My name is Stefanie Crema and I am currently a student at Vancouver Island University (VIU). I've recently completed the Online Learning and Teaching Diploma (OLTD) offered through VIU's Education Department. I am now working towards a Master of Educational Leadership. This website is serving as my major project for the Master's program.
I currently reside in North Vancouver, BC with my husband and two amazing young children. I have been an elementary school teacher for 10 years, and I currently teach Grade 6/7 in the West Vancouver School District. Becoming a mother has altered my perspective on healthy social and emotional skills in that I feel these skills should be at the forefront of our education system. I strongly believe in creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported and welcomed into a community. Part of this is ensuring that students have the skills necessary to cope with life's challenges and become strong social and emotional beings. Combined with my interest in technology and online learning, these beliefs have driven this Major Project.
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