Hello friends!

My name is Monika, also know as The Cheer Teacher.

I am an elementary school teacher in Canada and currently teacher Grade 6 French Immersion. I graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts and and a Bachelor of Education.

I started this journey because I found that I had so many ideas that I wanted to share and so many dreams that I wanted to make come true. I always push for the dreams of my students and finally decided it was time for me to truly practice what I preach!

Outside of teaching, I have coached and competed in competitive all-star cheerleading with my second family, CheerForce Allstars. I have been a part of the sport for 15 years and am still just as much in love with it today.

As an English major, it has been a dream of mine to write and publish books. I absolutely love reading and writing but have never found the inspiration to do it; until now. I am the author of Finley's Bother, a children's book that focuses teachers children what anxiety is, normalizes it, and helps teach strategies to recognize and reduce it. My classroom is very much structured around building community and focusing on mental health and well-being; something I am very passionate about.

Other things that make me who I am include being a fur momma to my sweet boy Jax, trying and cooking new foods and cuisines, and travelling as much as I can around the world. There is so much to know but I hope that throughout this journey you can get to know more about me. I am so excited to share my journey and my resources with you!

With cheer and love,

Monika