About

 Hi, I'm Mrs. Paterson.  I'm originally from Windsor, Ontario and I graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics, Honours in Kinesiology Degree as well as a Bachelor of Education Degree.  I moved to BC in 1992.  I have taught at WGSS for 15 years and I absolutely love this school!

 

 I enjoy the outdoors with camping, hiking, canoeing and kayaking being my favorite activities to do.  I am also very interested in naturopathic medicine, nutrition, and learning about the current state of our environment and environmental sustainability.  I truly believe that most ailments have some environmental connection and it is important to learn how to take care of your body and your health.  Here is a great quote from Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, 'Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food'. He recognized the value of eating well and the potential of certain foods for good health. 

 

   My hope is for my students to become self aware so that they can learn to take optimum care of themselves and their environment.  I also hope that they will become life learners and innovative thinkers in order that they can enrich their lives and the world around them.