Hello, my name is Madeleine (pronouns she/her), and I'm so excited to get to know you and learn with you! I am passionate about education as a means to empower children to change the world. My students and I learn through engaging small group discussions and hands-on activities. My teaching style is inquiry-based and learner-centred. I am dedicated to accessibility and inclusivity. 

As a child, I was unschooled and went to an alternative high school, so I am familiar with student-directed learning pathways and all the creativity it can spark. I love writing and doing yoga with children to express ourselves and calm our bodies and minds. As a mental health education lead teacher and peer support counselor, social-emotional learning is a crucial part of everything I do. 

Some fun facts about me: A perk of coming to class with me is that you'll probably get to meet my sweet dogs! They are my best friends and love to be involved in everything I'm doing. I've been vegan for animal rights since my early teens and started a chapter of Food Not Bombs If I'm not in my classroom or working on a project, I'm probably on a mountain or my bicycle! 

I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education), Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, and Poetry Concentration from Smith College (Massachusetts, USA). I have taught Philosophy for Children and literacy skills to learners four years old and up, both in person and online. I also have certificates in yoga teaching through Contemporary Yoga (Auckland, New Zealand and Yoga Alliance Accredited) and Kids Yoga Teaching through Yoga Foster (New York, USA) and Yogawood (New Jersey, USA). I am currently registered to teach in Massachusetts, USA and across the country in New Zealand. Documentation available upon request.