OT-Teacher's College

[Rodski]

I have some really good news. I got into Teacher's College! I found out in April but my computer was on the fritz so I couldn't post until now!!!!!

 

[striker3636]

Congratulations! I did too! Where are you going? I am going to Western (London, Ont). It will be a busy challenging year, but lots of fun. (My friend just finished, so I have lot of tips from her!)

 

[cabmom]

Congratulations!

 

[Rodski]

Thank-you for the congratulations. I would like to congratulate striker as well for getting in. I will be going to Brock. If you have any great tips you received from you friend that you would be willing to share that would be wonderful!

 

[Miandrea]

Congrats...it is a great profession! Good luck!

 

[MaryannF]

Congratulations!!
My DD is going into 4th year and her plan is teacher's college the following year, if she can get in. She has been researching the many programs in Ontario. She also found out about a teacher college program in St. Petersburg Fla. that is run and taught by retired superintendants and principals from the Toronto District School Board. Apparently when you graduate you are qualified to teach in Ontario and Florida.

 

[striker3636]

Rodski - most of the tips I have are related specifically to Western or hiring for our local board. Locally, our board uses college marks as a weeding tool for candidates, so the better your marks, the better your chance to get an interview. Instructors at Western told their classes that marks don't matter as long as you are certified. When you are on your placements, make sure the principal gets to know you. For our board, if a principal doesn't send a recommendation in for you, you won't get an interview. Now, our board is one of the toughest to get into apparently, but these tips can only help no matter where you are. If you have any specific questions, feel free to pm me! Best of luck!

 

[tinkerbeth]

Congrats! I teach in Strathroy, just outside if London. it is murder to get a contract in Thames Valley...but if you're willing to move to Peel, you'll be GOLDEN.

All the best at Althouse. a lot of my friends graduated from there.



Beth

 

[Wazzo]

Congrats!! I just finished myself, and don't worry, it wasn't that hard! I was at Althouse too at Western. PM me if you have any questions!