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Message From the President Building on Past Successes … Moving Toward the Future Change should be viewed as an opportunity for growth and innovation, and it is with these goals in mind that last winter I undertook the challenge of the presidency of the McDowell Foundation. I sincerely thank the previous board for their leadership role in conducting the Foundation’s governance review and implementing changes to the board structure. Governance practices, administrative procedures and general organizational strategies have been modified and modernized to align more directly with the changes recommended within the review. The previous board was disbanded last winter with the election of six new board members. In 2012 the board turned its attention to developing the fundamental groundwork that will serve to inspire and guide the renewal and growth of the McDowell Foundation. We are sharpening our own perspective by looking inward through a strategic planning process, in preparation for a rebranding and positioning process. The result will be an organization that embraces change, strives for innovation and more closely meets the needs of the community that we serve. Connecting with Saskatchewan teachers and our community is key to our ongoing success. We are committed to strengthening the connections among research, practice and making meaning of the results in order to improve outcomes for all learners. Terry Johanson AnnuAl RepoRt 2011-12 pAge 1
Message From the Manager New Beginnings, New Possibilities .... At the McDowell Foundation, we find our passion by facilitating teacher-led research to enrich learning and build communities in Saskatchewan. We encourage experimentation with innovative ideas and methodologies related to teaching and learning to achieve improved outcomes for all learners. This past year has been one of excitement and renewal. Existing publications, services, conferences and activities are being strategically evaluated to ensure we are maximizing benefits for Saskatchewan teachers, communities and children. New projects have been planned or started and networks are being developed in preparation for future focus groups and other consultations to ensure teachers and our community are involved in the renewal process. We received increased donor support in 2012 and the Foundation awarded nine teacher-led research projects and three development grants totaling close to $85,000. We are also invigorated by the opportunity we have, through a generous donation from the Estate of Durward Seafoot, to proceed with the development of a new strategy for the dissemination of research results. This project is expected to guide the identification, selection and testing of distribution channels, methods and communication tools that are preferred by the majority of teachers and community members. Support from donors, sponsors, university partners, teacher groups and our many volunteers are so very appreciated, not only by the Foundation, but also by the many hundreds of Saskatchewan teacher researchers who have received our grants. We deeply appreciate your continued support. Lanette Kuchenski pAge 2 AnnuAl RepoRt 2011-12
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