About me
Hi,
It is great to be going to a gaming conference for the first time in my life. In addition to being a lifelong Dungeon Master and occasional player of Dungeons & Dragons, here are a few things I can say about myself an introduction:
I am a teacher at lower mainland public school, focussed on English language learning and Music. One of my greatest joys in life in a volunteer capacity in connection with my teaching is in directing a children’s choir that shares music through singing and dancing in the school end in the community beyond. I strongly believe that the relationships that we build with people around us as we support, inspire, and celebrate, each other’s creative passions creates a better world for all of us, as we learn ways to be more resilient in life through. using our creative imaginations to thrive, not just survive, together.
Fantasy, and other kinds of, Role-Playing, of course, helps us all understand our goals, roles, and possibilities better, as we problem solve with others in imaginary worlds in ways that help us be more effective in the real world together, so I have been running a D&D campaign that has lasted more than 8 years so far; but, I found that I could always get more of this, so this past year I started playing as a player in Adventurers League D&D opportunities in the lower mainland area.
Beyond this, I have a great love of the outdoors, especially forests, rivers, lakes, and rivers, and beaches, and a dog that keeps me company in this.
Giving appreciation to all who are putting this together, and all who eventually participate, I look forward to enjoying time with everyone at this event.
Thank you,
Alan Hopkins
