Brenda Michelle Koch

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada

Profile Information:

Subject area expertise
English
Grade level(s) taught
grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Present status
Certified/Licensed Educator
Language(s) you can instruct in
English
Number of years teaching experience
1-4
Skills & Interests
Interests: Social Justice Research; Ethnography; Social Responsibility; Trauma; Alternative Education; Creative Education; Compassionate Education; Gifted Education; Cooperative Learning; Global Education; Activism; Community Development and Participation...

Skills: Html, technical and grant writing; academic writing; ethnography research assistant; drama productions; percussion; not-for-profit organizing; volunteer coordination; event planning; creative arts education; English education...
If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?
I've worked in the States and Canada.
If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):
curriculum development, digital media, researchers, technology support, workshop facilitation
How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:
BC Teachers for Peace and Global Education.

Comment Wall:

  • Charles McGill

    Yes, in BC and teach in Langley, live in Cloverdale.

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Mary-Anne Neal

    There are a few of us from BC. I live in Victoria. We also have TWB teachers in Langley, Squamish and West Vancouver. Good to know that you share our values about global citizenship.

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Laughlin Eddy

    Hi Brenda, where are you living and teaching? I am in Merritt.

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Amanda Rotherham

    Hi Brenda, Where in B.C. are you? I'm in Nanaimo.

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Rishima Bahadoorsingh

    I brenda. I'm in Vancouver.

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Steve Fairbairn

    Hello Brenda. I'm located in the Southeast Kootenay - Elkford, Fernie, Cranbrook. I travel to the Lower Mainland a lot on BCTf business. Welcome aboard.

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Yvonne Chester

    Hello Brenda,
    I am teaching in Duncan, BC., at a middle school. My first time teaching this age group, and I am loving it!

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Ida Freer

    Hello Brenda. I'm am arranging a (too) brief volunteer teaching in Tanzania over Spring Break. I teach in Surrey - Learning Support.

    Sep 10, 2009

  • Nicole Young

    Hi Brenda, yes, I am working at Queen Mary, on the North Shore. You?

    Sep 11, 2009

  • Katharine Kan

    Hi Brenda, where in BC are you? I'm in Vancouver,

    Sep 11, 2009

  • Lorien

    Actually Brenda, I've just moved to the middle east to teach in the UAE. I start teaching next week and will be here for at least 2 years maybe up to 5 years if my husband and I can last that long away from home. We do plan on returning to BC after we're done here but it's a great experience teaching with the local population here.

    Sep 11, 2009

  • Angela Lee

    Hey Brenda, I am teaching in rural Ecuador right now, but due to be back in January! I will return to TOCing in Surrey. Take care!

    Sep 11, 2009

  • Helene Moise

    Hi Brenda,

    I am in Vancouver. Where do you teach? and what are your main interest? I am mainly involved in environmental education and sustainability. I am looking for my next expedition!

    Best
    Helene

    Sep 12, 2009

  • Derek Peach

    Hi Brenda,
    I'm in Victoria and we're in the phone book. If you're nearby, give me a call.
    Derek

    Sep 12, 2009

  • Charity Tulak

    Hi Brenda, Thanks for the introduction! I am actually in Tokyo, Japan for the year. Feel free to contact me anytime. Best, Charity

    Sep 13, 2009

  • Carmen Wiseman

    Hi Brenda -

    Thanks for the intro. I live and teach in New Westminster. You've done a great job of bringing all the BC teachers together on your y page! I have the same question as many of my colleagues: Where in BC are you, and what do you teach? Please feel free to get in touch about anything. Cheers, Carmen

    Sep 13, 2009

  • Mandy Kinzel

    Hello Brenda, nice to have you with TWB. I was very fortunate to go with the Kenya team this summer. I hope you have some questions? I live in Squamish.

    Sep 14, 2009

  • benson m. karumba

    i am happy to see your comment. i am karumba benson from naivasha kenya i am a member of teachers without borders . hope we will have alot to share. i also hope one day i will have a chance to visit your country and have first hand experiance of what teachers do in your country
    thanks

    Sep 16, 2009

  • Mary-Anne Neal

    I live in Victoria, Brenda. Where are you? If you can make it to Victoria, I am delivering a Teachers Without Borders presentation at Claremont High School on Wed Sept 30 at 7:00 pm (4980 Wesley). HOpe you can make it!
    Mary-Anne

    Sep 16, 2009

  • Megan Kossaber

    Hi Brenda,
    Thanks for the message. Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. What district do you work in?

    Oct 15, 2009

  • Robyn Nicole Joyce

    HI Brenda,

    I saw your comment on my page. I am not in England actually.

    Robyn

    Oct 23, 2009