My name is Patricia Moore and I’m usually called Pat. I am a retired teacher-librarian and now do a bit of supply teaching. For many years I worked in elementary schools in Paris Ontario, where I live and also in Brantford, a neighbouring town. As well as doing a bit of supply teaching I am quite involved in volunteering - at the local museum, with the Paris Friends of the Library group, the local horticultural society, and also with meals on wheels.
My other interests include gardening, canoeing, cross-country skiing, skijoring (skiing with dogs) and of course, reading (I am a librarian). I love to travel and if I can combine travel with volunteering, all the better. This is the second time that I have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, the first time being with a build last May in Paraguay. Previous to that I have done volunteer teaching in China where I taught English to adults. I have been part of an Earthwatch volunteer project in India which involved plants and traditional medicine. I began my teaching career on Manitoulin Island in Ontario teaching grade 8 to native students.
I have a Brittany spaniel and a spoiled cat (no kids - my husband passed away many years ago).
The attached photo shows me in one of my favourite places -beside the Grand River which flows through Paris and is very close to where I live. I love to walk or cycle along this river with Stella, my dog, and in winter take to the ski trail with her. In fact, I’m about to do that again this afternoon. Let it snow!
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