Message from Dr. Kathy Sanford
Associate Dean Teacher Education

Vision Statement for Pre-Service Teacher Education

Graduates of teacher education programs at the University of Victoria are professionals who believe in the lifelong transformative power of learning and who actively promote the principles of justice, equity, respect, and safety within a diverse and democratic society.

The Faculty of Education plays a vital role in preparing new teachers to make a difference in their communities, with their students and with their colleagues. The teaching profession has a profound impact on the lives of children and their families, and we at UVic are proud to play an important role in preparing future teachers. We have a long and strong tradition of teacher preparation and are committed to continuing this tradition. We continue to provide leadership in the areas of education and teacher education, and to work closely with our school and community partners.

I am excited about my new role as Associate Dean Teacher Education, to have the opportunity to continue developing exciting educational initiatives for a strong 21st century teacher education program. As a teacher and teacher educator for over thirty years, I have a lifelong commitment to education, to working with children, youth, and adults as they take up leadership roles in their communities and in society. I am committed to promoting principles that support a diverse and democratic society: equity, social justice, respect, and safety.

Our program offers dynamic programs, courses, and experiences that connect the past, the present, and the future in a range of educational spaces. We welcome students with diverse backgrounds, ideas, experiences, and interests as they prepare to become teachers, and we offer programs to meet the needs of future teachers. We encourage our students to engage in critical, reflective, and creative thinking as they prepare for an educational career.

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