As our COVID summer nears an end, many of us are left in the position of wondering what’s to come this fall. Although many schools are taking on different protocols for socially distant learning, it’s safe to say that won’t be experiencing our usual “back to school” routine. Whether your child will be facing partial or full online schooling this fall, we’ve created a guide to help ease the transition of back to virtual learning from home. Creating a Workspace Creating a workspace that’s optimal for learning is key for minimizing distractions and allow for a healthy separation of school from play. Although we are all dealing with a wide range of home spaces and layouts, there are still small adjustments we can create to make the most out of our given space. Here are our top 3 tips for creating an ideal workspace: Create a separate learning space This...
One of the many ways the pandemic has impacted us is the way in which we perceive our day-to-day lives. In the hopes of strengthening our sense of connectivity during these unprecedented times, we reached out to a few of our very own leaders at Teachers Life and asked them to share their insights on how COVID-19 has impacted them both professionally and personally. These include Kim Woodman, our Director of Underwriting; Cherisse Norman, our CFO and Doug Baker, our President and CEO. A New Work-Life Balance It goes without saying that those who are bringing work into the home may experience some shifts in our personal lives. Including our ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance. However, as Doug, Kim and Cherisse point out, these circumstances provide an opportunity to achieve a healthier balance than ever before. Cherisse shares the benefits of working remotely with children at home as...
As a new parent, you’ll experience a lot of joy – and a lot of worry. Protecting your family can seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. A good life insurance plan can help reduce worry and stress. Here are a few tips for making a plan to protect your family as it grows: What's an estate plan? An estate plan establishes your wishes for the transfer of your estate and the care of your children in the event of your death. As discussed in our blog post 4 Tips for Making Estate Planning Easier, an estate plan provides legal clarity. It outlines your after-death wishes and the distribution of your estate. If you don’t have a proper estate plan, if you die your family may be subject to unnecessary costs and confusion. Your final wishes may be misinterpreted or unknown, whether they relate to funeral arrangements or the...
This year, we have the honor of recognizing an exceptional student with the Hall & Hall Education Award. The Hall & Hall scholarship is awarded to one post-secondary student who is entering into a faculty of education teaching program. We are pleased to share that this year’s deserving recipient, is William Nicolaou of York University. William is the son of Tom Nicolaou, an educator in the Toronto District School Board. Plans for Post-Graduate Education This coming fall, William will be attending Teachers College at York University for the Junior / Intermediate program. Following the completion of his B.Ed, he plans on taking additional qualification courses so he can have the opportunity to teach at the senior level of grades 11 and 12. Dedication to Learning While reflecting his most valuable memory from his post-secondary experience thus far, William tells us about his Teaching Assistant opportunity at Western for music composition,...
