Mervi Salo
@mervisalo.bsky.social
TDSB Centrally Assigned Principal, Instructional Innovation and Equity: Math, Science/STEM, Robotics, and The Arts (Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts).
Great new Korean Grill down the street from OCADU and AGO!
June 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Great new Korean Grill down the street from OCADU and AGO!
Visited GradEx 110 at OCAD U—Toronto’s biggest emerging art + design show.
Standout moment: an Indigenous photographer using traditional printing methods to explore land + memory.
#GradEx110 #IndigenousArt #EmergingArtists #OCADU #ArtAndLand #TorontoArts
Standout moment: an Indigenous photographer using traditional printing methods to explore land + memory.
#GradEx110 #IndigenousArt #EmergingArtists #OCADU #ArtAndLand #TorontoArts
June 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Visited GradEx 110 at OCAD U—Toronto’s biggest emerging art + design show.
Standout moment: an Indigenous photographer using traditional printing methods to explore land + memory.
#GradEx110 #IndigenousArt #EmergingArtists #OCADU #ArtAndLand #TorontoArts
Standout moment: an Indigenous photographer using traditional printing methods to explore land + memory.
#GradEx110 #IndigenousArt #EmergingArtists #OCADU #ArtAndLand #TorontoArts
As the year wraps up, I’m reflecting on what stuck with me-like learning with Dr. Ruth Beatty and our MLPs. We explored how story, data, and relationships come together in math-especially through trend lines and narrative-based problems. Math as story.
#RelationalMathematics #MathAsStory #TDSB
#RelationalMathematics #MathAsStory #TDSB
June 21, 2025 at 3:12 AM
As the year wraps up, I’m reflecting on what stuck with me-like learning with Dr. Ruth Beatty and our MLPs. We explored how story, data, and relationships come together in math-especially through trend lines and narrative-based problems. Math as story.
#RelationalMathematics #MathAsStory #TDSB
#RelationalMathematics #MathAsStory #TDSB
Supported the expansion of the Skills Ontario this spring-bringing hands-on STEM, trades, and tech to more TDSB elementary students. 33 teams. 4 medals. So much creativity & teamwork. Proud to build spaces where students see themselves as makers, problem-solvers, and innovators
#STEM #TDSB
#STEM #TDSB
June 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
TDSB Arts Co-op exhibition at Daniels Spectrum featuring powerful student paintings, photos & animations-celebration of student voice, identity & reconciliation in action. Huge thanks to Joanna Seydoux & Central Arts team!
#TDSBArtsCoop #TruthAndReconciliation #StudentArt #ArtsEd #DanielsSpectrum
#TDSBArtsCoop #TruthAndReconciliation #StudentArt #ArtsEd #DanielsSpectrum
June 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
TDSB Arts Co-op exhibition at Daniels Spectrum featuring powerful student paintings, photos & animations-celebration of student voice, identity & reconciliation in action. Huge thanks to Joanna Seydoux & Central Arts team!
#TDSBArtsCoop #TruthAndReconciliation #StudentArt #ArtsEd #DanielsSpectrum
#TDSBArtsCoop #TruthAndReconciliation #StudentArt #ArtsEd #DanielsSpectrum
Honoured to be recognized by National Art Education Association #NAEA and to be the only Canadian recipient in 2025. Nominated by the #OAEA, this reminds me how much it means when others take the time to see and celebrate our work. Deep gratitude to the many collaborators I’ve worked with!
#ArtEd
#ArtEd
June 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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The double number line: quite popular among the
@tdsb.on.ca Gr. 3 students. An effective visual tool to help solve multiplication, division and ratio-related #math problems! @mrjasonto.com @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mervisalo.bsky.social
@tdsb.on.ca Gr. 3 students. An effective visual tool to help solve multiplication, division and ratio-related #math problems! @mrjasonto.com @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mervisalo.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The double number line: quite popular among the
@tdsb.on.ca Gr. 3 students. An effective visual tool to help solve multiplication, division and ratio-related #math problems! @mrjasonto.com @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mervisalo.bsky.social
@tdsb.on.ca Gr. 3 students. An effective visual tool to help solve multiplication, division and ratio-related #math problems! @mrjasonto.com @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mervisalo.bsky.social
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Implementing @tdsbmath.bsky.social “Shaping Algebraic Reasoning” PD with our Math Learning Partner schools & teachers. As we enter our linear relations unit, gr 9 students are building patterns➡️equations➡️graphs. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Implementing @tdsbmath.bsky.social “Shaping Algebraic Reasoning” PD with our Math Learning Partner schools & teachers. As we enter our linear relations unit, gr 9 students are building patterns➡️equations➡️graphs. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
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Analyzing students' answers on EQAO sample questions from a google form to determine any common misconceptions & to help create small group instruction to work on specific topics with certain students or with the whole class. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Analyzing students' answers on EQAO sample questions from a google form to determine any common misconceptions & to help create small group instruction to work on specific topics with certain students or with the whole class. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
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Day 1 of Shaping Algebraic Reasoning allowed teachers to engage and play in the math. We built patterns with tiles and saw how this can help our students see the multiplier&constant, determine equations and make predictions. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social @tdsbmath.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Day 1 of Shaping Algebraic Reasoning allowed teachers to engage and play in the math. We built patterns with tiles and saw how this can help our students see the multiplier&constant, determine equations and make predictions. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social @tdsbmath.bsky.social
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When the correct answer isn’t 22, but I wouldn’t have known that if I didn’t use the mini whiteboards a a tool for assessment. This helped my partner teacher & I know that this was a question we needed to take up with the class. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social @tdsbmath.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
When the correct answer isn’t 22, but I wouldn’t have known that if I didn’t use the mini whiteboards a a tool for assessment. This helped my partner teacher & I know that this was a question we needed to take up with the class. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social @tdsbmath.bsky.social
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Analyzing gr 9 math student exit tickets & grouping them for targeted math instruction the next day. We were able to move students forward within a few minutes of small group instruction & collect data. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social @tdsbmath.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Analyzing gr 9 math student exit tickets & grouping them for targeted math instruction the next day. We were able to move students forward within a few minutes of small group instruction & collect data. @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social @tdsbmath.bsky.social
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Thin sliced activity on unit rates and proportion happening here. Being able to see students collaborating and engaged & hearing the math conversations is so great 😍 @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social @tdsbmath.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Thin sliced activity on unit rates and proportion happening here. Being able to see students collaborating and engaged & hearing the math conversations is so great 😍 @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social @tdsbmath.bsky.social
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Watch this gr9 solve 2x+3=x+1 w/ algebra tiles. Day before we used tiles to add&subtract polynomials. Then a bit of direct instruction for solving eq&off they went! I didn’t even do an example for multi step&they figured it out themselves. @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Watch this gr9 solve 2x+3=x+1 w/ algebra tiles. Day before we used tiles to add&subtract polynomials. Then a bit of direct instruction for solving eq&off they went! I didn’t even do an example for multi step&they figured it out themselves. @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
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Despite today's winter weather, teachers in North York #TDSB had an energy-filled Day 2 of Building Foundational #Math Skills! We analyzed the lasting usefulness of Up & Over 10 & Constant Difference & played games to promote various (+/-) strategies. @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mervisalo.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Despite today's winter weather, teachers in North York #TDSB had an energy-filled Day 2 of Building Foundational #Math Skills! We analyzed the lasting usefulness of Up & Over 10 & Constant Difference & played games to promote various (+/-) strategies. @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mervisalo.bsky.social
A lovely evening listening to the Mēla Quartet with the Toronto Guitar Society. This UK-based quartet has built a reputation for blending traditional repertoire with contemporary compositions. Their performance was intimate, technically masterful yet warm and inviting.
March 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A lovely evening listening to the Mēla Quartet with the Toronto Guitar Society. This UK-based quartet has built a reputation for blending traditional repertoire with contemporary compositions. Their performance was intimate, technically masterful yet warm and inviting.
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Great conversations re: the importance of teaching various strategies @ Building Foundational #Math Skills in the Early Years, Day 1. A very special Thank You to @tdsb.on.ca Gosford P.S. staff & students for offering their beautiful library for our learning! @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Great conversations re: the importance of teaching various strategies @ Building Foundational #Math Skills in the Early Years, Day 1. A very special Thank You to @tdsb.on.ca Gosford P.S. staff & students for offering their beautiful library for our learning! @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
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#Fractions through Paper folding today in the 4/5 class @Flemington PS. This hands-on activity was engaging and super fun for all students; at the same time: a great assessment opportunity for the teacher! @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#Fractions through Paper folding today in the 4/5 class @Flemington PS. This hands-on activity was engaging and super fun for all students; at the same time: a great assessment opportunity for the teacher! @tdsbmath.bsky.social @mrjasonto.com @mervisalo.bsky.social
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❄️ A great evening for all ❄️
Thank you to all students in our class community for putting together our bucket and body percussion/performance; behind the scenes & in the spotlight. #Teamwork
TY MsCraig, MrWellington, MsRambaran, Office Staff & Custodial Staff; & former McM (student mentors)!
#tdsb
Thank you to all students in our class community for putting together our bucket and body percussion/performance; behind the scenes & in the spotlight. #Teamwork
TY MsCraig, MrWellington, MsRambaran, Office Staff & Custodial Staff; & former McM (student mentors)!
#tdsb
December 19, 2024 at 1:30 AM
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Clayton La Touche named as new TDSB director
Clayton La Touche named new TDSB director
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has named its new top educator.
www.cp24.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Clayton La Touche named as new TDSB director
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📚 Last month, 30 educators joined our STEM Equity in Action workshop with the TDSB Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement!
✅ Address systemic barriers
🌍 Build STEM identity & belonging
🛠️ Use equity-centered lesson plans
Next session: Jan 30. Stay tuned! #STEMEquity #EquityInAction
✅ Address systemic barriers
🌍 Build STEM identity & belonging
🛠️ Use equity-centered lesson plans
Next session: Jan 30. Stay tuned! #STEMEquity #EquityInAction
January 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
📚 Last month, 30 educators joined our STEM Equity in Action workshop with the TDSB Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement!
✅ Address systemic barriers
🌍 Build STEM identity & belonging
🛠️ Use equity-centered lesson plans
Next session: Jan 30. Stay tuned! #STEMEquity #EquityInAction
✅ Address systemic barriers
🌍 Build STEM identity & belonging
🛠️ Use equity-centered lesson plans
Next session: Jan 30. Stay tuned! #STEMEquity #EquityInAction
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The NAEA25 Mobile App is here! View the session schedule, plan and create your session agenda, access handouts, connect with colleagues, and more! Download it for free in the Apple Store or Google Play Store or view it online at 💻 naea25.sched.com #NAEA25
2025 NAEA National Convention Schedule
Check out the schedule for 2025 NAEA National Convention
naea25.sched.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The NAEA25 Mobile App is here! View the session schedule, plan and create your session agenda, access handouts, connect with colleagues, and more! Download it for free in the Apple Store or Google Play Store or view it online at 💻 naea25.sched.com #NAEA25
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We are pleased to announce that Clayton La Touche has been appointed Director of Education for the Toronto District School Board. His appointment will take effect on February 10, 2025.
Learn more: bit.ly/3PpFisF
Learn more: bit.ly/3PpFisF
January 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We are pleased to announce that Clayton La Touche has been appointed Director of Education for the Toronto District School Board. His appointment will take effect on February 10, 2025.
Learn more: bit.ly/3PpFisF
Learn more: bit.ly/3PpFisF
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Hey McMurrich 🤩 a new challenge!
How many of these riddles can you solve?!?
🔬📸Digital Microscope Photography project with riddles. How might you augment the extraordinary in the ordinary?
@tdsb.on.ca
How many of these riddles can you solve?!?
🔬📸Digital Microscope Photography project with riddles. How might you augment the extraordinary in the ordinary?
@tdsb.on.ca
January 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Hey McMurrich 🤩 a new challenge!
How many of these riddles can you solve?!?
🔬📸Digital Microscope Photography project with riddles. How might you augment the extraordinary in the ordinary?
@tdsb.on.ca
How many of these riddles can you solve?!?
🔬📸Digital Microscope Photography project with riddles. How might you augment the extraordinary in the ordinary?
@tdsb.on.ca
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Educators, are you ready to take the next step in your teaching journey? Our newest AQ courses are designed to help you build leadership skills and foster meaningful mentorship relationships.
Learn more and register today: www.tdsb.on.ca/aq
Learn more and register today: www.tdsb.on.ca/aq
January 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Educators, are you ready to take the next step in your teaching journey? Our newest AQ courses are designed to help you build leadership skills and foster meaningful mentorship relationships.
Learn more and register today: www.tdsb.on.ca/aq
Learn more and register today: www.tdsb.on.ca/aq