ABOUT ME
My mother worked as a government Biologist and always inspired my passion for wildlife and nature. I always enjoyed being outdoors and watching animals interact in their natural habitat. This helped me to thrive in school, especially in the subjects of science and art. I love being creative and would always jump at the chance for trying out new experiments.
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Having a passion for learning, I continued my education into graduate studies. It was during this time when I discovered my love for teaching and mentoring. In both the classroom and field, I aim for an interactive dialogue between myself and the students. I have grown to appreciate my own learning experience that comes with being a mentor, and have since discovered effective ways to teach various aspects of ecology through an applied, hands-on approach.
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I am currently working as a Research Associate for 8Trees Inc., and a Post Doctoral Fellow at Brock University in the Lab of Dr. Glenn Tattersall. I am also currently a member of the COSEWIC Amphibian and Reptile Specialist Subcommittee.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS & AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Ecology
Long-term studies, population and community ecology
Animal Behaviour
Habitat selection, Thermal preferences, Movement and Dispersal, Foraging behaviour
Herpetology
Reptile Habitat and Thermal selection, Amphibian density-dependent growth, Foraging ecology, Amphibian dispersal behaviour, Snake hibernation ecology
Conservation
Ecological Restoration practices, Habitat creation, and Long-Term Habitat Monitoring and Maintenance, Enhancing Ecosystem Recovery and Function
2004 - 2008
University of Guelph
B.Sc. (Hon.) Biological Science