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WHO THEY ARE Nana Mary + her grandkids: William, Deon and Harris. WHAT THEY’VE TAKEN WITH US Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Bigger Beats WHY WE LOVE THEM Because they get what giving is all about. A DIFFERENT WAY ‘Tis the season. For decking the halls. For singing “fa la la la la.” For using candy canes…
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Two year-old Ella was sitting on the grass in her backyard, swaying back and forth. When her mom asked her what she was doing, Ella responded by saying “I’m dancing to the music of the birds.” WHO SHE IS Ella Raven-Jackson WHAT SHE’S TAKEN WITH US Guitar Lessons, Rock Band WHY WE LOVE HER Because…
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Lynette Stanley-Maddocks is a serious cook. As in, “make-your-own-barbecue-sauce-from-scratch” kind of serious. So the idea of going from a big kitchen that’s made for entertaining, to a kitchen with one cupboard and four drawers took some honest soul searching. Especially considering this change will be for the next three years. Why the big change? The…
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Demonia boots that weigh 3lbs each. Sweet hair. Sometimes black. Sometimes green. Accessories that turn heads. The way she uses colour makes your eyes happy. Whatever the style, she manages to pull it off. Effortlessly. Lilah Davis is 14 years old with a fashion sense that’s an art form. And we are here for it.…
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They love travelling, mountain biking, skiing and turning crazy ideas into reality. They also LOVE cinnamon buns from Hazeldean Bakery. WHO THEY ARE (L-R) Cory, Katelyn, Nevan & Audrey Sidebottom WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED WITH US WHY WE LOVE THEM Because the way they live inspires us. When we grow up, we want to be like…
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NAME Jonah Little AGE 16 WHY HE ROCKS He’s not afraid to go for it. Dear Jonah, Please remember us when you’re rich and famous. Love, Backbeat My Turn by Lil Baby. Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial by Roddy Ricch. Astroworld by Travis Scott. These are some of Jonah Little’s favourite rap albums. These…
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WHERE SHE TEACHES WHAT SHE TEACHES French, Sewing, Leadership, Social Studies WHY SHE TEACHES Students need love and kindness. You know that kind of person? The kind that lights up a room? The kind of person whose energy is contagious and everyday creativity is straight up inspiring? That’s Shannon Webb. She’s giving on all ends…
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Where he teaches What he teaches Science (Physics) and Sk8trepreneur Why he Teaches To make the world a better place. It was 3 o’clock in the morning. 36 bleary-eyed students from Lamont slowly filed into the hotel lobby, ready to board their tour bus. “APRIL FOOLS!” Kristian Basaraba and his fellow teachers couldn’t hold back…
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Where she teaches What she teaches Grade 1 French Immersion Why She Teaches It’s her passion Katie McDonough has taught Kindergarten – both French immersion as well as the English program – for six years. Prior to this she taught in Japan for about a decade. Teaching has always been a dynamic career. But…
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