We can skip taking attendance.

My name is Ms. Bayne and I’m a teacher candidate in the KIPP cohort in UBC’s Teacher Education Program. In September 2016 I will be out in the world, teaching all of the children, but until then this space will be where I post my work and my reflections, and act as a channel for the excitement that comes along with learning to be a teacher. As I am easily excitable, I’m going to need it!

I intend to learn to teach effectively and with purpose, with a focus on the primary years, through a lens of social justice and humanity. I hope to help guide a new generation of human beings who are kind, free-thinking, and socially conscious, that not only want to facilitate change but have the skills to actually do it. Tall task? Oh, yes. But is it worth it? You better believe it.

Look for posts in this space on a regular basis, because there will be lots of stuff going on! I’ll be posting in a couple of different ways. First, I’ll be sharing things like lesson plans, games, themes and more, to use as a resource for myself and other teachers and act as a dynamic and evolving CV of all my education-related work. Second, the blog/vlog posts will be more reflective and personal so you can really get to know me, your new favourite teacher.  Teachers are people, too, and we have things to say!

“But Ms. Bayne,” you ask, incredulously.  “How is any of this relevant to non-teachers?” Well, friend, let me tell you!

I hope the information I share here, both personal and academic, will help the greater public to understand what it really means to be a teacher, and the intense work and dedication that is essential in taking on that role. The tremendous care that goes into educating your children is something to be savoured, unlike that paste, Billy, so put it down!

All photos and other intellectual property here are either my own or used with permission under creative commons licensing, and will be attributed to the original creator with links whenever possible.

Class dismissed!

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