Hello! I'm Rebecca...
...Benner, a Kootenay girl working on her degree in Elementary Education at the University of Victoria. I created this website to facilitate assignments in an education technology course and am now also using it to blog about my practicum, my general experience in the UVic Education program and everything else going on in my busy life.
This is my Mom and I on top of Mt. Doug the weekend my family brought me to the Island. (Sept. 2014)
Loves and Interests
Teaching Elementary/Middle School
Gymnastics and Coaching
Vegetarian Cooking and Baking
Hiking, Biking, and Climbing
Spagetti, Ribs and Watermelon
Heartland and The Big Bang Theory
Playing Piano and Learning Viola
Sustainability and Plants
My Story
I grew up in a little ski town in the Kootenays known as Nelson. Famous for it's very different atmosphere, powder skiing, and health food, Nelson is my favourite place to be. When I got out of highschool I delayed leaving as long as I could. I went to college for a one year program in Classroom and Community Support work one town over. I enjoyed my practicums in elementary classrooms, supporting students as an Education Assistant. However, I discovered that I wanted a little more responsibility and creative freedom. So I decided to pursue a teaching degree.
Unfortunately that meant leaving my favourite little town, and my family. They helped out a lot, and together we made the 10+ hour drive to the island and the city of Victoria, along with my partner and another friend from college. My partner had purchased a condo, and we all moved in, and began life in Victoria, September 2014. My partner and our roommate went strait to UVic, while I did some online courses, and then a semester at Camosun College. After that I waited with a hopeful heart for word that I had been accepted to the Bachelors of Elementary Education Program at UVic. Thankfully the email finally came, and that's where I'm at now.
I just finished my second semester of the second year of my degree. I started my first practicum in a Grade 7 classroom on April 11. So far, I love it. It is crazy busy, but I've met some amazing people, had some incredible teachers, and learned more than I ever thought possible. It's been wonderful, and I'm excited for next semester!
I hope you enjoy reading my blog!