Introducing Kadie!

Hello everyone!

My name is Kadie Harris, and I’m currently finishing my third year as an Elementary Education student at the University of Regina. I will be completing my pre-internship in the fall of 2025, and I’m incredibly excited to begin working more directly in the classroom!

Alongside my studies, I work in a before-and-after-school program at both St. Joan of Arc and Ruth M. Buck schools. Most of my time is spent at St. Joan of Arc, where I’ve had the pleasure of working with wonderful students. This experience has only deepened my passion for teaching and reinforced my desire to be a positive influence in children’s lives.

I am especially passionate about the arts—whether it’s visual art, music, or literature, they bring me immense joy. I’ve been fortunate to incorporate the arts into my programming at work, and it’s shown me just how powerful and beneficial the arts can be in a child’s development and daily life.

(Art I created in 2021) 

Outside of the arts, I also have a deep love for nature. Since I was a baby, my family has gone camping across Saskatchewan in places like Cypress Hills, Rowan’s Ravine, and Buffalo Pound. About four years ago, we settled on a seasonal campsite at Rowan’s Ravine, which has become our home away from home. Being at the lake brings me a unique sense of peace and joy that I truly cherish.

( Left Photo – Dad on the left, I am in the middle, my sister is on the right, my mom is taking the photo!)

(Right Photo – This photo was from when I was 5 years old – Far left is me, sister, mom, dad)

I graduated from Martin Collegiate in 2022. At the time, technology in classrooms was still relatively limited. Most of our classrooms used traditional whiteboards and projectors, although a few had SMART Boards—interactive whiteboards that allowed users to write or navigate directly on the screen using a special pen or even a finger. These were typically found in newer parts of the building.

We also had a designated computer room for student use, especially when classroom computer carts weren’t available. In high school, we frequently used Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Classroom for assignments. Technology played a significant role in our academic work, especially compared to elementary school, where I noticed tech was used less frequently. That said, in the elementary schools I now work in, I see more use of computers and iPads than I expected. It’s clear that education is shifting toward a more technology-integrated approach.

Throughout high school, I took photography from Grades 9 to 12 with two different teachers. In one of those classes, we created personal blogs using Google Sites to share our photography with classmates. Unfortunately, I no longer have access to my original blog due to losing access to my school email, but I still have the outline of the site, which I’ll link here for reference.

I also remember using fun educational tools like Kahoot, which made learning more interactive and engaging. Beyond that, however, we didn’t use much other technology.

Despite this, I learned the basics of blogging during that time and found that I really enjoyed it. I’ve always been someone who loves journaling, and blogging feels like a digital extension of that passion. It provides a creative platform to share ideas, reflections, and personal work.

I’ve also started exploring social media tools like Twitter (X). While I don’t post much myself, I enjoy following teachers who use the platform to share their teaching journeys. It’s something I’d like to become more comfortable with, especially as I move into my internship and professional teaching career.

Thank you for following along with my journey—I’m excited to continue learning, growing, and sharing with all of you!