The Horizon School Division welcomes Dr. Sarah Aiono, a highly recognized New Zealand educator with a distinguished background of study, research and practice. She will be speaking to the Horizon School Division principals' group and will then present to the public on Monday, May 12 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Horizon School Division offices.
“She will be talking about the benefits of supporting early learning in supporting strong communities,” explained Trish Maxwell, superintendent of learning. “The more people who understand the very important programming and the benefits of early learning, the better it is for our communities.
Maxwell explains, “One of Dr. Aiono’s primary passions lies in supporting teachers to implement evidence-informed play pedagogy in their classrooms with unwavering fidelity. With her doctoral research focused on the impact of professional development on play practices in the primary classroom, she possesses unparalleled insights and expertise in this vital area.
Drawing from her extensive experience as a classroom teacher across all year levels, including students impacted by trauma; neurodiverse and those with challenging behavior and learning needs, Dr. Aiono has a profound understanding of the real-world challenges educators and parents face.
Those interested in attending the appearance can RSVP at the following link: tinyurl.com/DrAionoHumboldt.