Introduction

If someone were to ask me about what I do I would likely respond;  I'm just me.  I do what needs to get done.

I am a teacher, a nurse, a doctor, a chiropractor, a physical therapist, an orthotist, a case manager, a pharmacist, a not so savy computer tech., cook, washer, maid, personal support worker, a friend, curriculum creator, E.C.E., recreation leader,collector of resources and a Mom.  I wear many hats over the course of a day.  Do I have the peices of paper that go with these titles?  No, but life and experience are marvelous teachers.

I am a happily married Mom with two awesome sons who deal a lot of challenges with perseverence, courage and understanding.  My sons deal with their own unique combinations of challenges which include:  hypermobile ehlers danlos, syndrome, asthma, A.D.H.D, A.D.D., Tourette's syndrome, scoliosis, sensory issues, as well as anaphylactic allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, bee stings and latex.  In case that wasn't enough they are allergic to several medications (not the same ones of course ~ that would be too easy). 

These numerous challenges have also made learning in the traditional school system very challenging.  After several struggles and many tries with some amazing educators we are now homeschooling our sons through high school.  I should have paid a lot more attention when I was in high school because there seems to be even more to learn today.

I was told recently that my work experinence had many gaps.  That is indeed true because life keeps on happening around us and sometimes we need to change plans to keep our heads above water.  I have worked as a childcare provider at home and in licensed centres, support worker, gymnastic coach, kitchen staff, administrator, advocate and educator.  I have volunteered as a probation officer, representative on the special education advisory committee, block parent, Sunday school teacher, park cleaner, advocate and community worker.

I'm just me.