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I was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. An only child to a single mom, my childhood shaped me as a learner, and a versatile communicator.
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My parents encouraged learning, in all forms, and helped me to realized that knowledge of the world, the outdoors, and people are important, just as academic learning is important.
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Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Year 1
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University wasn't all it was cracked up to be in year one, so... off I went to Australia. New Backpack. New Boots. Adventure called. I was an emotional wreck the minute I landed, and terrified for a good deal of the year... but I wouldn't trade that experience for anything!
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine (year 2)
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Sometimes where we start is not where we end up. With plans to become a veterinarian, I moved to Saskatchewan. Veterinary medicine did not happen, but an agriculture degree with a specialization in animal sciences did!
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What I found out in my journey to become a veterinarian, was that I actually loved learning about animals and environment, more than I actually wanted to have a career devoted to healing them. Throughout my undergraduate degree (particularly through an opportunity to participate in an Honour's Research Thesis project) I discovered a passion for research, and that I had a knack for asking good questions.
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Junior Environmental Toxicologist, Oil & Gas, Mining, Power
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My first student came into the world one month early. After much consideration, my husband and I decided that my career (long hours, inflexible commitments, and a long commute) was officially on hold. Full-time Mamahood began... Best. Job. Ever.
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My passion for research and learning did not end upon the arrival of my kids. Rather, my interests were redirected. I discovered a new direction in the areas of parenting, positive discipline, brain development, and learning, which opened doors to the world of education that I had never considered before.
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What could be better than one little human to teach, to guide, to cherish... well, two. Baby boy number two zoomed onto the scene 2 months earlier than expected, and only added to my mothering bliss.
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Developed inclusive, and community-focused school council including organizing and coordinating up to 100 volunteers. Developed, in collaboration with the school community, standard operating procedures and a school council 2-year plan for continuous growth and development of school council
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Center Street Church, Airdrie Campus: Curriculum development, volunteer management and recruitment, child-safety planning and implementation
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Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, substitute (Oct., 2016 - present)
Chinooks Edge School Division (Sept., 2015 - June, 2016)
Rocky View Schools (Jan. - June, 2015)
General assistance and learning support; focus on literacy and numeracy, implementation of specific IPP goals.