Meet  this year’s recipient of the Barbara Koffman Scholarship…..

Michelle McDonald received her B. Sc from the University of Manitoba in 1998 and her B. Ed from the University of Winnipeg in 2004. That same year, she began teaching in the Winnipeg School Division where she continues to teach today. In her various teaching positions, she was struck by the high numbers of struggling readers and English Language Learners that were in need of greater support in her classroom. Interested in learning how to better support her students, she began to volunteer at the Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba in their LINKS tutoring program in 2010. As well, she returned to school in 2012 to complete the English as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program at the University of Winnipeg. In 2014, her love of learning and serving students drew her back to the University of Manitoba to pursue a M.Ed. in Language and Literacy.  She hopes to receive her certification as a Reading Clinician and to work with students to develop the literacy and language skills needed in order for them to achieve their goals.

Congratulations Michelle! The MCRC wishes you continued success on your journey.