Sept. 23, 2025

Embedding Time for Collaboration Through a District-Wide Early Dismissal with Elk Island Public Schools - Ep 78

Embedding Time for Collaboration Through a District-Wide Early Dismissal with Elk Island Public Schools - Ep 78

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership

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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a conversation with members of the senior leadership team at Elk Island Public Schools to discuss how their division has prioritized collaboration by embedding time for it into the school calendar for 2025–2026, and what it means for their schools, staff, and ultimately, students.


Learn more about Elk Island Public Schools at https://www.eips.ca/


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Connect with Sandra Stoddard

Email: Sandra.Stoddard@eips.ca


Connect with Judy Anderson

Email: Judy.Anderson@eips.ca


Connect with Kari Huk

Email: kari.huk@eips.ca


Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @hewsonk27

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 


Connect with Lorna Hewson 

Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @LornaHewson 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104


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