Tanya Baril
Teachers
Phone: 403-887-8455
Key Roles
Grade 4
Getting to know Mrs. Baril
Bonjour! I’m so excited to be joining Beacon Hill Elementary School this year as a Grade 4 teacher! I’ve previously taught Grades 1 through 4 in Red Deer, Innisfail, and Lacombe, and I couldn’t be happier to be back teaching my favourite grade again alongside such an amazing team.
I live in Red Deer with my wonderful husband, Paul, and my beautiful daughter, Laney, who is already 13! I am originally from the Province of Quebec where I was born and raised bilingual. I love sharing and integrating my French culture within my teaching as it also showcases Alberta’s rich French heritage.
Before becoming a teacher, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in History and Archaeology and then a Master’s degree in Egyptology at the University of Toronto. I even had the opportunity to work as an archaeologist in Spain! In 2008, I moved to Red Deer to work at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum until I had my daughter. After spending seven years as a stay-at-home mom and owning my own business, I followed my true passion and completed my Education degree to become a teacher.
I enjoy taking dance lessons - I’ve been a dancer my whole life, I am part of a bowling league with some friends, and my family likes to go kayaking in Sylvan Lake every summer. I love spending time with my family, reading, and sipping a warm cup of coffee. Traveling is another passion of mine and I like to explore new places whenever I can. I’ve been all over the world including many countries in Europe, the Bahamas, and even Egypt!
I am always ready for my next adventure, inside and outside of the classroom! Here’s to a fabulous school year!