate about what you do; I have learned endless lessons from you about the profession, and I feel as though I am completely changed, and am grateful for it.  I have learned from one of the best!"     
(Student Teacher, 2012)

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Vera C. Teschow, OCT, M.Ed., MOT
Toronto, ON & St Peter's Harbour, PE
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