Ryan Clarke

Engaging Lessons

These photos show debates, student presentations, and the Model UN activity in my classroom. I strive to have an engaging and inclusive classroom. I do this by:

• Using varied instruction to support diverse learning needs.
• Allowing for open-ended projects.
• Leading varied activities: Inquiry-based projects, debates, simulations (Model UN, Mock Parliament, etc).
• Making connections to real-world situations that kids can relate to.

Inclusive Classroom

I strive to create a classroom environment that is inclusive and differentiates for students' needs and abilities. I have worked with parents and staff to implement IPPs and LPs for students. I also have the perspective of working as a parent with my childs' teachers on his IPPs.

As a father of a neurodivergent child (suspected autistic, awaiting assessment) and someone who is neurodivergent myself, I have a personal understanding of varying challenges and support needs. I have had the opportunity to work with some children with learning disabilities and challenges in my classes and in my role as Grad Coach. Through one-on-one coaching, I have assisted students that had both academic and social challenges, in developing the necessary tools and strategies they needed to feel empowered and achieve success.

I actively strive to establish a classroom atmosphere that celebrates and respects the diversity of students, fostering inclusivity for individuals of various abilities and backgrounds, such as LGBTQ+ students, people of color, and other marginalized communities.

Indigenous Perspective

My grandfather is a residential school survivor and my father attended an "Indian Day School". My Metis heritage profoundly influences my teaching. I always strive to include Indigenous perspectives in my teaching. Furthermore, I have organized Metis Week events where students got to engage with and learn about Metis culture firsthand. In a CTF course, I taught finger-weaving to foster appreciation of Indigenous art forms. By incorporating Indigenous perspectives and meaningful experiences, I strive to create an inclusive, culturally responsive environment, enhancing understanding and nurturing respectful global citizens.

School Participation

These photos show examples of my participation in the school community, outside of my classroom. I have partaken in many aspects of the school, including:

• Remembrance Day Assembly Organization
• Being the Indigenous Co-Lead, and organized Metis week
• Being Head Yearbook Coordinator
• Coaching Curling and Jr. Badminton
• Participating in Tuesday Karaoke
• Participating in Intramurals
• Taking Part in Teacher Band
• Being the Teacher Welfare Rep

Teaching Younger Ages

I have had a few opportunties to work with younger aged students. I taught Grade 2 during one of my practicums, and I really enjoyed it. I also worked with elementary students when I was employed at the Fort Museum. Some of the responsibilities I had at the Fort Museum included:

• Leading educational school group tours of the museum
• Acting in an educational play for elementary students
• Facilitating interactive educational programs for elementary students

Community Involvement

These photos show examples of my participation in the community (Elk Point). I have taken part in a lot of events and aspects of my community, including:

• Volunteering with Children's Theatre
• Performing in Community Theatre
• Moderating Town Election Debate Forums

Student Vote

I am always looking for ways to get my students interested in real world applications of the things I teach in class. One of the ways I do that with my students is by organizing the CIVIX student vote during elections. Here are some photos of one (out of four) I have done during my career at FG Miller. There is also information about a field trip tour of a residential school that I have taken my students on a couple of times.