TEACHER
B.Ed.
Quaid is a recent graduate from the Werklund School of Education’s program at the University of Calgary, where he studied Secondary Education with a focus on English Language Arts and
History. Before the University of Calgary, he attended the University of Lethbridge for General Humanities, where he found a love for the English language. Quaid strongly believes in a model
of education that is relevant to the world and the context of students and their lives. Although early in his career, Quaid has had the opportunity to experience classrooms of all ages and has
seen how relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the community only work to enhance learning. Quaid believes that students show up as their whole selves, so using various
psychological theories and a holistic view of wellness, he seeks to ensure that all of his students’ needs are met, both in and outside of the classroom.
When not at school, Quaid can either be found in the mountains, at a new fishing spot, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen. He grew up playing every sport available and
has recently enjoyed being on the water in his kayak. In the cold winter days, Quaid enjoys snuggling up with his foster dogs and reading cozy fantasy books, which have motivated him to
organize various Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. Quaid hopes to bring his creativity into his classroom, to ensure all of his students are not only engaged but also are excited to learn.
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind.”
– Albert Einstein