I have a degree in Recreation and Health Education from the University of Victoria and I finished the 16- month Post degree program for elementary school this past December also at Uvic. I have been a TTOC since mid January. I have always wanted to be a teacher but my learning disabilities held me back so I spent 5 years working at the gym as a fitness instructor and personal trainer as fitness and health is my other passion. Teaching was always my dream so I didn't let my learning challenges stand in the way and here I am today.

I am in this course because learners have such diverse needs nowadays as well as there are lots of behaviour issues going on and I want to be the best teacher I can for all the students and have the knowledge I need. As a teacher you are responsible for every student. When I was doing school, I didn't get the support I needed and I hated school because it was so hard for me. I wasn't diagnosed until second year university with a learning disability (reading, processing, and sensory), ADHD, and recently I figured out that my brain and eyes don't work today (visual dysfunction) which explains my learning disabilities. I still worry that the kids won't be able to understand my explanations sometimes because of the way I process information but my strength is in the relationship building and love/care for children which is soo important now in teaching! Another reason for taking this course is incase in the future I want to specialize in special education and I will be able to relate to the students who are facing similar challenges that I did. I almost didn't get hired because of my learning disabilities which still makes me mad today. Everyone had told me during my practicum that I would be hired in a heartbeat but apparently not. It is such a backwards system sometimes.

I have a fiancé named Josh and a 6 month year old golden doodle named Archie!!! See photo attached!! I love anything fitness related, hanging out with friends, nature, and all animals!!