Education
I gained my Masters of Education at the University of British Columbia specializing in Teacher Librarianship.
In 1993, I gained my My Post Baccalaureate Diploma at Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, in curriculum studies.
In 1991, I gained my Bachelor of Education at Simon Fraser University. I have minors in history, psychology and early childhood education.In 1979, I gained my Early childhood Education Diploma at Brixton College, London, England
Teaching Experience
I am currently the teacher librarian at Hazelgrove Elementary School, Surrey, BC. We have a large body of students with diverse needs. It is an exciting, challenging position.
Previously, I spent 3 years in England teaching 6-7 year olds in a village school in the North West of England. I enjoyed my experience helping a small village school build their library and learning about smartboards. I have fond memories of the teachers and students I worked with. Prior to my experience in England, I taught in various schools (from inner city to high socio-economic) in the Surrey School District #36 in British Columbia for 15 years. I have taught kindergarten through to Grade Four.
Passionate About Children’s Literature
I love children’s books and enjoy sharing books with my students. I was not a child who loved to read and in fact hated it! I raged when my older sisters (both teachers) gave me books for birthday gifts. My whole experience of learning to read was painful and I can still remember the dread of being asked to read aloud in front of the class. I want my students to have a very different experience with literature. I pride myself on trying to match students with books that interest them.
Interests
Apart from my collecting children’s book I love to travel. I love the cities of Europe and the warm climate and resorts of Africa. Paris is my favourte city where I spent my honeymoon and my 50th. Birthday.
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