Like many folks at Met, I am a person of many interests: I have a deep appreciation for the arts, theatre, reading and writing, craft, etc. I'm no expert at any of it, but I'm nearly always experimenting, tinkering or playing around with some kind of little creative side project (recent projects: printmaking, sewing, and textile dyeing, and I always have some kind of needle felting / fibre project on the go). Another big source of joy for me is spending time being active in nature. I love hiking, climbing, camping, gardening, and cycling. I'm also a bit of a biology nerd and particularly love to marvel at just how weird and wonderful the natural world is. Before becoming a teacher, I studied biochemistry / genetics, which I mostly use now for the purpose of being really enthusiastic about bugs, lichens, and plants.

I absolutely love that I get to indulge these interests, and learn new ones, alongside students. I am always moved by seeing the things students create, the things they care fiercely about, the humour and ideas they bring to what we do. Met is such a special school where I get to learn from and with everyone, see students nurture their unique interests, and help them figure out how they can be who they are in a way that does good for the world. I really believe that we all have perspectives and identities that offer something valuable, and the most meaningful part of my work as a teacher is to help students identify this for themselves (alongside me as I do the same!).

I am excited to begin my journey here at Seven Oaks Met School after spending the last few years at Exchange Met. 

I was born, raised and went to school on the west coast of Canada, and made the move to Winnipeg about 5 years ago. I have loved getting involved in various communities in the city, from running clubs to badminton drop-ins to rock climbing gyms, which has allowed me to explore my hobbies and make connections in my new home town. 

It has also been great getting outside and exploring the province through road trips, camping and trail running excursions. I look forward to spending time outside with my classes and making meaningful connections with the land, while also demonstrating and discussing the benefits of leading an active and balanced life. The ultimate goal is to create a safe, welcoming environment that allows students to explore a wide variety of activities while figuring out how movement and healthy habits can fit into their lives, both today and into the future.

In 2025/6, I will be a grade 9 advisor. I love helping young adults figure out how they can contribute to their communities and have been involved in teaching and mentoring in one capacity or another for over 20 years. I do a lot of work with students on chemistry, biology, physics, pre-cal and applied math credits. I also love finding ways to integrate climate change, history and Dungeons & Dragons into anything I do.

Before becoming a K-12 educator, I worked at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for 14 years and was a sessional instructor for the University of Winnipeg's Master’s of Development Practice program. I have a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in foreign service, a master’s degree in forestry and land use from Oxford University, and an education degree from the University of Manitoba. I have lived and worked in the US, Costa Rica, the Philippines, England and Canada and travelled extensively around the world.  I am vastly outnumbered by engineers at home.