Hello everyone,

My name is Alea Lehne, and I am 22 years old. I was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, where I still reside today. I am currently in my fourth year of the K-5 Elementary Education program. Recently, I completed my internship placement, teaching an amazing group of Grade 4/5 students. During my internship, I gained more than I could have ever imagined, both in skills and personal growth.

From a young age, I’ve always felt a strong desire to pursue a career that allows me to help others. My parents often told me I had a kind heart and believed I would one day choose a path that reflected that. Initially, I enrolled in the Psychology program, aspiring to become a psychologist. However, after working at a before-and-after school program, I quickly realized my true calling was in education. Switching to the Education program was the best decision I’ve ever made. Making a difference in students’ lives and providing them with a safe space to be themselves means the world to me.

Growing up, I was empathetic, sensitive, and quite shy. It wasn’t until high school that I began breaking out of my shell and growing more confident.

A few fun facts about me: I’m very family-oriented and deeply cherish my relationships with friends and loved ones. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality moments with them, whether through simple get-togethers or fun activities. I’m fortunate to have a close-knit family, and we even have a group chat to stay updated on each other’s daily lives. When I’m not with family or friends, you can usually find me cuddled up with my stubborn dog, Rocco, or spending time with my loving boyfriend, Chase.

I don’t have extensive experience with educational technology, but I’ve dabbled with websites like Canva to create slideshows, posters, and worksheets. Our world has become much more “tech-centered” in recent years—even my great-grandmother has upgraded to using a smartphone!

With this in mind, I was excited to find a class focused on the use of technology in education. I’ve always wanted to explore the world of AI and tools related to this kind of technology to enhance my teaching strategies for various types of learners. As the world continues to evolve, I want to embrace these changes and learn how to adapt alongside them.

When it comes to blogging, I am as “inexperienced” as they come. I’ve had this blog for a while now because I needed it for a previous class, but I had to rely on my professors for support when organizing the menus and tabs you see here (honesty is the best policy!).

In this class, I’m hoping to become more independent as I navigate my blog. I’m excited to have a place to share my thoughts and experiences—it’s nice to have an outlet for accountability when trying something new and to track my progress along the way.

Below, I’ll include a short YouTube excerpt that explains why it’s important to keep trying new things, along with a few pictures to help you get to know me a little better.