Samantha Odber – Teacher of the week

by Jillian Zavitz

Tell me a little bit about yourself:

My name is Samantha, and I currently live in North Bay, Ontario where I moved five years ago to go to school at Nipissing University. I graduated in May of last year with a BA in English Studies and a minor in Fine Arts, and I graduated in May of this year with a BA in Education.  I really enjoy working with language, and have been slowly teaching myself to speak French the last few months for fun. Some of my favourite things to do  include painting, hiking, listening to music, and having potlucks with friends =)

What was the last book that you read?

Ender in Exile.

Describe yourself in 3 words:

compassionate, curious, opinionated

Why do you like Teaching with TalktoCanada Online?

Because I enjoy working with people from another culture, I love teaching, and I really like the fact that the job is portable. I can visit with family and friends in other cities without having to take time off work =)

Motto that you live by:

Take the leap. Don’t let fear shackle your potential.