Meet The Teacher

Hi! I'm Becky, known to my students at Ms. McDonald. Or sometimes, Ms. McDonalds and sometimes even just as "McDonalds". I am a K-6 music teacher located in Newfoundland, Canada. 

I love this picture of me and my buddy Hunter from 2016.

I live in St. John's with my partner Evan and our two cats, Paco and Finn.

Paco
Finn

I have a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Music History and a Bachelor of Music Education, both from Memorial University of Newfoundland.




I love to sing and I have been a member of Lady Cove Women's Choir for 12 years!

Lady Cove at Podium in Edmonton, May 2016

I am passionate about teaching and cannot imagine pursuing any other career. I love helping students explore their creative sides and my number one priority is to make my students feel respected and cared for. Welcome to my music room!


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