Janis Castle Jones
@jjecx
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Principal, Passionate about Social Innovation, creating inclusive spaces that honour identity, student voice, and inspiring the love of learning!
Toronto, Ontario
Joined October 2011
I’m sure many of us have heard these statements. Some of the best experiences I’ve had to prepare for work in #AntiOppression #Education is to anticipate these types of challenges and role play responses. I believe the language we use is so critical in creating positive change.
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RT @YRDSB: To all those who celebrate #Kwanzaa, we wish you and your families a happy celebration with many joyous blessings! https://t.co/….
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Amazing turn out @ButtonvillePS for the Welcome to Newcomers Event! A big thank you to Ms. Lam, Ms. Segal and Ms Li for facilitating this great evening, to the wonderful student volunteers and to all the families who took the time to attend tonight!
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Session 2 of the #NubianBookClub is tomorrow night! It’s always an enriching time….thanks to everyone who works so hard to make this time of learning and togetherness happen each year.
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“Next time, we fail better’” I love this statement in Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Process vs product! It’s about the journey and not the destination!
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I continue to feel so welcomed @ButtonvillePS! I’m also wondering why I haven’t been signing my name with Happy Faces 🙂 and 🌈 Rainbows!!!?! Love it!!! #grateful
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RT @BrownOnika: 1 more day until Nubian Book Club! Looking forward to hearing from highly regarded guest speakers and participating in thou….
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A big thank you to Ms. Osman and the staff @ButtonvillePS for the warm welcome! I am.so very excited to join your team for the 2023-24 school year!!! Have an amazing summer Buttonville Bulldogs!!!
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I also want to say a great big thank you to the staff, students and families @MillikenMillsPS for their kindness and support during my time there! How fortunate have I been to be part of two amazing school communities this year!?!?! #grateful
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A HUGE thank you to staff, students, and families @CoppardGlenPS for making me feel so included and valued at the school! Thank you to Mr. Yoshiki who’s leadership has made it a successful year for all! I am so grateful for my time with this awesome community! #grateful.
Ahead of tomorrow, we want to say thank you to Ms. Smith and wish her all the best in her very well deserved retirement! . We also what to thank our wonderful VP, Ms. Castle-Jones, who will be moving to a new school as Principal! . Congratulations and thank you you both so much!
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RT @CoppardGlenPS: It was a wonderful week with lots on the go! Our Grade 8s participated in a week of meaningful events together, our FDK….
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RT @yrdsbinclusion: Ontario Strengthening Holocaust Education to Counter Rising Antisemitism | Ontario Newsroom
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RT @yrdsbinclusion: This VIRTUAL workshop for @YRDSB parents and families will provide a foundational understanding of anti-racism in educa….
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RT @YRDSB: Join the folks @GeorginaPride to for an online workshop that will explore #2SLGBTQI+ history and the challenges of being Queer….
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RT @YRDSB: The @uukkamathu are hosting their annual Uukkamathu Kaividale Excellence Awards to celebrate Tamil Student Success on Monday, Ju….
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RT @Eleni2117: The Power of One @CoppardGlenPS today our 7/8 class took some time to Reflect on questions about The Power of One about peop….
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RT @maccamarkham: 2023 MACCA Scholarship Application Open.Have you applied? Visit Complete the application and subm….
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RT @yrdsbinclusion: All YRDSB parents and families are welcome to join this family engagement session with Dr. Howard C. Stevenson@YRDSB ….
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