Roy Fernandes (he/him/his)
Roy Fernandes is the Superintendent of Indigenous Education and Equity with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. He is a firm believer in experiential education, Culturally Relevant, Responsive, Pedagogy, Windows, Mirrors and Sliding Doors, and Sleep! All but the last one will be covered in the presentation. All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, Reading the Rainbow, Princess Pru and the Ogre on the Hill are a few of the books that will be referenced in the presentation.
2026 Sessions
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Windows, Mirrors and Sliding Doors – Using Literature to Create Culturally Responsive and Relevant Classrooms
This session will provide the “how” to engage your literacy classroom and meet the Ministry of Education expectation that students read, listen to and view… Read More →
2025 Sessions
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Infusing Equity and Inclusion in the English/Language Classroom
If you are looking for ways to immerse your students and/or school community in learning about strategies that support greater equity and inclusion, then this… Read More →