About Me

My name is Rhiannon Murphy and I am a teacher candidate in the Bachelor of Education program (P/J) at the University of Ottawa. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa as well in the Bachelor of Commerce program with a specialization in marketing.

Along with my passion for education, I am passionate about rowing, cycling, xc skiing, and hiking. I am a competitive rower at the Ottawa Rowing Club and a Varsity rower for the University of Ottawa. I enjoy going on camping trips and hiking all around Canada! I strive to share my passions in the classroom by incorporating them into the lessons I teach.

Head Coach - Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, Sydenham ON

• Taught the sport of sprint canoe/kayak as well as sportsmanship, integrity, dedication, and work ethic to young athletes aged 8-14
• Developed strong relationships with the parents, which encouraged collaboration and athlete success
• Created daily lesson plans and long term athlete development plans
• Served as team and staff spokesman
• Coached many athletes that found success at the provincial level
• Created a safe environment that instilled confidence and encouraged individuality

Bike Instructor - PedalHeads, Ottawa, ON

• Taught camp programs for children ages 3-12 years
• Introduced children to new bike skills and successfully got hundreds of kids riding without training wheels
• Ensured the health and safety of children at camp
• Communicated with parents and guardians about their child's progress

Rowing Coach- Ottawa Rowing Club, Ottawa, ON

• Ran daily sessions teaching people of all ages how to row at the Ottawa Rowing Club
• Collaborated with coworkers to create lesson plans
• Ran sessions for the Everybody Rows Ottawa initiative which aims to introduce the sport of rowing to many diverse communities