Join me, Jacinthe (Ja-Saint) Monast , Soul Purpose and Holistic Mindset Coach with my Special Guest, Jordin Smale, on In Touch with Your Soul Podcast.
Jordin Smale was born and raised in the little hamlet of Gobles, Ontario. Growing up, her childhood consisted of playing outside, spending time with friends and helping out at their barns, and attending a small rural public school. As soon as she could lend a hand, she joined her parents at their family-owned and operated business until she attended Wilfrid Laurier University and Nipissing University in 2011.
Jordin always knew she wanted to become a teacher and guide children in their learning. Jordin began her teaching career in 2016 as an Ontario Certified Teacher for Thames Valley District School Board. Her qualifications include Primary/ Junior/ Intermediate Certification, with a French as A Second Language Specialist. Working in the school board, Jordin gained valuable experience teaching within a wide array of grades and school environments.
In 2021, Jordin became incredibly intrigued by the idea of alternative and holistic education, which included outdoor learning, forest schooling, mindfulness practices and child-led learning. In 2022, she created “The River Holistic Education”, which was a private learning pod business located in St. Marys, Ontario. After a very successful year, the program began to expand, and the need for a larger learning space emerged.
One year later, Jordin incorporated “Forest Hills Private School & Retreat Center”; a holistic learning pod/ microschool and retreat rental property, located in Embro, Ontario, Canada.
Jordin is also a mother of two, wife, teacher and Reiki II practitioner. She is passionate about helping to provide children with opportunities to thrive, find peace and security in nature, and explore their own passions. She also loves being a part of a like-minded community and being able to provide parents with support, clarity, education and holistic alternatives, and healing in their parenting journeys.
To connect with Jordin Smale: https://www.fhprivateschool.com
Connect with Jacinthe: https://www.LoveEssentialLife.com
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