Martina Shannon
Martina Shannon of Saint John graduated from New Brunswick
Teachers' College and the University of New Brunswick with degrees
in Arts and Education. During her teaching career, Martina was a
co-operating teacher for University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas
University student teachers and a mentor to many others. Before and
during her time as Department Head of English, Martina was very
involved with curriculum development, and the preparation and
assessment of Provincial Achievement Evaluations. For over a decade
she was a member of the St. Joseph's Hospital Advisory Board and
its representative to the Ethics Committee. Retirement has afforded
Martina more time for church, community, and extensive travel.
Nationally Certified by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource
Council, Martina promotes the benefits of travel to the Canadian
Maritimes to potential visitors from the United States, Australia
and the United Kingdom.