My Education Journey

I was born.

Jul 14, 1962

I am the youngest of four, born to an engineer and a high school math and physics teacher.

Schooling begins.

Sep 7, 1968

I loved school right from Grade 1! So much so that I played "school" after school, weekends, and most of the summer.

High School Graduation

Jun 30, 1980

I graduated from Ross Sheppard Composite High School in Edmonton.

University

Sep 4, 1981

After a year of working at a TV station in the Publicity and Promotions department, I began my post-secondary studies at the University of Alberta in a pre-professional year for Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Marriage

Sep 21, 1985

I married a thoughtful, intelligent man who continually helps me learn and grow.

U of A Graduation #1

Apr 15, 1986

I graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts with distinction, and a double major in Linguistics and Psychology.

Meanwhile, back at the Ranch...

May 1, 1987

We began an adventure of several years working with youth and children as directors of a youth ranch, about 2 hours north of Edmonton.

And Baby Makes Three...

Apr 23, 1990

Our first son was born, and thus began the greatest teaching moments of my life.

And Four...

Jan 25, 1992

Our second son came into our lives, and training in collaborative studies began.

And Five...

Nov 29, 1993

Son number three. This crazy mix was a teaching/learning challenge. Only two hands and three wiggly boys.

Homeschooling

Sep 10, 1996

I began to formally teach my children at home. This would prove to be a constant source of joy and delight for the next 20 years, as well as one of the most challenging and rewarding teaching opportunities I've had.

Last but not least...

Jun 30, 1997

Our youngest son joined the pack, and became a learning tool/toy for his older brothers.

Back at the Ranch

Jan 15, 2000

We went back into camp work. This involved staff training and teaching horseback riding and canoeing to teens and children.

Sign Language

Jun 3, 2010

I completed Level 4 of sign language training, and began teaching classes to educational assistants in Grande Prairie, Edmonton, and Red Deer.

Homeschool Grad

Jun 20, 2014

My youngest son graduated high school at home, which launched me out of "homeschool mom" into my next adventure.

University Round 2

Sep 9, 2015

I began my studies in the U of A Bachelor of Education/RDC Middle Years Program.

U of A Graduation #2

Apr 21, 2017

After two intense but highly rewarding years, I graduate with a Bachelor of Education.