What do you like to do in your spare time?
My spare time tends to be more quiet and reflective if I am not with friends. I enjoy reading, baking and most outdoor activities all year round – hiking, cross country skiing, kayaking etc.
What book/resource could you recommend to our readers?
I am a big non-fiction reader and recently read, Finding the Mother Tree by Dr. Suzanne Simard. It is a beautiful story of the relationships between trees and how they support each other in times of disease, stress, fire etc. For a fictional book I would recommend All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.
What’s your favorite quote?
One quote that I remind myself often of is Maya Angelou’s, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Who inspires you and why?
A variety of people inspire me for different reasons, but on a daily basis I would have to say my children do, now in their 20’s. Watching them navigate adult life and make decisions, they challenge me and inspire me to be the best I can be.
In the last couple of years, what new belief, behavior, or habit, or item, has most improved your life?
I think I have grown so much over the last few years, mainly in trusting my inner voice and sharing my perspective with others. I often felt that my interpretation of events/situations was different and not worthy of sharing, but now I recognize that it is just another perspective that deserves to be heard.
What advice would you give your teenage self?
Remember to laugh
What would you take with you to a desert island?
I think I would take a solar powered phone so I could continue to listen to podcasts and learn
Anything else that you would like to share?
It is a privilege to be a part of the early learning community. I have worked with children since I was a day camp counsellor at the age of 15 in Toronto. Being able to see the world through their eyes of wonder brings me joy and working with a team of dedicated professionals is priceless. Thank you.
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