This is the second time that Kelsey MacDonald has spoken to the Elementary Years cohort and she continues to deliver amazing knowledge and inspiration!
The possibility of not being a classroom teacher did not cross my mind until this presentation. Even when I had heard her speak about her experience as a Land-Based Teacher with SD57 it hadn’t actually sunk in that she went through the Education Program and did not end up in a classroom! Her story of applying to be a “band” teacher and misinterpreting it but still continuing into the career that lay ahead was really inspiring. Even though there was a misunderstanding it still ended up being a great opportunity. It let me know that things were going to turn out okay, even with a few bumps along the road.
When (or if) I become a classroom teacher I would love to use Kelsey as a resource to bring more land-based practices into my teaching. Her Twitter is another place to look for inspiration and motivation for lessons. It is just nice to know that wonderful people like Kelsey exist in the world and are there to help! <3
ksimmonds 11 July 2023
Wow this is amazing!