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With Qualified Teaching Status from the General Teaching Council of England, and as an Ontario Certified Teacher in Canada, I am certified to teach in both countries. I was an elementary school teacher for 13 years and hold a master's degree in education.

I have experience designing, planning, developing and editing schemes of work, including detailed lesson plans with resources, and exam materials. I’ve written many policy documents, collaborated on national frameworks and lead school curriculum innovation.

I've shared my expertise and insight into life in the classroom with The Times Educational Supplement, Parents, Today's Parent, Teach Magazine, Ozy... Read on, you might learn something new.

Bat Conservation International •

Making a Splash on the International Stage

At COP16 in Cali, Colombia, BCI played a pivotal role in aligning bat conservation efforts with global sustainability goals.
“BCI staff broadened our network of conservation-focused groups and potential project partners,” says BCI Chief Scientist Winifred Frick, Ph.D.
BCI organized its first-ever side event at COP16, titled “How Bat Conservation Contributes to Global Biodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals.” This presentation underscored bats’ essential contributions to ecosystems and the...
Bat Conservation International •

Using the Power of Play to Save Bats

at Conservation International (BCI) has teamed up with Discovery Education and the LEGO Group for an exciting initiative, Build the Change, to shine a light on bats and inspire the next generation of conservationists. This program combines creative problem-solving, environmental education, and the power of play to teach students about bats and how they can make a difference.
At the heart of the initiative is a captivating Virtual Field Trip, Night Navigators: Build for Bats. This immersive exper...
TEACH Magazine •

Effective Strategies For Navigating Tough Parent Conversations

A teacher’s job is made easier through collaboration. This can be with school administration, other educators, and professionals like speech pathologists and psychologists. One of the most vital partnerships, however, is with parents. By fostering a strong home-school connection, parents can support homework and
provide insights about their child, while teachers can share classroom strategies for success.
Parents •

Why Some Parents Are Turning to 'Edutainment' to Get Their Kids More Excited About Learning

It’s no secret to parents that learning, especially in a school setting, isn’t exactly thrilling to kids. That’s why families are always on the hunt for creative ways to make learning more enjoyable for their kids—so that they might actually be excited about science, reading, and maybe even math. The growing trend among families who want to make learning fun for kids is called “edutainment.”
Bat Conservation International •

Healing the Land

Landscapes across the American West are increasingly susceptible to severe wildfires, which pose a significant threat to the habitat of many wildlife species, including bats. The Aldo Leopold Wilderness within the Gila National Forest has been particularly affected by these fires, including the massive Black Fire in 2022 that scorched 325,000 acres, devastating critical riparian zones that provide essential water and foraging resources for bats.
Bat Conservation International •

Beyond Borders

In the heart of the arid landscapes of the Trans-Pecos region of Texas and the sun-drenched terrain of Sonora, Mexico, a collaborative effort is underway to conserve agave and its vital role in supporting bat populations. Bat Conservation International (BCI) and key partners recently held meetings in Sonora and Texas to bring together diverse stakeholders to strategize, share successes, and forge partnerships for the Agave Restoration Initiative.
Bat Conservation International •

Teen Lobbies for State Bat

A 13-year-old California girl successfully advocates for pallid bat as a state symbol...

Naomi d’Alessio has always loved bats, and she’s had more experience with bats than most adults. She attended a bat conservation and ecology class at San Francisco State University’s Sierra Nevada Field Campus as an observer, and enjoyed it so much that she got her rabies vaccine so she could take the class again as a hands-on participant, handling pallid bats (Antrozous pallidus).
Today's Parent •

Is Social Media Rewiring Our Children's Brains?

Some of Canada's largest school boards think so and are suing tech giants Meta, Snapchat and TikTok.

Educators and health experts around the world have been raising the alarm about the negative effects of social media on children’s behaviour and development for years. Last week, U.S. Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy, declared social media unsafe for kids’ mental health. Now some of Canada’s largest school boards are taking their complaints to court.
TEACH Magazine •

Teach Magazine Book Club

The literary and educational communities are grappling with the challenge of recent book bans across the United States. In 2022 alone there were 137 gag order bills introduced in 36 state legislatures that sought to limit what materials could be taught or made available in public schools and libraries. Like so many American trends, this one is unfortunately migrating up to Canada too with recent stories such as a ban on books containing LGBTQ themes by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
TEACH Magazine •

Healing Through Art-The Legacy of the Williams Treaties

As we reflect—through a lens of truth and reconciliation—on the Williams Treaties, their history, and their impact on the communities they affected, we grapple with issues of colonialism, land rights, and healing.
For some Indigenous peoples, healing is expressed through art. It not only offers a therapeutic medium to work through generational trauma, but also provides a tangible and powerful way to educate and move an
audience in the form of a painting, sculpture, or traditional craft...
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