Please see accompanying ARTIFACT from the VSB Pro-D day where I did a workshop for Home Economics teachers:

VSB Pro-D Presentation:Garden as Classroom

I have always been curious about the world and hope to continue my quest for learning along side the sharing of that knowledge. Part of being a teacher is being a part of a greater school community.

While doing some Volunteer work at Eric Hamber Secondary, I had  the opportunity to do a workshop for the 2009 VSB Pro-D day. It was an honour to be able to meet future colleagues and to learn more about Home Economics teaching. I see opportunity to combine school ground gardens with home economics and to expand classrooms beyond the  box of the classroom and to integrate some teaching outdoors.

After the workshop, teachers came away with ways to implement a school garden program. A few were very inspired and wanted more information on how to make an outdoor classroom a reality.

In addition, I have been active advocating for hand-on learning and see the value of inter-generations learning developed by UBC Farms, Terra Nova and KidSafe programs. I was proud to share my  knowledge at the IOP Conference in Education, May 2010.

To expand my own growth and to continue to examine the important role Home Economics,  I have submitted a proposal for a Conference in London, March 2011, on Shape Shifting: Stewarding Home in the Digital Age. The classroom module will have students look at their home domain and their role as domestic artists. I am excited about the results and hope to be able to follow up with my colleagues.