In the spring of 2019, I traveled to South Korea, the Philippines, and China to visit friends, observe classrooms, and teach. In the Philippines, I taught disadvantaged teenage girls about mental health and problem solving, and spent time with students outside the classroom to discover their world through music, visiting homes, and making food together. I let my students direct the learning and create connections to fit their contexts and challenges.   ​

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In the 2014–15 and 2015–16 school years, I was a Care Group Leader at Steinbach Bible College. During these times, I mentored new students, helped to foster a healthy community, created learning experiences, helped with homework, and connected with each student in my group one-on-one. These experiences made me realize just how much I love teaching and connecting with others, and that the best way to do these is through small groups and one-on-one interactions.  

I have always loved music and theater. I play the flute, ukulele, piano, and I currently sing in my church choir. Over the past few years, I have been involved in various drama productions and toured with a small drama troupe teaching young people about theatre/improv across Manitoba and Ontario. Teaching both music and theatre is a perfect way for students to gain confidence, social skills, and perseverance.