About

Hello. Listen to this audio clip to hear my “About” instead of reading. The information is relatively the same with some improv additions.

My name is Kimberly Wagner and I have been teaching English Literature and Language in Ontario, Canada for 15 years. I am qualified to teach with an Ontario Bachelor of Education at the Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels. I have my Specialist in English as well as Intermediate History qualifications.

I have taught all high school grades and levels of English in the Ontario public school system. I currently teach at Timmins High and Vocational School in Timmins, Ontario.

I would like to give my 21st century perspective on the teaching of English/Language Arts! As an extension of my interest in how to meaningfully incorporate technology in my classroom teaching, I strive to develop my own learning in this area. As a result of my self-learning, attending two technology conferences recently (ABEL and OSSTF Tools & Toys), and participating in my school board’s technology pilot projects, I decided to apply for a Masters of Educational Technology program at UBC. I was accepted in June 2011 and began the program in September 2011. I plan to finish the program in 2014 as I will continue part-time while remaining employed full time at DSB ONE.

I have a passion for cross-country skiing that started eight years ago, so in addition to refining my teaching and language skills, I love to learn how to ski better as well. During the winter, I participate in some ski races in an effort to stay fit and challenge myself to get younger as I get older. I also enjoy hiking, biking, inline-skating and swimming, but  I tolerate running because it’s effective!

My husband is a mental health worker and often does informational reading within this subject area to refine his practice in the field of mental health. He and our three children are ALL avid readers — feel like we did something right! — but we all have different reading interests.

Me and Buffy

I have a ‘puppy’ named Buffy who was born August 22, 2009. Her mother is half chocolate lab and dalmatian, and her father is half black lab and collie. I think it must be border collie because of her colouring and smaller size than expected. She is extremely energetic and enthusiastic about the smallest detail in life! Her positive attitude makes her a great creature to be around; however, she is still in that, “I could be destructive at any time phase.” The energy coursing through this dog is amazing. She will come on a 2+ hour run and still want more! Buffy was truly built to run. She’s no vampire slayer though! When in the company of other dogs, she’s completely submissive and there was a time when she was scared of her own shadow. Since we’ve had her from seven weeks old, she is extremely attached to us (especially me)! I’m her mommy.

Here’s an 11 second video of Buffy being naughty (but it’s amusing too). Also, notice the hole in my cushion floor…she did that too!!

I am a participant in the Ning Social network English Companion where I communicate with over 15000 English teachers from around the world about the teaching of English and Language Arts. It’s a free site that anyone can join. If you are an English teacher, I highly recommend that you join this site. It’s the absolute best social network for English teachers! Note the link in the right side bar if interested.

The Cheeky Lit Teacher is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

I also am an affiliate of Google Adsense, so if site visitors click on those links when interested, I will receive a small compensation for directing a user to a product or service that is being advertised.

I have been a seller on Teachers Pay Teachers since August 2010, selling original teaching materials that I also use in my classes. If you are a teacher, you could sell your original materials too. I encourage you to check it out even to find resources that you could use in your classroom as I was first a site user before I became a seller as well. The Money Back Guarantee on this site does not extend to Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT); as a member of TPT, I am bound by the Policies of the site which does not extend to any resource or material that is sold on this site. Please see the links below for CheekyLit’s policies and guarantees for materials posted on this site.

My professional links:

ABEL Program Courses – The portal for the ABEL Moodles and training resources.

Cheeky Lit Teacher Facebook Page – My official page on Facebook where I post links to my most current articles.

DSB Ontario North East – My district school board’s official site with links, resources, and board-related forms.

DBS Ontario North East English Sharing Wiki – A wiki started by me for the purpose of connecting English teachers within our school board to share materials and ideas. It was introduced at the November 2010 board-wide professional learning day by myself and my colleague Allison Timmins. It’s a private space. Every person wishing to join must make a request and them be accepted.

Educator’s PLN – A social networking site for teachers to connect and develop professionally.

English Companion Ning – A social networking site for English teachers.

Let’s Get Wired – Notes on the October 2010 OSSTF Tools & Toys conference that I attended in Toronto with Allison Timmins. I created this Weebly site after attending the conference and we wrote descriptions to report on what we learned.

Ontario College of Teachers - My professional college that regulates the standards of the professional and the licensing to teach in Ontario. It maintains the ethics and standards of the profession.

Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) – Manages and oversees my Collective Agreement, offers professional learning, etc.

Ontario Teacher’s Federation (OTF) – Offers professional learning to all Ontario teachers, administers our pension plan, etc.

Teachers Pay Teachers – Commercial site where I post for sale lessons I have created.

Timmins High & Vocational School – The official site of the school where I teach.

Twitter – Social networking site where I connect with other teachers from all over the world. My Twitter ID: @CheekyLitTeach

UBC Master’s of Educational Technology – Master’s program offered at UBC for which I will be applying to start in September 2011.

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