Saying "so long" to big city lights
And a goodbye to EQAO too
It's been a great ride
I started at EQAO as an item writer for the OSSLT in 1999, and began my first stint as an Education Officer in 2001. My EQAO life has been a bit of a roller coaster. My first administration was the 2001 breach. Nothing like starting with a bang! We newbies (all the English EOs were newbies that year) scrambled to produce a second test within months. Shades of 2012-2013 when I covered Joanne Rinella's mat leave. Yay! Another opportunity to create and score two OSSLTs in one year with an English team of newbies. Thank heaven for Danielle Cloutier! Because of the professionalism, the powerful work ethic and the collaborative spirit of the whole agency, all went well.
No matter the ups and downs over the years, EQAO people are simply the best. I have worked with so many caring, creative, simply amazing people - too many to name here. I will miss the mental buzz that happens in a hive of smart people, and I will miss the big hearts and smiles that happen when people know they are doing good work that matters.
Thank you.
OSSLT/TPCL team 2012-2013 (CRW missing- boo) on test day March 2013
Math booklets drying in the sun
As if a double admin of the OSSLT wasn't enough that year, the TCC was awash in July.
EQAO Sporting Life 10 k 2014
OSSLT/TPCL Team 2015-2016
My cubicle cousins
Santa hangs out with the best
Heading into the future - March 2015
See Rick wa-a-ay in the front leading the charge?
So many exciting projects ahead for EQAO. All this innovation makes it hard for me to leave. I wish you all the best!
Turning a corner...on to the next phase
Going home to Muskoka
"Walking in a winter wonderland"
Family so far, with another addition arriving in March
Believe it or not - I actually love doing this!
Please keep in touch
Email: joannelouisereid@gmail.com
Website: www.stephensprague.com
Location: 1150 South Monck Drive, Bracebridge, ON, Canada
Phone: 705-645-6697