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My Birthday!
I am the oldest child in my family. I was born in Edmonton, Alberta and I was raised in St. Albert near the Hole Greenhouse family. -
Moved to Cold Lake, Alberta
My family moved to Cold Lake, Alberta when I was six years old. My parents bought a farm on the edge of Ethel Lake. It was there that I truly learned to appreciate gardening and the outdoors. -
Cold Lake Public School & The Cheerleader
I attended the Cold Lake Public School from grades 1 to 9. My highlights were an academic award in grade 6, track & field, and being an awesome cheerleader. I was first on the bus and last off each day. I had many relatives and friends who made those bus trips the best part of the day! -
High School Here I Come!
Grand Centre High School is where I discovered my love for English Language Arts and tutoring. I had a wonderful opportunity to tutor ESL students. -
High School Graduation
In 1985, I graduated with an advanced diploma, but the best part was graduating with 200 other graduates that had come from all over the world. Our high school was the designated high school for the military base. It was through these friendships that I was determined to explore the world. -
Red Deer College - Round One
I entered the Business Administration program as I knew I wanted to gain additional education. -
First Corporation
I started my first chain of women's clothing stores. I operated these stores for 9 years and sold the corporation. This was a great learning experience! -
Second Corporation
I worked with husband in a grocery store partnership for 7 years. I trained many people in all aspects of the industry. We had wonderful experiences travelling the globe and attending food conferences. I learned about many different cultures and customs. -
JASA Regional Coordinator
I trained corporate volunteers to deliver Junior Achievement Programs for 5 school divisions in central Alberta. It is through this job that I found my passion for teaching in the classroom and decided to return to school. -
Red Deer College - Round Two
I returned to Red Deer College for upgrading and I finished with a University Transfer Studies Diploma. I made President's Honor Roll! -
Red Deer College - Peer Tutor & Peer Mentor
I tutored a variety of 100 to 300 level course for three years. I gained valuable insight from students on academic probation and students with disabilities. -
St. Martin de Porres School - Care Coordinator
I supervised a dynamic group of students from K-5 on Mondays for two years. -
Red Deer College - Round Three
I returned to the Donald School of Business to complete a Management Certificate. I made the Dean's list! -
Third Corporation
We built and started a quick-service restaurant in Gasoline Alley, Red Deer. -
CAREERS: The Next Generation - Assistant Field Director
I developed new curriculum for the volunteer classroom presentations. I facilitated employer/school surveys and presented information sessions in the classroom throughout central Alberta. -
University of Alberta/Red Deer College - Round Four
I was accepted to the University of Alberta - Bachelor of Education Middle Years Collaborative Program at Red Deer College. I am anticipating my graduation for spring 2018. -
AFX Practicum - Holy Family School, Red Deer, Alberta
Grade 4 - Taught core subjects along with art, religion, and music. -
St. Gabriel Online School
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