Mark LeBourdais's Page

Subject area expertise

English, Drama, Social Studies, Northern/Arctic Studies, Aboriginal/Inuit Studies, Equity/Diversity Education

Grade level(s) taught

grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12

Present status

I am currently teaching

Language(s) you can instruct in

English (total fluency)
Some French (intermediate)
Some Spanish (intermediate)

Number of years teaching experience

5-10

Skills & Interests

Music (piano, guitar, accordion, vocal, choir, violin, mandolin); Theatre/Drama; Art (Inuit printmaking);
Outdoor activities/sports (hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, canoeing, tennis, cycling, squash, trailrunning);
World literature, history, philosophy, politics, writing, blogging, social justice, environmental issues

If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?

Not internationally (YET!), but I taught high school English, Social Studies, Arts, Northern Studies, and Careers for two years (2005-2007) in the small fly-in Inuvialuit community of Ulukhaktok (formerly Holman), Northwest Territories, Canada. It was a fantastic experience in every respect, and I am in the process of writing a book about my experiences, based on my blog (http://arcticmark.blogspirit.com)

If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):

only interested in receiving information

How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:

I was forwarded the information through the BCTF Social Justice listserve. This sounds like a great organization, and I'd like to find out more about it, and see where and how I might get more involved down the road.

Thanks,
Mark LeBourdais