Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am originally from a small town in Southern Ontario called Delhi, located not far from Long Point Provincial Park on Lake Erie. After high school, I attended Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont. and completed my BA, majoring in English and history with a minor in psychology, and then my MA, with a focus on Victorian Gothic and gender studies. I completed my PhD in interdisciplinary studies at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Shortly after graduation, I took my position here at ULethbridge. I appreciate the small size of the university and its location along the Old Man River amongst the coulees. It is a beautiful campus with many opportunities to interact with the land and fellow creatures.
How long have you been at ULethbridge, and what do you here?
I’ve been at the University of Lethbridge since 2015. I work as an instructor in the Academic Writing Program and Department of English, and I regularly teach in the Cultural, Social and Political Thought graduate program.
What's the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is working with so many interesting, insightful, creative and talented students. I teach a variety of courses on campus, ranging from first-year to graduate courses, and each term, I get to learn from many students from different programs, disciplines, and backgrounds. As an interdisciplinary researcher, I greatly value these diverse exchanges and believe that our campus community benefits from cross-pollination across domains. I’m happiest when I can cultivate and participate in this cross-pollination, including hosting events like Hallow-Reads and the Environmental Conference of the Humanities (ECOTH) that highlight trans-disciplinary conversations and bring students, faculty and community members together.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Outside of work, I enjoy getting outside and immersed in nature as much as possible. I feel most peaceful and joyful when I’m listening to the land, other creatures, and their stories. My husband and I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, foraging and birding. At home, I’m likely watching a horror film, cuddling my cats, crafting something fun, or talking to my corvid friends, comprised of American crows, Black-billed magpies and blue jays. I have been feeding and interacting with local corvid families for close to a decade now, and they never cease to amaze me with their intelligence and playfulness.