My essays have appeared in The Write Launch, Cool Beans Lit. and Half and One. I won Honourable Mentions in the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition and the Dreamer’s Creative Writing Flash Nonfiction Competition. I hold a double bachelor's degree in English and International Development Studies from the University of Guelph. After fulfilling desktop publishing, holistic nutrition and teaching careers, I'm about to complete my MFA at the University of King’s College in May 2026. My thesis project, a memoir entitled The Aster Glass, is still in progress. I spend my free time paddleboarding on local lakes, and obsessing over fermenting the perfect bottle of tepahce. I'm a repeat adopter of rescue dogs and live with my family in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can find links to my writing at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Trina Chapman

My essays have appeared in The Write Launch, Cool Beans Lit. and Half and One. I won Honourable Mentions in the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition and the Dreamer’s Creative Writing Flash Nonfiction Competition. I hold a double bachelor's degree in English and International Development Studies from the University of Guelph. After fulfilling desktop publishing, holistic nutrition and teaching careers, I'm about to complete my MFA at the University of King’s College in May 2026. My thesis project, a memoir entitled The Aster Glass, is still in progress. I spend my free time paddleboarding on local lakes, and obsessing over fermenting the perfect bottle of tepahce. I'm a repeat adopter of rescue dogs and live with my family in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can find links to my writing at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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My essays have appeared in The Write Launch, Cool Beans Lit. and Half and One. I won Honourable Mentions in the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition and the Dreamer’s Creative Writing Flash Nonfiction Competition. I hold a double bachelor’s degree in English and International Development Studies from the University of Guelph. After fulfilling desktop publishing, holistic nutrition and teaching careers, I’m about to complete my MFA at the University of King’s College in May 2026. My thesis project, a memoir entitled The Aster Glass, is still in progress. I spend my free time paddleboarding on local lakes, and obsessing over fermenting the perfect bottle of tepahce. I’m a repeat adopter of rescue dogs and live with my family in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can find links to my writing at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Co-Founder / Teacher at Village Hearth Community School
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
Co-founded Village Hearth Community School in response to pedagogical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic; implemented outdoor-based programming to support school-age children; collaborated with families and staff to build a community-centered educational model.
Head Lower Elementary Teacher at Guelph Montessori School
April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020
Led lower elementary classroom instruction following Montessori principles; developed curriculum; partnered with parents and colleagues; integrated outdoor education components.
Founder / CEO at Wunderballs / Bumblegear
July 1, 2008 - September 1, 2015
Product design and development; created an environmental education program in conjunction with the product; managed marketing, customer support, sales, purchasing and production.
Registered Holistic Nutritionist at Self-Employed
May 1, 2006 - September 1, 2015
Collaborated with chiropractors, massage therapists, reflexologists, and physiotherapists in wellness clinics and in-home settings; performed nutritional assessments; designed individualized programs; organized community group nutrition events; authored a monthly nutrition newsletter; marketing.
Desktop Publisher at Central Reproductions
June 1, 1997 - December 1, 2001
Layout, design and editing of brochures, books, learning curricula, and marketing materials.
ESL Teacher at Interac Nova Group
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Taught English as a Second Language in Tokyo, Japan.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing – Nonfiction at University of King's College, Halifax, NS
May 1, 2024 - May 28, 2026
Creative Writing Certificate at University of Toronto, Continuing Studies, Toronto, ON
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
MACTE Diploma (hon) at Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute, Toronto, ON
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
RHN Diploma (hon) at Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Toronto, ON
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Desktop Publishing Diploma (hon) at George Brown College, Toronto, ON
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
TESL Certificate at University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Bachelor of Arts in English / International Development, Double Major at University of Calgary (assumed)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

MACTE Diploma (hon)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
RHN Diploma (hon)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Desktop Publishing Diploma (hon)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
TESL Certificate
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Creative Writing Certificate (sponsored by MFA program)
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in English / International Development, Double Major
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Creative Nonfiction
May 1, 2024 - May 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

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