Education Program Coordinator
CurrentAs a coordinator I work as part of a team of trained educators and will focus primarily on projects that encourage geographical education and lifelong learning, environmental awareness and stewardship, cultural diversity and inclusion, truth and reconciliation, and the joy that comes from discovering the world around us.• As a part of the Canadian Geographic Education team I managed, created, and implemented national programs such as the Giant Floor Map program that provided free… Show more As a coordinator I work as part of a team of trained educators and will focus primarily on projects that encourage geographical education and lifelong learning, environmental awareness and stewardship, cultural diversity and inclusion, truth and reconciliation, and the joy that comes from discovering the world around us.• As a part of the Canadian Geographic Education team I managed, created, and implemented national programs such as the Giant Floor Map program that provided free educational resources to schools and educations across Canada.• I manage the “Adopt-A-Ship” program which is a national program where classrooms from across Canada apply to take part in a kind of “pen-pal” relationship with 4 Canadian Coast Guard vessels and their crews for 10 weeks.• Through multiple different projects I have been able to work with clients such as National Geographic, Natural Resources Canada, Oceans & Fisheries Canada, Canadian Coast Guard as well as Metis, Inuit, and First Nations leaders.• I was appointed the project lead for a new “Giant Floor Map” program which focused on Canada’s energy infrastructure and goals for Canada’s green energy transition. I completed research and development for map components as well as created all the lesson plans included.• Completed 20+ “GeoSchools” which are educational program hosted at the RCGS office which offers engaging and interactive experiences to promote geographic learning outside of the classroom. Show less