Growing up, I was never the kid who knew exactly what they wanted to be. I was an average student—good at some things, struggling with others, but never standing out. School was a challenge, though I didn’t fully understand why at the time. Looking back as an adult, I now realize that the struggles of that young girl were shaped by undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD. Learning felt harder, slower, and often frustrating. Despite these difficulties, one thing was always clear to me: I wanted to help children feel heard and supported, especially when it came to learning how to read.
To achieve this, I pushed through school and then post-secondary education—don’t ask me how. I like to think of my journey as building a beautiful, ornate vase. You know the ones—porcelain white with crisp blue designs, delicate yet intricate. Each course I took, every obstacle I overcame, added to my vase, shaping it into something meaningful. Over the years, as a teacher, I helped countless students meet their own goals in reading and writing.
But with time, cracks started forming.
The more I taught, the more I saw the realities of education beyond the classroom—the disillusionment of student home lives, the gaps in support within the education system. Tiny hairline fractures in my vase began to spread, and before I knew it, they grew into something impossible to ignore.
So, I had to do something. And my (possibly crazy) solution? A master’s degree. In hindsight it was a crazy idea, but afterwards, I realized how it filled those cracks with gold. I was able to see education in a different way.
I know—it sounds intense. But through this new education, I gained the tools and knowledge to fill the gaps in my understanding. My vase transformed into a pitcher, something that could hold and pour knowledge, allowing me to not only support students but also help new teachers build their own vases—stronger, more resilient ones that could withstand the challenges ahead.
Why am I here?
I don’t claim to have all the answers—because the truth is, there’s no single “correct” way to teach a child. But I do know this: new educators today are facing an overwhelming wave of expectations with not enough practical, tangible support to navigate their first years in the classroom. That’s where Creating Bridges comes in.
I started this business to fill that gap—to help bridge the transition from university student to confident, capable classroom teacher. My goal is to provide mentorship and useful resources to guide new educators through those critical first years. I’ve been there before, and I understand the struggles firsthand.
If you’re a new teacher looking for support, guidance, or just someone who gets it, I’d love to connect with you. Let’s build something strong together!