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Hello everyone,

My name is Cecile and I am a bit of a late addition to the course, but I'm very glad to meet you all. I'm currently in my second semester of the MEd program (Studies in Teaching and Learning concentration). I'm currently an occasional teacher with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, as well as a permanent Grade 5/6 Spanish teacher with the International Languages program.  I currently speak four languages and have a background in classical, symphonic and rock/metal music (in which I am currently an independent recording artist!). I have taught music, Spanish and French at all levels (JK-college level) for the last 13 years.

Like many of my classmates, I also enjoy travelling and hope to have the opportunity to do so again. The photo below is from my family trip to Europe last summer and was taken in front of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

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Hello class! Fancy seeing you here! I live Calgary and I am finishing my last two classes of the MEd degree this semester. I love Harry Potter, music, film, and literature. I adore reading, the TV show Friends, and Bob Ross. I studied English at Mount Royal University in Calgary and I wrote my thesis on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

I hope all is well with you wherever you may be.

(Here's a Bob Ross painting of some mountains that look a lot like the Canadian Rockies).

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Hello everyone!

My name is Courtney Mosewich and I am a public high school teacher living in Regina, Saskatchewan.  I am currently enrolled in the Master of Education concentration in Second Language Education and I have completed 4 courses. I completed my Bachelor of Education with a major in Arts Education and concentration in English literature (secondary) in 2017 and my Bachelor of Arts with a major in visual art in 2018 at the University of Regina.

I look forward to working with everyone over the next few months!

Courtney Mosewich
cmose076@uottawa.ca

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Hi all! My name is Sanjana and I'm a fairly recent grad from the BEd program (graduated in 2019) at UOIT in Oshawa (was at UofT right before that!). It didn't take me long to decide to jump into my masters so that's why I'm here! Besides being a student, I'm also a secondary OT with the OCDSB (I alternate between Ottawa and Toronto a lot) and I work as an associate teacher for a private school in Toronto (associate teacher is basically fancy for a full-time supply). My degrees and teachables lie in the fields of biology, chemistry, environmental science, math and English but I also enjoy history.

I love to travel and at the beginning of this year I had the opportunity to visit my parents' country, after 10 full years! Other than travelling, I enjoy reading and creative writing. Because of the pandemic, I've also taken up baking and cooking (but mostly baking).

I look forward to working with everyone this term!

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Hi Everyone!

My name is Mireille and I currently work for the University of Ottawa, at the Faculty of Arts and I'm completing my Master in Education (Society, Cultures and Languages) part time. I completed my Bachelor in Sociology and French Litterature. I do not hold a Bachelors of Education, but I'd say its definitely something I look forward to completing in the next year or two!

In my free I enjoy reading (mainly horror or bibliographies), cooking, volleyball and spinning.

I very much look forward to working with all of you this term!

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Hello everyone!

My name is Shannon and I am a middle school teacher finishing up my 16th year teaching – eek! I am currently teaching online from Nova Scotia although my school is in Bermuda. I love traveling and I have lived in Indonesia, Serbia, South Africa, and China.

I’m originally from Ottawa and still have family/friends there so I return often. I graduated with my undergrad from UofO and received my B.Ed. from Nipissing University. Camping, hiking, canoeing and sitting around a campfire are some of the activities I miss from my time in North Bay completing my teaching degree. I miss skating on the canal, the Tulip Festival, and all my old haunts in Ottawa. Hopefully I will be able to visit this summer.

On the weekend, I enjoy curling up with my pups, a good book and hot cup of coffee. I also enjoy sci-fi and I am currently catching up on Star Trek Next Generation in preparation to watch the new(ish) Picard series.

I’m excited to take this course as I’ve never taken any feminist classes before!

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Hello Everyone!

My name is Ellen, and I am an Elementary school teacher in Quebec. I graduated from the Bachelor of Education program at McGill university in 2015 and have been teaching for the past 5 years. I have held many different educational roles during this time, while I earn experience and work towards a permanent position. I have worked as an English Second Language teacher (to international students and Quebec Francophone students), a grade 1 homeroom teacher, and a resource teacher. I am currently in my second semester of the online M.Ed program (Studies in teaching and learning). Though I was born and raised in the South Shore area of Montreal, I recently relocated to Gatineau, Quebec. While I have enjoyed exploring my new area, this has been put on hold due to everything that is going on with the Coronavirus.

In my free time I enjoy reading, baking, and all things Disney. I also enjoy learning about different cultures and beliefs.

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Hello everyone,

My name is Jingsha Yang, you can call me Julia as well. I was born and raised in Sichuan, China, which is famous for spicy food.Yes, I am a spicy food lover. Last year I relocated to Ottawa because of my family, I was super excited to start my new life here. As I like to know the local culture and customs in a new country, I am willing to learn more about Ottawa and Canada.

I love food, movies, swimming and skiing. I love watching Friends whenever and wherever I am. I would love to hear which character do you like if you like to share with me.

Looking forward to working with all of you in the following weeks. :)

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Hello Everyone!
I'm Jiliane, I'm a Registered Nurse working part time on a labour & delivery unit at a hospital in Ottawa while studying in the MEd program (concentration in health professions education). I'm passionate about women's health and gender equality in healthcare and in education. I'm really looking forward to delving into the contents of this class and getting to connect with all of you!
Lately, with all of this social distancing, I have had the chance to do a lot more biking, cooking (something I have never enjoyed until recently - I've been having a lot of fun trying new things in the kitchen!) and reading, while off from school last month I read ‘My Life in France’ by Julia Child and ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ by Frances Moyes (I highly recommend both if you are in need of a little mental get-a-way to France or Italy haha!)

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Hello everyone! My name is Chantelle and I am in my final term of the Masters of Education program focusing on society, language and culture.  I have a long educational background that began with international business and German and ended with a double major in Linguistics and Women's Studies.  With my certificate teaching English as a second/foreign language, I have background teaching in an ESL course among young adults, adults and university studies.

My hobbies include reading, spending time with my adorable cat, baking, listening to music, yoga, cooking, running, watching tv and hanging out with my friends.

I look forward to this term and learning from each and every one of you!

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Hello! My name is Elizabeth, and I am beginning my Master of Education with a concentration in Teaching and Learning (virtual). I am originally from Cambridge and currently quarantining with my parents... (it’s been tough if you catch my drift). I completed my Honors Bachelor of Arts, specializing in Psychology this past summer from Western University.  In the Fall, I will also be starting a Master of Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) at Brock University. My current plan, upon completion of my graduate studies, is to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. However, this is subject to change as I am very open to any opportunities that come my way!

On my summers off during my undergrad, I worked at a Science and Engineering Summer Camp, Engineering Science Quest, located at the University of Waterloo. I began as a University Leader, creating themed summer camps for children in grades 1 and 2. In my final year, I discovered my passion for inclusion and the field of disability studies, as I was the Program Support Team Leader. In this role, I was the point resource for camper accommodations. I love Camp, and I believe it can create the best environment for children to grow, build confidence, and learn!

In my free time, I enjoy being around friends and family, as well as hosting any type of party/get-together. Even in quarantine, I ensure a zoom party with friends at least once a week. I also enjoy knitting, hiking, talking about cats and dogs, and drinking wine with my mom (Patty). I am very excited about this course as I have taken a few women studies courses in my undergrad and eager to dive into the applications of feminist theories in education.

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Hello Classmates,

I am excited to be taking this class. I was reluctant to take online courses because I prefer the social nature of on campus classes, but now I have no choice. I am taking two courses this summer, this and inclusive and special education.

I am single with no children by design. I currently don’t have any pets but am up for any pet/house sitting anyone may need. I am currently staying with my mother in Carelton Place ON, because of the pandemic. My mom has a cat and my housemate in Ottawa has two cats, a dog and a parrot. I am looking forward to being able to move more freely and spend time with people other than my mom again.

I enjoy traveling, watching tv and movies, reading and camping. The photos below include pictures of insects I have taken on three continents, Africa, Asia and North America.

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Hi guys! My name is Megan, I'm 22 years old and I'm in my final semester of the MEd program in the teaching and learning stream. I have a background in Criminology, but have decided to pursue education and hope to become a teacher.

In my spare time I love to cook, bake, eat good food,  play with my pets, workout, play sports, spend time outside and hangout with my friends.

Below is a photo of myself and my kitten, Leo. He has kept me sane and happy through quarantine, although I'm not so sure I have kept him sane and happy.

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I've included my intro as a video :)

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Hello! I’m Natalie and I’m a Grade 1 teacher in Edmonton, AB. I’m in my second semester of my MEd in Studies in Teaching and Learning. I have been working with children for the past ten years in various roles such as in-home therapy aide, educational assistant, and teacher. I am particularly interested in inclusive education.

In my free time, I love travelling, spending time with my family and friends, trying new restaurants, staying active, and playing violin in a chamber orchestra. I’d love to chat with you about your favourite travel destinations, recipes, and music.

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Hi everyone! My name is Jassi and I'm a Registered Nurse (RN) from Toronto. I work in the Paediatric Inpatient Unit and will receive training to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the upcoming month. I enjoy working with children and babies because they radiate so much positivity and resilience. I decided to pursue my MEd because I'm interested in assuming an advanced educator position to enhance nursing education, patient education, and student nurse education. In my spare time, I like to Netflix (can you tell I'm a millennial yet?), find cooking recipes, and self-teach myself about history. As a conversation starter - what are you all currently watching on Netflix/HBO/Crave/TV? Looking forward to working with you all this semester.

I wish I had a professional picture, but here's a selfie of me below.

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I am looking forward to working with everyone this semester! I like dogs, birdwatching, photography, and travel. I have been fortunate to be able to teach online from home so far during this pandemic, and worry about others who don't have this privilege.

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