Over this African adventure I'd like to introduce you to the 12 other Queen's University teacher candidates. My first friend I'd like to introduce you to is Carolyn Creighton! 1 Million Teachers featured her on their Facebook page - here's what they wrote:
For The Love of Teaching - Part 3: Meet Teacher Candidate, Carolyn Creighton, Ph.D., Biomedical Science and Neuroscience.
"When I was finishing up my Ph.D., I wasn't sure which direction I wanted to go. I had friends who had gone on to post-doctoral work or into industry, but neither of those felt like the right option for me. I had a number of teaching experiences during my Ph.D. both as a teaching assistant and a guest lecturer, and I really enjoyed those opportunities. Shortly after finishing my Ph.D., the opportunity to teach a course at the university became available. This was an opportunity to truly immerse myself in teaching. It was the first time I had the sole responsibility to coordinate the course, develop lessons and assessments, and build relationships with students. I loved being in the classroom and based off these experiences, I decided to apply to Bachelor of Education programs. I started my BEd at Queen's in May 2018, and I'll complete my degree in August 2019.
Even after I accepted my BEd offer, I was still a little apprehensive. How would teaching at the middle school and high school level compare to university? My experiences on practicum have confirmed that I made the right choice. I love being in the classroom, interacting with students and sharing knowledge." - 1 Million Teachers