September 5, 2017

Bienvenue! Welcome!

I am thrilled to be continuing in music at West Oaks F.I.P.S.. Making the switch into a non-homeroom subject has been an amazing experience, and I thoroughly enjoy sharing my musical abilities with 250+ students.

For those new to the school, I have a B.Mus in performance (cello) from the University of Western Ontario (currently Western University), as well as my B. Ed. from the same university. I am also the co-founder and cellist of a string quartet and trio ensemble, which has provided music for various occasions since 1999. I have been a freelance musician who has played under different batons in the area, and was fortunate to have the opportunity to perform on stage with Canada's own Sarah Slean in 2013 and again in 2017.

Before joining West Oaks, I was a homeroom teacher (Grades 8, 5 and 4) in French Immersion from 2001-2016. My move to West Oaks has been a great experience.

I am looking forward to making music with the grade 1 - 6 students again this year, and to continuing sharing the program with my partner in crime, Mme Gallant.. We have many exciting things happening at the school - details to follow over the next few weeks and months.

Should you need to contact me at any time, please email me at i.sturby@tvdsb.ca or contact the school office at 519-452-8650.

Musically yours,

Mme Sturby