Staff Profile: Heidi French
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Professional Profile
| Works with Students in Grades: | High School (Grades 10-12) |
| Educational Philosophies: | I believe that learning can be fun and real even when working within the bounds of government-determined learning standards. I am of the opinion that all students can succeed in a learning environment so long as it takes into account their unique needs and skills and provides a safe, structured place in which to learn. I am comfortable working with a variety of learning styles and discovering ways to cater a certain curriculum to the needs of a student. I encourage a cross-curricular approach to learning in which subjects are overlapped, where applicable. It is a joy to support high school students (and their parents) as they navigate this higher level of learning and expectations. I strive to ensure all students succeed while developing the skills and abilities needed for their future. |
| Educational Interests: | I am a teacher, which means I love to learn and I love to share what I know and inspire that same enthusiasm for a topic in others. My interests are varied, which basically means I find it hard not be interested in everything. My hobbies of choice, at this point in my life are: gardening, cooking, knitting, fiber arts, reading and exploring the natural world. I live in Duncan BC, with my husband Chris and three children, Eveline, Frederick, and Helen. In university I majored in Mathematics with a strong emphasis in Science, History, Art and Geography. I find it a joy to be able to teach/mentor students in a variety of subjects and grades. It challenges my creativity and ignites my interests in subjects of all types. |
| Instructional Specialties: | All high school subjects with the exception of Tech Ed. Literature-based learning Developing individualized, cross-curricular programs for students |
| Communication Style Preference: | Detailed communication from the student and parent regarding the learning activities a student is engaged in is crucial in making the teacher/family relationship meaningful and effective. This weekly communication can take a variety of different forms as suited to the needs and preferences of each individual family. I most often use a combination of the following methods:
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