Jon Vodarek

When celebrating Elementary #SkilledTrades, I want to send a huge thanks to our awesome E.L. coordinator @stephjwalker for her unwavering support of student achievement in this area! Spectacular Jack-o-lanterns by @SevernShores this fall. @SCDSB_Schools @techie168

Mousetrap Powered Vehicles. A project where the application of mechanical advantage, structural integrity and creative ingenuity meet. And oldie abut a goodie! Go team @SCDSB_Schools! @techie168 @RegentParkPS @coustaff @SevernShores #SkilledTrades

Celebrating Skilled Trades and technology education @SCDSB_Schools! Check out our amazing Electronic Porters! A huge shout out to @techie168 for spearheading so many great projects. @RegentParkPS #skilledtrades @SevernShores @coustaff

G8 Ss @AndrewHunterES had an AMAZING hands-on experience with our #scdsb Trades Kits #ONEL learning about hairstyling, electricians, plumbing, and becoming an auto mechanic technician. #SHSM #OYAP @Carron2020gr8 @SCDSB_Schools

So proud of these @SevernShores intermediates! In the spirit of gratitude and generosity, they created custom severing boards and linocut Christmas cards for their families. @techie168 @SCDSB_Schools @stephjwalker

@SevernShores grade 7/8 classes getting ready for Halloween! Life lessons through tech: the small details have a huge impact, thoughtful planning is key, make being resilient a habit! @techie168 @SCDSB_Schools @stephjwalker

@mturnerEDU I’m in!!

@jvodarek let’s make this!! twitter.com/presslstore/st…

Charcuterie boards are done! Thank you @RegentParkPS grade 8s. Thank you for being excited about facing new challenges, for being determined in the face of adversity and for not settling when only your effort stands in the way of something more. @SCDSB_Schools @techie168

Really excited to share our March Break with you. A reminder ALL SIGN UPS take place at the Youth Centre! (sign ups starting this weekend) A couple of extra items might still be added. #orillia #youth #orilliayouthcentre #march #marchbreak

It’s amazing how quickly students can master a task they feel is intimidating when they accept the challenge, persist and take pride in their accomplishment. The Couch Courtyard Revival continues! @coustaff @eSSTteam @techie168 @SCDSB_Schools #scdsbesst

@coustaff grade 8’s using pocket holes to construct a convertible picnic table for their courtyard. Great work today! @eSSTteam @SCDSB_Schools @techie168

These grade 8’s nailed it! Phase one of many now complete in the Couch Courtyard Revitalization Project now complete. First convertible picnic table finished! @SCDSB_Schools @techie168 @eSSTteam @coustaff #scdsbesst

Beautiful, hand crafted serving boards built by @lirwinregent’s grade 8s! Very proud of the students persistence and commitment to an excellent finished product. It’s awesome to have tech ed in elementary schools! @RegentParkPS @SCDSB_Schools @eSSTteam @techie168 #scdsbesst

Check out the budding woodworkers @RegentParkPS creating charcuterie and serving boards! @lirwinregent @eSSTteam @SCDSB_Schools @techie168 #scdsbesst

How does eating breakfast (and choosing healthy options) effect our blood sugar throughout the day, and therefor our ability to perform? Ask these @RegentParkPS tigers! @eSSTteam @SCDSB_Schools @lirwinregent #scdsbesst

What a great day at @OrchardParkPS with @miss_adaniel and her grade 8s making paddles that metaphorically represent their life’s journey. @eSSTteam @evodarek @techie168 @SCDSB_Schools #scdsbesst

Let the Christmas crafting begin! @SevernShores grade 8s showing of their woodworking skills. @eSSTteam @techie168 @SCDSB_Schools #scdsbesst

@SevernShores grade 8s undergoing a smartphone stress experiment with the help of Sue Vodarek, registered nurse, collecting vital signs. How do smartphones effect our blood pressure, heart rate, O2 saturation, temperature and breathing rate? @eSSTteam #scdsbesst

How do our smartphones effect our stress level and ability to concentrate? @SevernShores grade 8s are about to find out! @eSSTteam #scdsbesst

Using the tools of the trade! Finding our cut lines for Couch’s convertible picnic tables. @coustaff @eSSTteam #esstteam