In this article for The Conversation, our Associate Dean, Teacher Education and Distinguished University Professor, Dr. Kathy Hibbert, explores teacher shortages across Canada, the issues impacting teachers right now, and offers solutions for moving forward.

Click the link below to take a read. You can also have your say by scrolling toward the bottom of the page to leave a comment.

It's estimated that less than 1% of the world's population have ran a marathon. 

There are likely even fewer who do so while balancing teaching, being a foster parent, jingle dancing, and pursuing an Doctor of Education.

Click below to read Robyn Michaud's inspiring story.

The Fourth R, a program developed at our Centre for School Mental Health in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, will expand its impact on youth even further thanks to an investment from the Ministry of Education.

We were joined by several community leaders, partners, and politicians to celebrate the good news!

Looking to incorporate physical activity in your classroom? Want to boost your online teaching skills? Look no further than OpenEdu!

We launched the website earlier this year and it serves as a one-stop shop for a wide range of free resources developed by our researchers and community partners.

From toolkits to courses, OpenEdu has something for teachers, students, and administrators alike!

In this installment of our Transforming Education, Transforming Lives story series, we catch up with Western Education alum, John Paul II Catholic Secondary School vice-principal, and one-fourth of The McAuley Boys, George McAuley.

George reflects on his more than 20 years of teaching, which began with him splitting his time between the classroom and the stage.

Want your story featured? Reach out to Rosie Triebner, our Director of Community Engagement & Development, at rtriebne@uwo.ca.

Join your fellow alumni, collaborators and community partners for a celebration of all things education at Museum London.

This year's event will be extra special as we kick-off the 50th Anniversary of our establishment as a faculty at Western University. We will also honour the contributions of those who attended Althouse College prior to this 1974 milestone. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and we have so much to celebrate!

It will be an evening of networking with brief remarks from our incoming Associate Dean of Teacher Education, Dr. Anton Puvirajah, our Alumni Champion, Rhodora Meliton-Vanderpool (BA'98, BEd'99), and our Dean, Dr. Donna Kotsopoulos.

Live music will be provided by Cindy Quick. Complimentary canapés and refreshments will be served. A cash bar will be available.

When: Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Museum London, 421 Ridout St. N., London, ON.

You are invited to join The Huron County Network for the inaugural Huron County Alumni and Friends Dinner, hosted by Faculty of Education Dean, Dr. Donna Kotsopoulos. 

Whether you live in Huron County year-round or make it your vacation home - come and celebrate your shared Western connections while enjoying a delicious dinner and a guest speaker. Alumni from all grad years are encouraged to attend!

Our guest speaker will be Bryan Neff, Associate Vice-President (Research) and biology professor speaking about Ecological Echoes: Lake Huron’s Changing Fish Community and the Future of our Global Waters. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Dr. Neff's marine research taking place right in Huron County.

Program:

5:30 p.m.  Cocktails
6:30 p.m.  Buffet Dinner
7:10 p.m.  Dr. Bryan Neff's Talk

Cost:

$50 per person
$45 for alumni from the past 5 years and current students.

Head Coach and Western Education alum Greg Marshall is once again inviting fellow alumni to cheer on his Western Mustangs as he hosts our Teacher Appreciation Football Game.

The game is tentatively set for Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m., when the Mustangs are set to host the Windsor Lancers.

Interested? Reach out to Rosie Triebner, our Director of Community Engagement & Development, at rtriebne@uwo.ca.

Save the date!

Join Western Alumni on one of their upcoming educational travel trips. With so many destinations to pick from, it will be hard to choose just one!

We are fast approaching the launch of our 50th Anniversary website as we celebrate the Faculty of Education's establishment at Western University in 1974. We will also honour the contributions of those who attended Althouse College prior to this milestone!

Our website will feature a virtual memory archive, made up of photos and stories from your fellow alumni. A big thank you to John S. who submitted the photo above, which dates back to 1993.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Faculty of Education (Althouse College), the broader Western community, and the neighbourhoods along the Thames River and throughout the city of London, Ontario," says John.

"I thank the St. George's and Princess Elizabeth Public School communities for welcoming me as a young teacher candidate."

We are always striving to provide our alumni with the stories they want to read. We'd love to have your feedback and see what we can do to help you keep up with the Faculty of Education.

Share your thoughts by sending an email to Andrew Graham, our Communications & Community Engagement Officer, at agraha85@uwo.ca.