Dr. Shelly Niemi
A Hiker's Guide to Cultural Safety
A Hiker's Guide to Cultural Safety
Microsoft includes a number of assistive technology apps and tools such as Immersive Reader and Office Lens in its suite of programs. This session will provide an introduction to tools that can support students with diverse reading and writing abilities in programs such as Microsoft Teams, OneNote, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint and the Edge Internet Browser.
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Dr. Shelly Niemi is Nehiyaw-Metis Iskwew, and currently holds the role of District Administrator of Indigenous Education with the Greater Victoria (SD #61). Dr. Niemi has held district leadership roles within Indigenous Education within the British Columbia public education system for over 13 years. Her doctoral work was focused on Culturally Responsive Leadership and Pedagogy within public education and how CRL can further improve the outcomes for Indigenous students across the education system. Dr. Niemi is a mother, foster parent, WHL billet mom, and community volunteer within sports and public safety. She also has a strong connection to the families and communities she serves and the Elders and knowledge keepers she works with.
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