Luke Persaud, Cd, Oct Email & Phone Number

After 13 years with the Toronto DSB, I am excited to start a new chapter in my education career with Halton DSB. In September 2021, I will be returning to the classroom as a Grade 8 teacher at Hawthorne Village Public School.

Toronto

- co-developed the coding expectations written into the Ontario Curriculum: Elementary Mathematics, Grades 1-8, as well as the key concepts and pedagogical supports- support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related curriculum refresh, including research procurement, supporting a cadre of curriculum writers, and internal development of overall and specific expectations, pedagogical supports, and implementation strategies.- plan, conduct and make recommendations on… Show more - co-developed the coding expectations written into the Ontario Curriculum: Elementary Mathematics, Grades 1-8, as well as the key concepts and pedagogical supports- support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related curriculum refresh, including research procurement, supporting a cadre of curriculum writers, and internal development of overall and specific expectations, pedagogical supports, and implementation strategies.- plan, conduct and make recommendations on highly diverse, complex and far-reaching array of educational curriculum and related policy issues, and develop implementation and monitoring strategies to ensure appropriate implementation in school boards and schools.- coordinate committees to develop policy or supporting documents used as a basis for instructional programs across the province.- interpret and instruct school officials, professional associations, and other areas of provincial and federal governments on curriculum policy and specialized areas of education, as well as prepare briefs, respond to correspondence, and develop and deliver professional learning workshops. - develop and sustain positive relationships and networks with all major stakeholders, including gathering information, opinions and attitudes; identifying needs; providing advice, interpretation and clarification; and generating cooperation and buy-in for education policies and materials.- coordinate with branch peers to ensure consistency in policy approaches and seamless education policies between elementary and secondary schools, and participates on committees, study groups and task forces addressing a wide variety of major policy and program related issues.- use curriculum expertise, instructional leadership experience, and a passion forincreasing the achievement, equity and well-being of all students. Show less

Toronto, Ontario

I am a subject matter expert to contribute content to the continued development of a national digital skills and coding program for youth, parents, and K-12 educators. I will create and curate innovative activities and associated training designed to help youth age 6-16 build the toolsets, skillsets and mindsets of today's active digital citizens. You will support on the development of training resources as well as delivery of professional development opportunities for youth educators… Show more I am a subject matter expert to contribute content to the continued development of a national digital skills and coding program for youth, parents, and K-12 educators. I will create and curate innovative activities and associated training designed to help youth age 6-16 build the toolsets, skillsets and mindsets of today's active digital citizens. You will support on the development of training resources as well as delivery of professional development opportunities for youth educators, particularly teachers, and support Actua's provision of advice for Actua's network members.I was a contributing author to our K-12 Artificial Intelligence Framework, and provide professional learning for educators across Canada. Show less

Remote

From 2006 to 2013, Art of Conservation successfully delivered its education programs and community initiatives led by founder Julie Ghrist. Then after seven years, Julie relinquished responsibility to her Rwandan team. She carried Art of Conservation’s programming to the Caribbean region of Mexico working with local Mayan communities. Julie now lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico leading the Save the Gorillas Curriculum Project. Today, the former Art of Conservation team continues in… Show more From 2006 to 2013, Art of Conservation successfully delivered its education programs and community initiatives led by founder Julie Ghrist. Then after seven years, Julie relinquished responsibility to her Rwandan team. She carried Art of Conservation’s programming to the Caribbean region of Mexico working with local Mayan communities. Julie now lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico leading the Save the Gorillas Curriculum Project. Today, the former Art of Conservation team continues in promoting One Health conservation in Rwanda under their own local non-governmental organization called Conservation Heritage-Turambe.This curriculum project included an update to the current module offerings to become more aligned with Rwandan education policies and frameworks. Using existing modules from experience in northern Rwanda, the lessons were refreshed to provide educators with a resource that can be adopted into any educational setting. Intentional revisions to the modules included providing learning objectives that aligned with education policy, invitations/provocations to engage students, formative assessment prompts, and invaluable artefacts of student learning. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As the Technical Chair for Lego Robotics Grades 4/6 (2016, 2017) and Grade 7/8 Lego Robotics (2016-2019), I was responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a Lego Robotics skills based challenge as part of the province-wide Skills Ontario competition. I developed a challenge-game that featured autonomous programming of a Lego NXT and EV3 robots using Lego Mindstorms and Scratch software, a teleoperated part of the challenge where students controlled their creations through a… Show more As the Technical Chair for Lego Robotics Grades 4/6 (2016, 2017) and Grade 7/8 Lego Robotics (2016-2019), I was responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a Lego Robotics skills based challenge as part of the province-wide Skills Ontario competition. I developed a challenge-game that featured autonomous programming of a Lego NXT and EV3 robots using Lego Mindstorms and Scratch software, a teleoperated part of the challenge where students controlled their creations through a bluetooth connection, and intentionally developed an interactive component for students from different school boards to be able to collaborate at the event. Please contact me via Direct Message for examples and layouts of the challenge boards. Show less

Toronto, Ontario

As a K-12 Learning Coach I am supporting the Vision for Learning around Achievement, Equity, and Well-Being and helping to make learning accessible for all students. I am fortunate to provide support in Design Thinking, Inclusive Instruction, STEM-based pedagogy, and connecting with community partners.

110 Blackhawk Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, Toronto, Ontario (Commanding Officer from June 2008 to June 2011)Senior Leader Course 2000 to 2011 (Officer Commanding 2010 and 2011), Cold Lake, AlbertaBasic Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course, 2012 to 2013, Trenton, OntarioOfficer Commanding Ceremonial Training, 2014 to 2015, Trenton, Ontario

St George Campus

Managed a team of 7 engineering student creating, testing, and running a pop up camp of STEM based pedagogy through coding and programming.

Bedford Park Ps

Part of new division to grow school from K-6 to K-8 model. Coached bordenball, volleyball, badminton, cricket, ultimate frisbee, chess and science cardboard boat race teams.

Elmbank Junior Middle Academy

Coached cricket, volleyball, badminton and chess. Appointed Athletics Director in 2009.

21St-Century Teaching & Learning: Data Science

This course is designed to help anyone learn and teach with a 21st-century approach to knowledge and teaching. We hope the ideas will help.

Certificate In School Management And Leadership, Completed 10 November 2021

The Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML), a multi-course certificate program for PreK-12 school leaders, is.

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, Primary / Junior

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy

Diploma & Transport Canada Accreditation, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Artificial Intelligence Explorations And Their Practical Use In School Environments

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of the future; today’s students can expect to interact with AI in both their personal.

Design Thinking For Educators

Activities and Societies: 1 Day workshop

Engineering Education In The Classroom

Activities and Societies: 8 part workshop exploring how engineering principles and mindsets can be introduced to elementary students.