Dawn McConnell

Greetings. My name is Dawn McConnell and I have had the absolute pleasure of being part of

this amazing community for the past 34 years and have dedicated my career to education

throughout that time. Over the course of my 34 year teaching career, I have had the opportunity

to serve in a variety of roles and teach multiple grade levels - experiences that have shaped my

belief in the importance of relationship building, supporting the whole child and helping every

student reach their full potential.

After retiring 2 years ago, I knew that I could not walk away from teaching and I have continued

my passion for education by working as a substitute teacher. I have been happily married for 32

years to my Métis husband and together we have two amazing grown children - a son and a

daughter - who are both married and living wonderful lives. In my free time, I enjoy gardening

and spending quality time with family and friends.

I am extremely excited to join the incredible team of educators at Roots of Resilience Charter

School. I look forward to sharing my experience, enthusiasm, learning from my colleagues,

building meaningful relationships with students and families and continuing to grow as an

educator. I am especially eager to deepen my understanding and appreciation of Indigenous

cultures, perspectives and ways of knowing and to embrace opportunities to learn alongside the

school community. Together, I hope to contribute to a learning environment where every student

feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed and achieve their full potential.