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Dr. Diana Petrarca

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daughter, sister, zia, friend, associate professor, doc lover and writer, researcher, ponderer. On a mission to (un)make teachers.

not quite sure just yet...(TO)
Joined May 2011
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
8 months
How about we increase or decrease the funded number of seats based on the workforce? What will happen in a few years when we have too many teachers once again? Let's look at ITE research before making a decision. 3/3 @PaulCalandra @MaritStiles
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
8 months
In a time when K-12 education is more complex than ever before, going back to two semesters, could eliminate these courses that ultimately support the diverse needs of our K-12 students. How about we fund more seats in ITE programs in TARGETED teachables/areas of need? 2/3
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
8 months
Moving initial teacher education programs back to a 2-semester format would be a mistake. In addition to the prev curriculum courses, we added courses addressing topics like EDI, spec ed, mental health in schools, digital literacies, and math content courses (to name a few). 1/3
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
10 months
VOTE to END hallway medicine.
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MichaelHurleyCUPE
10 months
In November, Unity Health Toronto had a deficit of $99 million because the Ministry of Health would not commit to fund its 2024 operating costs. Hospitals have a combined $800 million in deficits. Cuts are happening at a time of a surge in demand. Hallway medicine is exploding.
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
11 months
Just retweeting this after the last provincial election. Get out and vote.
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
1 year
When @fordnation says he wants to ensure organizations do not waste taxpayer money, I encourage him to look in the mirror. Remember when YOU SPENT 225 MILLION $ TO BREAK A BEER CONTRACT?? https://t.co/6Up2TwczvU
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theglobeandmail.com
Ontarians have been asking for health care, affordable housing and better services. Doug Ford is delivering more places to buy beer
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
1 year
PhD candidate (and one of our BEd and MA grads) opened up today's equity-themed Foundations session at the Regent. Way to go @kshnndrj ! @OT_FED @ontariotech_u
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
1 year
This. Says. It. All. 😓 “Ontarians want a government that invests in housing, healthcare and other everyday needs. But instead, we have one that’s giving hundreds of millions of dollars to the Beer Store to get alcohol into corner stores a year early,” Mike Schreiner.
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
1 year
#RezBall - An INCREDIBLE film and cast, directed by Sydney Freeland. #TIFF2024
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
1 year
Congratulations @ACooperKMb on a great first week as our new Dean at @OT_FED ! As outgoing acting Dean, and on behalf of all of us at the faculty, welcome!! We are excited to start this next chapter with you.
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Ontario Tech University
1 year
Ontario Tech announces the appointment of educational policy expert Dr. Amanda Cooper as Dean of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education (@ot_fed). https://t.co/Krlm2lRqow
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
1 year
I can't believe it was eight years ago today. Still have much love for #TheHip . ♥️
@thehipofficial
The Tragically Hip
1 year
This final bow took place eight years ago, today, on August 20th 2016. It was the last stop on our MMP tour, and this was our last song of the night; “Ahead By A Century”. Where were you watching from?  Watch the full video: https://t.co/rjfk5CHNl9
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
1 year
If a health care worker or educator gave someone the middle finger would @fordnation be offering to buy them coffee?
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
1 year
So the province paid 225 million $ to break Beer contract but not willing to continue wastewater checking? 🤔 We need to revisit our priorities? https://t.co/eezi2Zk6og
theglobeandmail.com
Ontario is putting an abrupt end to its Wastewater Surveillance Initiative this week, much to the dismay of experts who helped to build the program, and many others who use the data it provides
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
2 years
Listening to the people? Don't hesitate to reach out? This commercial is a waste of time and money AND a ruse. When I reached out, I was told you were too busy to talk to me for 10 minutes @fordnation
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
2 years
Congratulations to Madison for being the recipient of the CATE (Canadian Association for Teacher Education) MA Thesis Award of Recognition! She was just awarded this honour at our AGM at CSSE. @OT_FED
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
2 years
Welcome to education @ToddSmithPC ! I hope you are willing to listen to the unheard voices in education, and that your decision-making is consultative and grounded in evidence. Looking forward to new leadership. #Hopeful #FreshStarts
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
2 years
Are you involved in teacher education field experience /practicum? Earn a microcredential to learn more about how to support teacher candidates! Open to all teacher candidates, associate teachers, faculty supervisors, school administrators, and anyone who is interested--free!
@OT_FED
Frazer Faculty of Education
2 years
Enroll in FELConline 2.0, a FREE microcredential offering evidence-based strategies to support field experience placements in ANY program. And did we mention it's free?! 👀 Enroll today! https://t.co/JDXKvEgmuD #BEd #Practicum #Preservice #ITE #AT #TeachersCollege #OntarioTech
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
2 years
Beyond thrilled... "Accordingly, you will be promoted to the rank of Professor, effective July 1, 2024." #Grateful
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
2 years
@MLPAOnews @SylviaJonesMPP Didn't this government JUST announce the closure of 6 public health labs? How does that honour your lab professionals? 🤔🤔 https://t.co/F3mIb8l1kb
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newswire.ca
/CNW/ - OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick and members working at Public Health Ontario (PHO) Labs were at Queen's Park today to sound the alarm about the...
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Dr. Diana Petrarca
2 years
Amazing presentation by @RupinderBrar describing the dance of the moon, earth, and sun to help us understand the upcoming eclipse.
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