by Richard Galloway | Apr 6, 2015 | personal, qualifying, Travel, Uncategorized
It’s been 2 years since we decided on a course change in our lives. A reboot of sorts from business owners to employees. From photographer to teacher, and to graphic designer for Christa. Much has happened. We sold our house, moved in with the in-laws, moved to the...
by Richard Galloway | Feb 1, 2015 | learning, personal, qualifying, studying, teacher certification, Uncategorized
Well January passed in a blur! February is here and with it the days start lengthening, noticeably, and we can all start looking forward to warmer weather. Here in the Yukon it’s still three months away but honestly after months of -25 degrees C anything in the...
by Richard Galloway | Sep 29, 2014 | personal thoughts, qualifying, studying, teacher certification, Uncategorized
If you check out my wife’s blog, you will be able to catch up on our latest news as a family. It’s been an interesting few months. Four weeks in a tent sounds romantic but I can tell you once it gets cold and wet it’s anything but. The main...
by Richard Galloway | Jun 5, 2014 | personal, qualifying, Uncategorized, university
University UpdateAfter a lot of faff my application was finally accepted at the University of Alberta. For a while it looked like they wouldn’t accept my ‘transcript’ from the University of Liverpool. But after a phone call it was all cleared up and...
by Richard Galloway | Apr 27, 2014 | personal, qualifying, studying, teacher certification, Uncategorized, university
Sociology. Is it Relevant? As part of my prescribed ‘rehabilitation’ back into the teaching profession, I have recently started a program from Athabasca University. Most of Athabasca’s courses are delivered online and it is geared for people who need...
by Richard Galloway | Apr 18, 2014 | qualifying, teacher certification, Uncategorized
Well it looks like all is going ahead and I will be in Edmonton come the fall. The professional standards department have approved the plan laid out by my student supervisor at University of Alberta. I have one course to do at the University of Athabasca, which...