I'm a proud Branksome Hall alumna, where I spent two of the busiest years of my life. When I graduated in 2000, I was fortunate enough to receive the Carter-Ledingham Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the School. My favourite thing to do was to give tours to new or prospective students and their families (strange, since I myself was a new student for 50% of the time I was at BH). I carried on this tradition (along with the Royal Stewart tartan) when I arrived at Queen's University.
I received my Honours Bachelor of Science degree (Subject of Specialization: Life Sciences) from Queen's University in 2004. During that time, I worked in residence, sang in choirs, tried to be sporty by joining the gymnastics club (with absolutely no previous experience) and continued my love of giving campus tours to students and their families.
Even though Queen's has no formal dance program, I absolutely credit it for my dance education. Queen's Dance Club is the largest recreational club on campus, having over 500 members when I worked as an instructor, co-vice president, then co-president in my final year. This was my first opportunity to learn every detail required to manage a large organization. It ran like a well-oiled machine because of the detailed 'transition binders' that past presidents faithfully passed on to the next generation of leaders.
Even though Queen's has no formal dance program, I absolutely credit it for my dance education. Queen's Dance Club is the largest recreational club on campus, having over 500 members when I worked as an instructor, co-vice president, then co-president in my final year. This was my first opportunity to learn every detail required to manage a large organization. It ran like a well-oiled machine because of the detailed 'transition binders' that past presidents faithfully passed on to the next generation of leaders.
At Western, I received my Bachelor of Education (Biology & General Science) in 2010, and my Master of Education (Educational Psychology & Special Education) in 2012. I began my Doctorate (PhD in Education Studies) in the fall of 2012. In addition to my course work, I've completed further training to round out my professional development:
- Guidance and Career Education, Part 1 (2013): Ontario College of Teachers
- Instructional Skills Workshop (2013): Western Teaching Support Centre
- Foundations of Project Management Part I (2014): Mitacs, Inc. & E.M. Sciences