Hello!

We're the hosts of TFC.

We're excited to introduce ourselves and connect!

Started Teaching: 2006

Taught In: 
  • Perth, Western Australia
  • Calgary, Alberta

Subjects + Roles:
  • Health, English, Psychology, Sociology, IB Theory of Knowledge, and an eclectic list of options (Driver's Ed?!)
  • International Student Coordinator, Specialist in Mental Health + Wellbeing

Energized By: 
  • Learning, creating, connecting with and helping others, travel, adventure, sunny days, an open road, good playlists, live music, strong coffee, and time with family and friends

Student Life: 
  • Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Master and Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan
  • Certificate in Creating Positive Change (The Change Lab) and Positive Psychology Coaching (The CAPP Institute) 

Dana is also the Founder of The Well Ed Project, and has served as an Assistant Instructor in the MAPP Program at the University of Pennsylvania and in the BEd Program at the University of Calgary
Started Teaching: 2001

Taught In: 
  • Edmonton, Alberta
  • Calgary, Alberta

Subjects + Roles:
  • Junior and Senior high English Language Arts, Social Studies, Health
  • Resource Room teacher and AP Coordinator

Energized By: 
  • A really good book, living close to the mountains, playing the piano, experimenting with baking, and spending time with family

Student Life: 
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Research, Adult Learning, University of Calgary
  • Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta
  • Certified Body Positive Facilitator

Elizabeth is also an Educator and Body Image Research Lab Coordinator at the University of Calgary, co-host / co-producer for The Podclass: Conversations on School Health, and mom to three school-aged children.