Employee Directory

At Stanstead College since…
2011

Hometown
Georgeville, QC

If I had to describe my job it would be…

Working with teens is challenging, never boring and one of my great joys.

When I’m not working at Stanstead College, I am...

Reading, spending time with family and friends, catching up on my recorded programs.

A person/book/song/place/etc. that has inspired me

Two people in particular have impacted my life in more ways than I can say: my step-grandparents, Jack and Addie Atkin, who took in an 8 year old when they were in their mid-fifties and raised her as their own - they also taught me how to speak English!

Other jobs I've had

I've been a chambermaid, a waitress, a casino dealer, a telephone operator and a live-in nanny. Just to name a few!

A thing you may not know about me

Even after 28 years of teaching, the first day of classes still scares me!

Most memorable moment at Stanstead College

First year, first sit-down meal, walking across the dining hall and my heel catching - ended up on my behind in front of the Headmaster's table!

Anything else we should know about you?

I do love other things besides coffee and chocolate: red carnations, scented candles and a day at the spa.

2014

BA, B.Ed, Mount Allison University

At Stanstead College since…
I’m beginning my third time at Stanstead College (1997-2001; 2007-2012; 2022-)

Hometown
Halifax, Nova Scotia

If I had to describe my job it would be…
I enjoy facilitating the academic, athletic, and social growth of the students I am fortunate to interact and work with.

When I’m not working at Stanstead College, I am...
Watching & reading about soccer & coaching, or doing something active outside.

A person/book/song/place/etc. that has inspired me
My parents were my role models & guiding lights. Pep Guardiola is my favourite coach. The country of Cyprus inspires me. Barometer Rising (Hugh MacLennan) is my favourite novel.

Other jobs I've had
Director of Soccer & teacher at King’s-Edgehill School; Director of High Performance and REX, Soccer Nova Scotia; Head Coach Dalhousie University women’s soccer

A thing you may not know about me
I have a significant fear of heights

Most memorable moment at Stanstead College
So many to choose from my two previous times at SC… but, one really fun one was in October 2011, when the senior girls & senior boys soccer teams both won playoff championships on the same afternoon and at home. With our fields only a few metres apart and the referees’ game-ending whistles sounding almost simultaneously, the ensuing on-field joy and celebrations between our two teams of players and coaching staffs showed just how tight-knit Stanstead College really is. It was a really fun afternoon!