Hello families of Belfast!
I am very excited to be joining the Belfast Grade 1/2 teaching team for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. My previous experience teaching Grade 5/6 and subbing frequently in the school have allowed me to witness first-hand this incredible learning community in action.
In my five years of teaching I have worked with children of all ages. I also teach improvisational theatre to adults at the Calgary Improv School. Most recently, I spent last year working as a Music Teacher and Reading Specialist in a French Immersion (K-3) setting at Hidden Valley School (Northwest Calgary).
I believe sincerely that every student in this school has an incredible and powerful mind. Our role as important adults in their lives is to guide them not only to success but also to failure, which is life’s most important learning tool. Our class this year will emphasize joyful reading and writing, a deep understanding of the relationships underlying numbers, and my personal passion of music. I can’t wait to grow and learn alongside your children!
Please do not hesitate to contact me with concerns about your child’s needs or questions about our classroom topics. My email is chford@cbe.ab.ca and I do my best to respond promptly during normal working hours.