Lorin Jones

 I grew up in crescent beach with a swimmer for a father and a diver for a mother. To say my life revolved around the water would be an understatement.  When I wasn't swimming in the ocean I was floating in the public pool where my mother was a coach or playing in the creek in my grandparents back yard. I grew up encouraged to go outside, to get dirty and to be independent. I have always loved to climb trees, float in water and dig my hands into the soil. When it came to choosing a degree Marine Biology was my obvious choice. I graduated with a Bsc of Biology from the University of Victoria in 2015. My degree expanded my love for the environment but it also highlighted my lack of desire for a career in research. Quite early on I became aware that my interest in science and specifically biology was rooted in a desire to share that knowledge with others. 

As a teenager I began to coach diving which is where I discovered my love for working with youth. This job as a coach lasted over 15 years and took me to pools all over the province. I had the opportunity to work with a set of athletes from diverse ages, abilities and backgrounds. My experience as a coach served to increase my desire to educate and work with others. 

Both my degree in biology and my job as a coach have led to my commencement of the Secondary Post-  Degree Professional Program back at the University of Victoria. I am very excited to be entering the teaching field at such a dynamic and important time in B.C. I look very forward to all of the experiences, resources and ideas I am going to gain over the next 14 months. 

• Email address: lorinmac@uvic.ca