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Danica Ferris

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Faculty of Education graduate Kaye Bonto wants to encourage students' natural curiosities

Witnessing "a-ha moments" and seeing her future students be immersed in learning and creative pursuits that interest them is what excites Faculty of Education student Kaye Bonto most about becoming a teacher.

Faculty of Education 4 min read

A legacy of gratitude for higher education: How the Wigham Family impact is still being felt in the Faculty of Education

Darol and Evelyn Wigham’s history of generosity roots back to one main thing: gratitude for their own paths through life.

Giving 4 min read

Education Shining Student Grant Skoretz

Grant Skoretz took a love for physical activity and sports and is turning it into a combined degree is Kinesiology and Education at ULethbridge.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Brave spaces for vulnerable conversations: Advocating for tangible EDI initiatives in academia

Working to make academic spaces more equitable and welcoming for racialized individuals has always been a labour of love for Dr. Sandra Dixon, and one she feels the weight of at times.

Public Professor Series 3 min read

How two ULethbridge researchers are empowering teachers in southern Alberta schools

Reading is at the root of learning, and the teaching of reading has been a key interest of a pair of University of Lethbridge teacher educators for a long time, albeit in different ways.

Faculty of Education 5 min read

Faculty of Education Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera

Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera decided to pursue a Master of Education because of her belief in the importance of continued education.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Education Shining Student Rachele Preston juggling student leadership and becoming a teacher

Faculty of Education Shining Student Rachele Preston has taken every chance to get involved with the campus community during her time at the University of Lethbridge.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Education Shining Student Trey Twigg overcame challenges and wants to help students do the same

Trey Twigg wants to be a teacher because he has a desire to make a real, positive difference in the lives of students.

Faculty of Education 6 min read

Education Shining Student Kortlyn Suberlak wants to have a positive impact on students

Making connections with classmates and faculty has been key for Kortlyn Suberlak throughout her time in the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Ni'tsitohkito'pi (Lone Rider), Andre Crop Eared Wolf is working to be a better educator

Ni'tsitohkito'pi (Lone Rider), Andre Crop Eared Wolf (BA '03, BEd '06), has returned to where his journey as an educator began, with a desire to continue learning and improve his practice.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Education Shining Student Taylor Dunning-Horvath

Taylor Dunning-Horvath discovered a love for teaching others to go along with his love of math and science at ULethbridge, leading him to the combined degrees program.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Eric Garner taking love for music from professional recording studios to the classroom

Eric Garner (BMus '14) returned to ULethbridge nearly a decade after completing his Bachelor of Music because he found a desire to share his love of music with youth.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Mirroring modern classrooms: Faculty of Education alumni support room renovations

As classes began for the Fall 2023 term, a pair of busy classrooms in Turcotte Hall had received a significant makeover, aimed at better preparing student teachers for what they will step into in the field.

Giving 3 min read

Madison Demers combined her science and teaching interests for a combined BSc/BEd

Madison Demers (BSc/BEd '23) pursued both her love of biology and teaching others through the combined degrees option offered at the University of Lethbridge.

Fall 2023 Convocation 3 min read

Chelsea Wilson jumped into graduate studies, teaching and new motherhood with both feet

Chelsea Wilson (BSc/BEd '16, MEd '23) returned to the University of Lethbridge after her undergraduate experience with the Faculty of Education set her up for success as a teacher in the field.

Faculty of Education 6 min read

Kacie Bosch chasing both her international basketball dreams and a teaching career

Kacie Bosch (BA '20) has returned to the University of Lethbridge for more hard work on the court and in the classroom.

Shining Students 2 min read

Education Shining Student Jaxon Harvey

A rediscovered interest in math and the love of teaching others led Jaxon Harvey to the Faculty of Education, where he thrived as a pre-service teacher.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Education Shining Student Toshi Uyesugi

Toshi Uyesugi says the practicum experience she received in the Faculty of Education has set her up for success teaching middle school math.

Faculty of Education 2 min read

Education Shining Student Joely Navarro-Bellavance

Experiential learning opportunities like the Faculty of Education professional semesters and a term in Quebec have reaffirmed a love of language learning for Joely Navarro-Bellavance.

Faculty of Education 3 min read

Education Shining Student Azia Burton

Azia Burton always knew she wanted to join the Faculty of Education, but she did some exploring before finding what she was passionate about and committing to majoring in Science.

Faculty of Education 6 min read

Taylor Molstad - School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit, Master of Education

Taylor Molstad (MEd '23) says the most important lesson she learned as a graduate student centres on the importance of nurturing curiosity and embracing the spirit of exploration.

Spring 2023 Convocation 3 min read

William Aberhart Gold Medal in Education winner Mahaliah Peddle is following her natural curiosities in teaching

As medal winner Mahaliah Peddle (BEd '23 (BA '19)) prepares to walk the stage at Spring 2023 Convocation, she shares how following her own interests has helped her thrive and find confidence as a new teacher.

Spring 2023 Convocation 4 min read

Shining Graduate Janey Deacon-Rosamond enters her teaching career after finding inspiration in students

Janey Deacon-Rosamond's (BFA/BEd '23) time at the University of Lethbridge was all about exploration. She says persistent trial and error eventually led her down the path she was meant to take.

Spring 2023 Convocation 4 min read

Shining Graduate Toni Craig believes continued education is key for educators

Toni Craig (MEd '23) pursued a Master of Education to serve better the junior and senior high school students she teaches. As she prepares to walk the stage at Convocation, Craig is sharing her story and encouraging other educators to take the plunge and continue their learning journeys.

Spring 2023 Convocation 3 min read

Shining Graduate Student Fisayo Latilo

Fisayo Latilo (BA/BEd '19) returned to the University of Lethbridge to pursue graduate studies after teaching for both the Calgary Board of Education and Lethbridge School Division.

Faculty of Education 2 min read
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