“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.”
Albert Einstein
I got to be principal for the day and loved it!
Leading by Example
Leadership comes from within. It is about self-confidence, willingness to learn, listen, share, and be open to accepting feedback and giving it. Many great people in my life have taught me what it means to be a leader. My drama teachers who make every student feel included. My mother who has taught me the importance of working hard by leading by example as a single parent who works two jobs but still makes time to support me and come to every one of my shows. My local Member of Parliament who has reinforced that my voice needs to be heard to bring about change. And myself, an honours student who has overcome health issues that could have led me down a dark path but instead I faced them head-on with a positive attitude. I know I have a lot to learn, but I also have a lot to give and I’m excited for all the opportunities my university career will provide me.
Getting Involved
As an executive of my school's drama council and student council, I was responsible for the success of many special events. There were numerous to organize throughout the school year, and I did this with the help of my fellow council members. I would spend time learning council member's strengths and interests, and it helped me assign tasks so that everyone felt involved.
Volunteering - 2024 Ribfest for OPP Victims Services
Student Council Executive in charge of social media, events & arts.
Volunteering at a community theatre
I volunteer my time at a local community theatre. I was recently the ASM and lighting designer and operator for Sister Act Jr. with 20 wide-eyed grade school kids. I enjoy giving back to the arts because it has already given me so much.
Photo credit: Olivia Willson & Julie Harrington
I have been a long time supporter of the Ontario Provincial Police Victims Services, first as a participant of their 5k run and later as a run day helper. I stopped running the race out of caution after a surgery and instead of saying I wouldn’t support the run anymore, I instead offer my time and event planning skills to help on the planning side. Recently they stopped holding the run and now oversee the ticket taking at the entrance of a community Ribfest event. I was quick to offer my time to help out in 2023, the inaugural year, which saw over 150,000 people through the turnstile over three days and I was happy to offer my help again this year (2024).