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Ali Bush, Director of Teaching and Learning
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About Ali
Ali completed her undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Windsor. She then completed her Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University Schulich School of Education with a teaching specialty in Physical Education and Outdoor Education.
Prior to her career in education, Ali was an avid athlete competing at the provincial level in various sports. Ali passes her passion for healthy active living on to her students as she engages them in the outdoor environment.
Ali possesses a wealth of warmth and positive energy which is reflected in her students as they gravitate towards her and learn to model her leadership.
philosophy
Ali's Philosophy & Approach
Approach
Ali believes that for students to thrive, they must be fully engaged - and that learning activities must be dynamic and interactive. Ali also believes that if we want students to learn from the world around us, they must respect our environment and cherish all that it has to offer.
She instills an energetic, interactive, and hands-on approach to teaching which encourages students to be critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and life-long learners.
Fun Facts
Ali's passions can be found in all things outdoors. She spends her summers on Georgian Bay, camping with her family on various islands, and in the winter, you'll find her on the ski slopes, snowboarding. Coaching, running, soccer, and sports are dear to her heart, and your children will have the opportunity to explore a variety of sports throughout the year.
A talented saxophonist, Ali was a member of the National Youth Band, where she performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. With a specialty in music teaching, Ali works hard to incorporate music into our WILDE School community.
When she's not taking minutes at WILDE meetings or keeping the team on track, she can be found out on the bay paddling, on mountain bike trails, hiking, running, and snowboarding.
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All Faculty & Staff
Browse through our staff profiles and meet the team at WILDE School of Yukon.
Carrie
Teacher
Carrie believes in building a classroom community that embraces the inclusion and involvement of all students, staff, and community members and connects them with the local environment.
Ali
Canadian WILDE Schools Director of Teaching & Learning
Ali inspires students to be engaged, critical thinkers and creative problem solvers through her interactive teaching approach, deeply rooted in respect for the environment and a passion for healthy active living.
Jesse
Teacher, Principal, Executive Director
Jesse Jewell has dedicated his life's work to connecting people with the water and land based on the belief that nature is both a teacher and a healer.
Jeff
Canadian WILDE Schools Founder & Executive Director
Jeff is the visionary founder of Canadian WILDE Schools, dedicated to fostering a new generation of passionate, educated changemakers through meaningful educational experiences.
Hilary
Summer Camp Director, Teacher
Hilary's philosophy is to remain curious about everything life and nature has to offer, to always inspire wonder and to welcome lifelong growth.
Shannon
Teacher
Shannon is thrilled for the opportunity to work, play and grow together with children in the forest at WILDE School.