Former Instructor - Summer 2001
Don Oram
Don recently retired from teaching Physics and Geology at the high school
level. However, unable to suppress his love of languages and teaching,
he's now involved in his second course as a MASSIE Instructor. Raised
in Quebec and having studied Spanish in Cuba, he is very much aware of
thedifficulties and feelings of those who must use a second language in
order to be understood. Don also believes that his experiences as an Artic
weather observer, radar technician, pilot, parent, and globe-trotter,
are valuable in helping others acquire a proficiency in English and understand
the Canadian culture.
Recent News: Is enjoying retirement and hates homework as usual!
Former Instructor
Patrick Hanlon - patrickhhanlon@yahoo.com
Patrick Hanlon has been a teacher since 1991 and throughout his career has specialized in cross cultural situations. He began his career teaching in the Canadian Arctic and has been teaching in Japan since 1995, teaching at the junior high school, high school and university levels. He returned to Canada in 2000 and contributed to the initial MASSIE program and continues to maintain close ties with the faculty. Currently he is continuing to teach in Kyoto, Japan while trying to advance his budding writing career.
Former Head Instructor - 2001 - 2002
Jaqueline Warlow
Hello Everybody. I feel very fortunate to have been on the MASSIE teaching staff since the programme began in September, 2000. I came to Mount Allison after a 26-year career teaching English Literature in Dartmouth schools, and two years as a practicum supervisor for aspiring English teachers at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. I cherish the memories of time spent with former MASSIE students and look forward very much to the many hours I will share with those who have not yet made their first trip to Sackville and Mount A. How lucky I am to have a large and growing number of very special friends in Japan.
Former Instructor
Reg Saunders
B.A. (English/Theatre) 1981
B.Ed. 1982
A cornucopia of experience and knowledge
A need to share
A Love of life and laughter
A dramatic and creative touch
My motto - "Practice, practice, practice..."
Former Instructor
Madeline White
Teaching with the MASSIE Program is a wonderful experience. Everyday
I am impressed by the amazing progress our students are able to make in
such a short amount of time. The added bonus of teaching such an interesting
group of students is that I am also able to learn about Japanese culture
and society. It is a very rewarding experience.
Former Instructor
Angela Scott
The power of knowledge is tremendously important. However, the utilization of that power for greatness in bettering others and yourself, is even more valuable.
I came from Wallace, on the beautiful Sunrise Trail, in Nova Scotia. Our population may be small, but our sense of community cannot be surpassed. It is here with my family I have learned, that by building self-worth, inclusiveness, and responsibility, people become uplifted, encouraged, and ultimately ~ earth-movers. It is this sense of belonging, life-long learning, and community that motivates my classroom.
Having a diverse background in subject matter and various experiences with all age groups and cultures, I am excited to share my personal knowledge, while learning and growing alongside my students and colleagues.
We all have arole in our global community and I am thrilled to be part of the MASSIE family, building memories and connections to last a life-time!
Former Instructor
Barbara Baird
I come from Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, about a one hour drive from Sackville. I graduated from Mount Allison University with my B.A. and B.Ed. I have over 25 years of teaching experience, in a variety of settings. I have lived and taught in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick. I have been an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher for over seven years. I moved back to Sackville a few years ago and I am very happy to be living here and working with the MASSIE students.
My life has been full of happy accidents; MASSIE is one of them. After a career of various teaching positions with APSEA Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing I was enjoying a retirement filled with reading ( especially Canadian fiction), crafts ( rughooking, sewing for the grandchildren, knitting, basketweaving) and travel. Then, because my husband taught with the program in 2000, I encountered MASSIE. A short period of substitute teaching in the fall of 2003 hooked me. So now, happily and accidentally, I am working with the most willing, capable and enthusiastic students and staff that I have ever met.
Instructor
Deirdre Kelba - dkelba@mta.ca
As a graduate of Mount Allison it is a pleasure to be back on the campus teaching with the MASSIE Program. After having my son Nolan in 2001 I enjoyed some time at home with my new child. Teaching English as a Second Language is a challenge that I have enjoyed facing throughout my teaching career. Having taught ESL in South Korea, at Amherst Regional High School and with the first MASSIE session of 2000, I continue to look forward to sharing and learning with my students.