About Me

         I am grateful to live and work on the unceded traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Sinixt, Secwépemc, and Sylix people, in community with diverse people including those of Metis, diverse Indigenous and immigrant backgrounds.  I identify as being of settler ancestry from mostly Northern European descent.  My ancestors began settling on Turtle Island at least 150 years ago, in the land we now call British Columbia.  I am also mother, step-mother, Aunty and cousin to relatives of Indigenous and Metis ancestry.  In my work, I am an Inclusion Support Teacher and Case Manager in School District 8.  I have worked in various roles and districts as a teacher for over 20 years. Currently, I am pursuing my Professional Master's in Education (PME) in Indigenous Education through Queen's University, as part of my personal commitment to Truth & Reconciliation with Indigenous people, including my own family members, colleagues and students.