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Birth
I was born at the Red Deer regional hospital to two hard-working parents. My mother a teacher and my father a self-employed contractor. I was born with a cleft lip, which caused some complications with my mouth and teeth growth. As a result, I underwent surgery to repair my lip as well as later surgeries to correct my teeth and other issues. -
First Day of School
I attended my first day of kindergarten at Oriel Park Elementry School. I remained there through to grade five and I absolutely loved that school. -
Middle School
I attended Glendale Middle School through the 6th to 8th grade. -
First Day of Highschool
I attended Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School.
At this school is where I officially realized becoming a teacher is what I wanted to do. -
Empowering Minds Retreat
While I was attending Lindsay Thurber High School I had the opportunity to experience the Empowering Minds Leadership Retreat. It was a great experience that helped me break out of my shell, and make the move towards becoming a leader. -
Learning Disability
I seemed to struggle very much once I started High School, and began to shut down. My mother noticed, and being a teacher experienced in special needs, helped me immensely with different strategies as well as had me assessed.
I was assessed with a learning disability in writing and reading, which allowed me to get the help and supports I needed for my studies. Simple strategies and techniques made a world of difference for me. This is part of the reason I desided to become a teacher. -
High School Graduation Day
I Graduated from Lindsay Thurber High School, all thanks to my amazing teachers.
Because of the support I received from my teachers as well as my mother, I realized teaching, and helping students learn is what I wanted to do. I decided to apply for the Bachelor of Education Program at the Red Deer Colleage and thankfully received an acceptance letter. -
First day of College
I was accepted into the Bachelors of Education Program at the Red Deer College, and began my studies. -
Middle Years Program
After my first two years at Red Deer College, I applied to the RDC UofA Middle Years collaborative program. I was very excited when I was accepted as I could continue my studies in Red Deer. Here I experienced my first practicum, at St. Patricks community school, as well as my final practicum at West Park Elementry School. -
Substituting as an Education Assistant
During the final year of my degree in the UofA, RDC Collaborative Middle Years Program. I was hired by the Red Deer Public School District to substitute as an Education Assistant during my free days. This has been a great learning experience for my future career
