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Sukhdeep Birdi

Sukhdeep Birdi’s teaching career began in Winnipeg, MB. She taught many different grades within the private and public-school sector for over 17 years, before transitioning to the English language learning field in 2013. Sukhdeep has always had a strong interest in teaching English and supporting newcomer students with their personal and academic areas. Presently, she works as an ELL specialist at an elementary school in Maple Ridge, BC.

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From the Author:

Springtime Traditions: ELL Students Illuminate the Significance of Nowruz

Over the years, our ELL students have eagerly shared stories about an important festival that falls over spring break: Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

Cherished Traditions: ELL Teachers Create a Cultural Video Project

In an effort to amplify our students' voices, we decided to create authentic resources that would highlight the wide range of celebrations and traditions that are important to them.

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