Andrew James Shaw

Throughout a 32-year career in Education, I worked as a teacher, coach, Guidance Counsellor, and Curriculum Leader (Department Head) at several secondary schools in Metropolitan Toronto (Scarborough) and Lambton Kent in Ontario, Canada.  I am presently a retired teacher living in Sarnia, Ontario.  Throughout my career, I have focused on contributing to Professional Learning experiences for teachers and school staff.  I am a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and hold a Master of Education degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of The University of Toronto.  I have served as a workshop presenter, an Associate Teacher, and a Teacher Mentor, and also have taught teachers in the Teacher of Adults Certificate Program at Lambton College in Sarnia and the On-Line Guidance and Career Education Additional Qualification Program of the Faculty of Education at Western University in London, Ontario.

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My approach to Teacher Professional Learning is based on supporting teachers from the bottom up, with lots of pats on the back, all the while promoting and sharing teaching strategies "straight from the heart."  In addition to a varied and extensive background in Education, I have attained a post-degree Certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College, as well as extensive community development experience through serving on several Boards of Directors, including Sarnia-Lambton REBOUND, the Sarnia Community Foundation, and the Ontario School Counsellors’ Association.  A portion of the proceeds from my eBook – which is dedicated to my wife Theresa and our two young children – will go toward supporting non-profit community organizations.

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Having retired from full-time teaching, I look forward to being available to speak about Teaching from the Heart at Teacher Professional Development sessions.  Please feel free to contact me if you require such a speaker.

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I also look forward to again having the honour and pleasure of teaching teachers.