About Me
Education
Dalhousie University - 2004
Bachelor of Science | Advanced Major in Biology
University of Windsor - 2009
Bachelor of Education | P/J Urban Education Program
Additional Qualifications - Ontario College of Teachers
French as a Second Language, Specialist
Special Education, Specialist
Mathematics Part 1
Teacher- Librarian Part 1
Certifications
Google for Education Certified Educator, Level 1 & Level 2
Google for Education Certified Innovator - #LON17
Google's Geo Teacher's Institute 2017
Mindfulness (Stress Management & Resilience Techniques - UBC, Faculty of Education)
Mentoring Certificate Course (York University)
Apple Teacher
During my work in the classroom:
Students engage in activities that spark their interest and facilitate oral communication as they embark on their journey to uncover the curriculum in French and English.
Through inquiry and project-based learning, students are empowered to make meaningful connections between the curriculum and their everyday lives.
Technology facilitates learning and the communication of ideas through G(oogle) Suite for Education.
There was a lot of excitement - and sometimes noise - as we collaborated to problem-solve and grow as learners.
Preferred Technologies:
G Suite for Education (Google Apps for Education)
Google Classroom
Google Sites
Laptops and Chromebooks
Lego Mindstorms EV3s & Lego Spike
Professional Experience outside of the classroom
Future Design School
As an Education Lead at Future Design School, I worked with a team facilitating professional development in schools and districts and provided support for educators looking to help equip their students with future-ready skills. I also worked to build community through #FDSChat - Twitter chats for educators looking to build future-ready competencies in students.
MaRS Teacher in Residence and E-Thinking Pilot with the TDSB
Along with a colleague, I prepared a unit that was promoted through MaRS and the TDSB to assist teachers in their understanding and incorporation of Entrepreneurial Thinking in the classroom.
Bring IT Together (BIT) Conference Innovation Station Presenter
I facilitated conversations around inquiry in the classroom and school through our School-wide Water Inquiry Project.
#tdsbEd Twitter Chat Co-creator
Co-creator of #tdsbEd - Twitter chats for TDSB Educators to share, learn and connect. I was a 2018 recipient of a TDSB Excellence Award for #tdsbEd. Through conversations on trends in Education from STEAM to Mindfulness, it has become an online community of educators dedicated to improving their practice to ensure greater student success, well-being and achievement.
ETFO Blogger - The Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning: Practical Ideas and Resource for Beginning Teacher
Blogging about my experiences and learning in Education.
TDSB Tinkering Thursdays Facilitator
Facilitated tinkering sessions as a part of a team working to create professional development opportunities for teachers in our board to come together and learn from each other.
Conference Presenter
EdTech Team Canada GAFE Summits 2016/2017 (Toronto, Montreal and London)
TDSB Google Camp 4.0 & 5.0
ETFO Women in ICT Conference - 2017, 2018, 2023
Connect 2017 & Connect 2018 - Canada’s Learning and Technology Conference
STAO Conference 2017
Bring IT Together (BIT) Conference Presenter - 2015, 2017
Unleashing Learning 2018
ETFO Summer Academy Presenter, Mentor and Moderator - 2020 - present
ETFO French as a Second Language Conference Facilitator - 2021, 2023
I was invited to present on a variety of technology-related topics such as: an Introduction to the new Google Sites; Digital Breakouts using Google Slides; Leveraging Twitter in the TDSB and Beyond; and Innovation and Collaboration through Entrepreneurial Thinking and G Suite for Education. Please take a look at the Presentations and Workshops page for my sessions.
