Informal Meet and Greet with Mr. Kertes

by Mr. Kertes

Dear Parents/Guardians (Eng 9, EFP 11, EFP 12):

I am Mr. Kertes and I teach English 9, English First Peoples 11, and English First Peoples 12 this term at CHSS.

At the start of each term I invite families to attend an informal (optional) “meet and greet” or open house in my classroom (room 308 at CHSS).

Please feel free to stop by to ask any questions or to learn more about your child’s upcoming course.Many families use this time to let me know about supports your child needs or questions your child has about the course.

  • Who: Families/students in any Mr. Kertes class this term
  • What: Informal (drop-in) meet and great (open house)
  • Where: Room 308 at CHSS
  • When: Wednesday February 5th:
    • 4:00-5:00 PM (drop-in, no need to RSVP) OR
    • 6:30-8:30 PM (drop-in, no need to RSVP)

If you cannot attend but would like to speak with me, please text me at 778-884-5343 and we can set up a time to talk by phone or in person on another day. Text is the best way to reach me. Please let me know if you have any questions or ways I can support your child’s learning at school. Text is usually best or you can send an email. Feel free to do this at anytime during the semester.

Mr. Kertes
English Teacher

778-884-5343
tomkertes@sd52.bc.ca

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Introduction: Mr. Kertes di waayu. Kittitas ada Boosn di wil ‘waatgu. Canadian ada Boosn 'nüüyu. Kxeen di wil dzogu. Adabiis di pdeegu.

About: Mr. Kertes is a high school English teacher in Prince Rupert, which is in the territory of the Ts’msyen, at Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) - home of the Rainmakers. The language of the Ts'msyen is Sm’algya̲x.

Education: Master in Educational Leadership (2019) (VIU); Bachelor of Education: Indigenous Perspectives in Education (2014) (SFU); Diploma: Early Childhood Education (including Infant/Toddler) (2010) (Langara); Graduate Studies: Human Development and Applied Psychology (2008-2009) (OISE/U of T); Bachelor of Arts: Psychology (2003) (University of Washington)

Experience: English teacher at CHSS (2023-current); Grade 7 teacher and Drama 8 teacher at PRMS (2018-2023); English teacher and Drama teacher at Gidg̱alang Ḵuuyas Naay (2016-2018); Teacher at Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary and Tahayghen Elementary (2015); Early Childhood Educator at UBC (2010-2013); Policy and Communications Advisor at Ontario's self-regulatory College of Early Childhood Educators (2009-2010); Instructor – Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Seneca College (2008); Executive Director at Pike Market Child Care (2003); Director of Learning Services at Puget Sound Learning (1994-2000); Early Childhood Educator – Children’s Garden Preschool (1997-2000)

Thomas W. Kertes CV (pdf)

Tom Kertes Resume