Category: Teachers of FHCI
Messages from FHCI Staff
Forest Hill has the best staff! Check out these awesome videos that they have put together for you, the students!
Teachers of FHCI: Ms. Roca
By: Tatiana C. What is a hidden talent or skill of yours? I am a jazz percussionist. It is the ultimate source of meditation. What were you before you became a teacher? I continue to be a playwright, a librettist, a songwriter, a musician, an undercover cop, a music critic, a dance maker, a … More Teachers of FHCI: Ms. Roca
Teachers of FHCI: Ms. Hadziahmetovic
By: Lielle Ronen What is the one thing that most people don’t know about you? I’ve undergone a serious surgery in the early stages of my teaching career. It further allowed me to find happiness in each and every day of my life. Do you have any memorable trips/vacations in the past? Luckily, I have … More Teachers of FHCI: Ms. Hadziahmetovic
Teachers of FHCI: Ms. Pupovac
By Emma Kay and Madison Anisman What is one thing most people don’t know about you? “I lived in Italy and California for a little while.” If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be? “This is my fourth career. I was a medical bio chemist going out of university. Then, I was a nutritionist … More Teachers of FHCI: Ms. Pupovac
Teachers of FHCI: Mr. Fraser
By: Vanessa Ifepe
I am a visual artist and musician. I’ve done a lot of work in design and I have a background in construction… … More Teachers of FHCI: Mr. Fraser
Teachers of FHCI: Mr. Berger
If you weren’t a teacher, what do you think you would be? “I gave some real thought to being a lawyer for a while, and I also thought about being a professor and haven’t entirely dismissed that as a possibility maybe sometime down the road.” What do you want to do after retirement? “It would … More Teachers of FHCI: Mr. Berger
Couples of FHCI – Ms. Monaghan and Mr. Dinsmore
By Danielle Westreich, Jessica Huong, Jessica Bensky and Esther Eisen How long have you been together? Mr. Dinsmore: “7 or 8 years.” What were your first impressions of each other? Ms. Monaghan: “Short with a good taste in music.” Mr. Dinsmore: “Tall and very [restrict] smiley.” What is your favourite date place? Mr. Dinsmore: “Any … More Couples of FHCI – Ms. Monaghan and Mr. Dinsmore
Ms Burnip – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
“Yes! I always wanted to go into teaching… actually that’s not true. I wanted to be a doctor for a while. And then in Grade 10 I thought, I’m going to teach, because I definitely love school. But before that, I had to do a lot of different jobs. I didn’t have a wealthy family or a wealthy background so I had to earn money for university and/or do well in school to get a scholarship…” … More Ms Burnip – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
Mr Oosterhoff – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
Did you have a different job before becoming a teacher?
“Yes, I didn’t actually become a teacher until I was in my thirties. Before that, I worked as a news photographer. I also worked as a public relations consultant.” … More Mr Oosterhoff – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
Mr Moore – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
Did you have a different job before becoming a teacher?
“Yes, I didn’t actually become a teacher until I was in my thirties. Before that, I worked as a news photographer. I also worked as a public relations consultant.” … More Mr Moore – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
Ms Matte – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
What did you do before you came to Forest Hill?
“I worked at York Mills Collegiate before, where I did Math and English. I had part-time jobs … More Ms Matte – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
Ms Haines – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
Were you anything before you were a teacher?
“I taught English in Korea for a year… it was really cool. I also worked as an educational assistant, with students with autism. And I was a waitress in a bar… that’s where I got my education…” … More Ms Haines – Teachers of FHCI: Before We Knew Them
Teachers of FHCI: Mr. MacDonald
What is one thing most people don’t know about you? “I dabble in oil painting. But I only dabble in it; I’m not very good at it. I can also carve a sick pumpkin!” If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be? “I would probably be working a desk job, doing something really boring … More Teachers of FHCI: Mr. MacDonald
FHCI’s Best Dressed: Halloween Edition
On this spooky holiday, Forest Hill was filled with spirit! Here are some of the highlights. … More FHCI’s Best Dressed: Halloween Edition
Humans of FHCI – Mr Ferroni
What is one thing most people don’t know about you? “I used to be an Auxiliary police constable with the Toronto Police.” If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be? “I would be a criminal lawyer.” What’s your favourite thing about being a teacher? “Bringing people closer to the truth, just like in Plato’s … More Humans of FHCI – Mr Ferroni
Humans of FHCI – Mr. MacDonald
By Esther Eisen and Abi Parameswaran What is one thing most people don’t know about you? “I dabble in oil painting. But I only dabble in it; I’m not very good at it. I can also carve a sick pumpkin!” If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be? “I would probably be working … More Humans of FHCI – Mr. MacDonald
FHCI After Hours…
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Can you Guess Which FHCI Teacher Said This?
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