It is important to me that my classroom is welcoming to all people who enter. I hope that the visitor would feel included in our environment, hear a ton of discussion, and see themselves represented on our motivation board.

Last year, I spent hours preparing for a big meeting with the Ministry of Education. When I finally arose from my classroom ready to go, one of my students had made up the silliest song to try and help me relax and laugh before the meeting. It worked!

The most rewarding part about being a teacher is knowing that I have the ability to shape young minds and see the world differently than they did before.

I'm a big believer in students honing their media literacy skills. In today's world of non-stop information and social media, it's crucial that everyone knows how to sift through media content critically. This helps us spot misinformation and see when language is loaded with bias.