OK, so honestly I am having such an amazing time teaching and learning at John Oliver High School. This third week has been the best one so far, and I think it will only get better as I get used to teaching. As my SA would say “you have to get into teacher shape”. This week was full of new experiences. I taught in a ‘Trades Sampler’ for Aboriginal students. We taught them how to braze and spot weld. The students really loved it I think. I also got a hold of the senior wood class that I am teaching, meaning that I feel comfortable facilitating that class to its full extent. I am focused now on how to bring exciting and new projects in for the kids to work on. It is tough because you want to give them the best, but in order to do that it takes a lot of prep time and long hours. During my practicum I am happy to spend my time working on projects for the kids but it is quite tiring. Teaching has been a blast though!

This is the chain maille hacky-sacks that I made for an example (thanks Steve for the idea!)

this is the stand that  I made for the carving tools in the wood shop

This is the brazing and spot welding frame that I made for the Ab Ed trade sampler

More pieces I cut for the sampler

One of the students made this diamond frame, very cool!

Finally got the plans for the candy pooping dino for my 2 new international wood work students.