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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.