The last six years teaching in Anzac at Bill Woodward School within the Northland School Division have been the most enriching and rewarding experience of my life. To say I loved my teaching position, school, and division is an understatement. I will always cherish those six incredible and unforgettable years where I grew not only as a teacher but learned so much from the welcoming community of Anzac. I started out my teaching career at Bill Woodward School initially thinking it would be just a one-year position.
Fast forward to six years later and I am so grateful that I chose to continue my teaching career within the Northland School Division. I was able to grow immensely as a teacher throughout my six years due to the support and professional development offered by the Northland School Division. Additionally, I was able to start and complete my Masters of Education, as Northland paid for 75 percent of my tuition. I wouldn’t have been able to do my Masters without support from Northland, and I am so appreciative to have been given the opportunity!
Northland School Division really strives to provide the staff with quality professional development throughout the school year that we all really benefit from. I feel very fortunate to be able to learn from other teachers across the division with the engaging and interactive division-wide professional development, as well as to be able to connect with other teachers in the same discipline. Working within the Northland School Division has been such a positive experience for me, and I highly recommend any teachers to teach within this division - you won’t regret it!
- Tessa Dagenais, Former Teacher at Bill Woodward School (6 years)