Our VIU Mentor - Marian
It has been a privilege and honour to be the mentor for this fantastic group of individuals. Our Heritage Garden project began as a small conversation in our small meeting room on campus less than four weeks ago. Today, as a result of the hard work and focus of seven dedicated soon to be professional teachers, it is a beautiful garden and nature focal point for Fairview Elementary school. The garden was specifically planned to honour First Nations plant species indigenous to the local area. The learning and leadership displayed by the group members in learning about the importance and traditional uses of these plants, as well as the relationships formed with First Nations Elders in the community and various other resource connections made, is a testament to this POD group. I look forward to not only watching the garden grow but also to the POD members flourishing as professional educators dedicated to making a difference to the communities in which they will work.