ABOUT

Learning. Teaching. Sharing.

As a girl who grew up in a small Ontario town with only one available school, I have a deep appreciation for the communities that grow out of shared education. My approach to teaching is inclusive, adaptive and highly catered to each student’s needs. My goal is to bring compassion and curiosity into the classroom. There is nothing better than seeing the excitement in a student who has just discovered something new about the world around them. In so far as I have been able to develop a pedagogical philosophy this early in my teacher training, I have made a commitment to centre empathy above all in my classroom. I am interested and invested in cultivating a trauma-informed practice that honours and values the lived experiences of students in an attempt to create a safe, healthy learning environment.

MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My teaching philosophy is living and breathing and continues to grow. At this time, I am deeply committed to cultivating safe spaces in which students not only feel that they belong but in which their autonomy, agency, and dignity is respected. I believe that modeling behaviour is one of the most powerful tools that educators can use to show students ways of coping with difficult emotions, conversations, and conflicts.
I hope to engage in a trauma-informed practice in which I centre empathy and value vulnerability so that when students leave at the end of the day they do so feeling respected and validated.
My philosophy is hinged on the premise that I embody what I espouse and I choose do so with courage and wholeheartedness.

A FEW MORE THINGS...

Some examples of me as an educator and my interests outside of the classroom

Spending time in our favourite place for learning from nature.	I love spending time in the environment, nothing better than a weekend away in the Parks!	I am constantly working to expand my worldview, this Red Cross educator training was a great way to spend the weekend!
Very happy to have made so many friends in my Teacher Education program.	Spending time with my AT during first year. How cool is this VR set?!	Me and my AT from first year. She showed me how to be a true community leader.
Such a great opportunity to get this picture with Henry Burris! What an inspiration!	It was great to be able to spend time with my peer teacher candidates learning about International Humanitarian Law from the Red Cross.	Spending weekends the best way I know how!
Me and my mom! I could not be prouder of her and her Dragonboat team!	Canoeing in Algonquin Park	Spending time drawing with these two.
A great time spent in Tobermory. I love exploring Ontario's vast landscape!	Me and one of my favourites: Gus	I take my civic responsibilities seriously. I love having a voice in my vote!
Me and my best friend, Emmylou.	One of the last times my class and I got to spend time in the forest together.	A beautiful day spent in our local environmental landscape.
Using math in a kinesthetic way helps all students with learning retention. We love making mistakes and learning from them together!	More hands on learning!	I love being able to show students in addition to telling them about scientific phenomenon!
I felt so special to have a small group to teach.	Hands on education allows students to multiple entry points to learning key curriculum concepts.