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Carrie Harbidge, Teacher
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About Carrie
One of her first projects as a new grad in the NWT sparked a love for the North and ultimately led her to spending over ten years in Nunavut. After working on environmental assessment projects with the Nunavut Research Institute and Environment Canada, Carrie felt a pull to make a bigger difference. She returned to school to complete her Bachelor of Education degree. After completing her B.Ed. in Lethbridge AB., Carrie moved back to Nunavut as a classroom teacher and as the Environmental Education Specialist with the Government of Nunavut.
During a short hiatus from the North, Carrie worked as a field school teacher with the not for profit Raincoast Education Society on Vancouver Island. There she delivered experiential land based educational programming in local schools.
Qualifications: BSc Environmental Science, BEd
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Carrie's Philosophy & Approach
Approach
Teaching Philosophy: Carrie loves integrating science and literacy and applying these concepts to practical on the land experiential learning. She believes in building a classroom community that embraces the inclusion and involvement of all students, staff, and community members.
Fun Facts
Carrie was born in Calgary, Alberta and grew up in the Rocky Mountains exploring and camping with her family. This spurred her lifelong passion for the outdoors and nature. As such, she went onto complete her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Calgary in Environmental Science.
Carrie is very grateful to be living back in the North on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation and Ta'an Kwach'an Council and now calls Whitehorse home. When she's not teaching, her days are spent outdoors exploring with her husband and two kids, skiing, canoeing or baking in her kitchen.
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All Faculty & Staff
Browse through our staff profiles and meet the team at WILDE School of Yukon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.