Recipient of award: Excellence in Teaching Finalist 1998 2002 - 2008 T. D. Baker Junior High English language arts department head (2002 - 2006) Academic Challenge, English language arts 7, 8 & 9 NorQuest College English 089 Writing (evenings, 2008) Bachelor of Education Degree University of Alberta, 1978 Bring the benefits of my diverse experience and d_____ enthusiasm to students in the Vancouver area. Teacher with Edmonton Public School Board 1980 - 2012 This program provides education and a therapeutic environment for children up to 18 years of age, while they reside in the hospital. The role of the teacher includes participation in the psychiatric assessment and/or treatment as well as assessing and addressing educational needs. 1980 -1991 Glenrose School Hospital Child and Family Psychiatric Unit 1991 -1993 Royal Alexandra Hospital Child Psychiatric Unit This program is similar to the Glenrose program (above) but their stay was limited to six weeks. 1993 -1995 Westmount Junior High School Teacher of mathematics, English language arts, drama, health, social studies, and computer technology.  1995 -2002 Dickinsfield Junior High School Assignment similar to Westmount plus Language Arts Department Head (2000 - 2002) during which time benchmark scores on Provincial Achievement tests improved from 65% to 85% due