Disappointments

March 23, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

What do you do when you are disappointed with how something worked out? I had my heart set on hiking the West Coast Trail this summer. I had been preparing, creating lists, researching, planning with my friend, starting a new workout routine, the whole works! But as things go sometimes, life doesn’t always give you […]

Banff

December 9, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Alright everyone, I have been missing for awhile. A lot has been going on. Being a teacher means I live a life of exhaustion, highs and lows. Love my job, but it has been taking me away from the outdoors. In the summer I have the pleasure of traveling to Banff, AB. I haven’t been […]

Outdoor Classroom

May 4, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

One of the things I love about being a teacher is learning new techniques and going to professional development sessions. Recently, I went to a PD session that looked at how to incorporate the outdoors in our classes and how to enhance nature literacy in students. What an amazing experience! And I had the chance […]

New Orleans

March 30, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

Well, my little sister got married on Monday! It was a wonderful ceremony and we had the opportunity to visit New Orleans in the process. We didn’t stay long. It was a quick flight down, touristy things one day, wedding day, and fly back. But, we saw some beautiful scenery. Even in the […]

Teaching Outdoor Education

March 13, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

One of my favorite parts of my job is teaching the subjects I am passionate about. Part of that is, not surprisingly, nature! One of the CTF options I teach to kids is Environmental Stewardship and Outdoor Pursuits. Long name, I know. But we shortened it and now we love it! One piece of the […]