Welcome to Mino Mikan E.S!
Mino Mikan, a K to 6 Elementary school with Early French Immersion and Regular English program is set to open in September 2024.
Caren Hollinger, the Vice Principal and I are looking forward to welcoming 485 students and over 50 staff members from a variety of schools. Together, we will strive to create a learning environment with a strong focus on academic excellence and a strong foundation in social emotional learning. It is a real privilege to be part of an amazing team of teachers, early childhood educators, educational assistants and support staff to create the best learning environment for all our students.
During our inaugural year, we will aim to establish a safe learning environment where students accept different perspectives and understand that our differences make us stronger. Students will have opportunities to celebrate and feel proud of their identity in order to better understand and accept the identity of others. Our objective is to use authentic learning experiences that promote higher order thinking while acquiring the foundational skills in Literacy and numeracy.
As an educator for over 26 years, I have held different roles in various boards of education as a teacher, an instructional coach and an administrator. I am a strong believer in the power of education. In the words of Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” I have always seen my role twofold: teaching students how to learn and helping each student become a positive contributor to our society. A saying that I often repeat to all students is “Make a difference in your community”.
Educating children is a shared responsibility amongst all adults who are in the sphere of influence of each child. I look forward to working with you to ensure that each student at Mino Mikan E.S. is receiving the best educational experience possible.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
I wish all of our students and their families a year filled with great learning! Let’s all make a difference in our community!
Yours truly,
May Tannous
Principal, Mino Mikan E.S.