Education
I am currently a student at the University of British Columbia in the Master of Education Program. I am 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, EnglandTeaching Experience
I am currently teaching 6-7 year olds in a village school in the North West of England. For the previous 15 years, I have taught in various schools (from inner city to high socio-economic) in the Surrey School District #36 in British Columbia. 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.
Interests and Hobbies
Apart from the obvious, collecting children’s books! I love to travel and sew. I am currently in England which has given me the opportunity to travel around Europe relatively cheaply.
