David Velazquez - ULethbridge Stories (Page 2)

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.

Shining Student Dante Gentile

Educator by day and lead guitarist by night, Dante Gentile's journey at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by a passion for teaching and a deep appreciation for those who have inspired his career choices. He now sets his sights on teaching a social studies curriculum that rocks.

School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Education winner: Moriah Edge-Partington

Moriah is a lifelong learner, dedicated to staying curious and open to possibility. Motivated by her extreme passion for her field of work, she aims to translate her research into practical solutions, offering support to teachers navigating burnout and trauma.

School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Counselling winner: Sydney Gelineau-Olay

A trailblazer in her field, Sydney's academic career includes a project to advance the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ therapy clients and writing a textbook chapter. Sydney assures that while her accomplishments are the result of hard work, she would not have achieved these feats without her peers.

William Aberhart Gold Medal in Education winner: Hayley Bedard

Originally from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Hayley Bedard has found a new home in Lethbridge's School Division. Often described by her peers as an emerging teacher who will change the field of education, Hayley attributes much of her success to those who have helped her along the way.

Faculty of Education Gold Medal winner: Toshi Uyesugi

Toshi Uyesugi's excellence in her program stems beyond her perfect 4.0 in both mathematics and education. A true advocate for welcoming personal change through venturing outside the comfort zone, Toshi will look to embody this principle as she pursues a master's degree.

Shining Graduate Cody Chipman

Having just accepted his first teaching position directly out of university, Cody Chipman (BA/BEd '24) attributes much of his success to his loved ones and support network. He now prepares to embark on yet another journey as his family eagerly awaits the arrival of a new addition.

Shining Educational Leadership Graduate litspyaapainskiaki (Singing in the Wind), Irene Young Pine

Guided by her past, Irene Young Pine (MEd '24 (BA/BEd '11)) continues her journey towards cultivating the next generation of teachers. Drawing from the reconciliation of her own lived experiences, she looks to advance her work as an educator by teaching Indigenous Education at Ulethbridge.

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.