Intermediate Teacher – Ethel Gardiner
What do you love most about your job?
I love interacting with students, having meaningful conversations, solving real life problems in a safe classroom setting, being a safe person for students and staff (mental health first aid), creating a fun and inclusive learning environment where I can see students grow/try new things. Encouraging students to chase and work towards their dream.
What is a challenge you face?
I face burnout as I always give a lot to my students. Dealing with challenging behaviours in the class.
What is a recent tiny victory, quick win that you would like to celebrate today?
A “thank you” from a struggling student.
Share your favourite quote
Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.
What is something others may not know about you?
I am a traveler, I love to learn about other cultures/languages to bring back into my classroom.
I love to take my jeep into the forest to find new spots to explore nature and life.
I am the only girl in my entire family.
I speak 3 languages fluently (French is not one of them).
I came to Canada in grade 3.
I taught English in Paris, France.
