Shannon Seid (Teaching in Surrey School District)
After completing the Bachelor of Education program with the French Cohort in July 2009, Shannon was hired with the Surrey School District in September and has the pleasure of working with many experienced staff as well as a variety of students ranging from kindergarten to grade twelve while teaching in English, French as a Second Language and French Immersion. She appreciates the opportunities that being a teacher-on-call offer her. Learning about different types of classrooms in the largest district in BC, how to lesson plans spontaneously, understanding how important first ten minutes are in a classroom, and seeing various ways classrooms may be set up are all part of this invaluable experience. Shannon says, "UBC’s BEd program has allowed me to obtain a job where it is possible to see the positive impact that the education system has on a variety of children; truly a sight that is not commonly seen in other careers!"