“Kira is fiercely passionate about education. Sometimes you feel alone or like the homework is impossible, but she always instilled this connectedness. Her class changed my entire mindset about academia and helped me realize the common notion that knowledge is power. ”
— Eden Murray, Oxford MBA ‘20 | Yale ‘18
“Throughout my entire academic career she was the most influential role model I had the privilege of learning from. The thing that makes her unique among others is her genuine care and compassion for her students. I owe my success to her ability to pull out my potential in a way I didn’t know possible.”
— Emily Power, StFX University
“All the students who have had the pleasure of working with Kira will all say that she is a teacher they will never forget. She truly cares about the wellbeing of each and every person she works with and thus works extremely hard to ensure her students are reaching both their academic and athletic goals. ”
— Kirsten Chamberlin, Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology at the University of Alberta
“Kira instilled in me a passion and a curiosity for social sciences and current events. This curiosity stays with me today and contributes to my ever-evolving personality, beliefs and education. She has been an important mentor in my life and has always made time to advise me on balancing health, collegiate hockey and strenuous studies. ”
— Stefanie Pohlod, Masters of Bioengineering student at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
“She uses real life scenarios to teach new concepts, which kept me engaged, as well as effectively teaching me ideas. It was clear that she takes a full circle approach in her teaching and understands that her students have obligations outside of the classroom as well as inside. ”
— Jake Bean, Calgary Flames
“Kira is a strong female role model that inspired me both inside the classroom and out. She helped me work through my frustration and helped me to understand in a way no other teacher had been able to achieve. ”
— Quinn Fieldstone, photo credit Tarzan Dan, TDFoto, Edge Dance Program
“Kira ensured that I could juggle both my intense academic and athletic schedule by tailoring the content in a way that I could understand and comprehend it best. She asked the right questions, prodded at the right weaknesses, and helped ensure my academic success. ”
— Spencer Gunning, BComm ’17 - Finance, University of Calgary
“Kira was definitely a pivotal point in my education. I learned what it meant to keep an open mind and always find a different perspective. Kira is an awesome educator and excellent support for those who need it.”
— Mick Leahy
“I truly believe that the values Kira instilled in me during my Junior High years made me a better person, and have shaped me into the person I am today. She may not be my teacher anymore, however; she remains a mentor in my life. ”
— Emma Pincott, Bachelor of Communication - Information Design student at Mount Royal University
“I think it’s amazing how she has an actual relationship with her students and she genuinely cares. Kira is a rock for her students, and an anchor to anyone who needs guidance, advice or any type of motivation to keep going when they’re at a low point.”
