Moments after I arrived at St. Teresa of Avila’s Separate School, I was warmly greeted by Ms. Lillicrop, Elementary Guidance and Experiential Learning Teacher – Mississauga North. I was absolutely delighted to meet her. She escorted me down the hall to Mr. DaCosta’s grade eight classroom, a spacious room...

Upon entering St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School this afternoon, we went into the office, where we were kindly met by Ms. Cifa, the school secretary.  Moments later while in the school foyer, we met Mr. Krolewski, the Vice-Principal, who warmly welcomed us into his school. Shortly thereafter,...

It was a wonderful Wednesday Wellness Day at Our Lady of Good Voyage Elementary School in Mississauga. Upon arriving, we went to the office and we were warmly welcomed and greeted by Ms. Klein, the school Principal.  Ms. Brancalion, the Elementary Guidance and Experiential Learning Teacher, came to meet...

As I arrived at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School, I was happily welcomed by a teacher from the PIP Department. She kindly directed us to the office, to sign in and to acquire our bright pink visitor stickers, which we promptly obliged. As we exited the office, Ms. Pearl,...

Four fabulous public speaking engagements at St. Hilary’s Elementary School this morning. Ms. Calvert, the Principal, graciously greeted me and kindly escorted me to Ms. Ricardo’s grade four and five class, while showing me Ms. Paniconi, Ms. Fernando and Mr. Tremblay’s class rooms for my other scheduled presentations. At...

Upon arriving at Holy Cross Separate School in Malton today, I was warmly greeted by Ms. Lonardi, the school’s head secretary.  While waiting in the school foyer, staff would pass by and warmly greet me with a smile and a friendly, “Hello”. Before long, Ms. Graci, the principal, came...

A glorious sun shone again today. I presented at Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School to all the grade four, five, six, seven and eight students. Shortly after I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by Ms. Howard, the school principal. Although I had brought my equipment for my public...

The sun was shining. It was a beautiful day for a lovely drive to St. Benedict Elementary School in Orangeville this morning. When I arrived at the school’s main doors, they were kindly opened by Mr. Lise, the principal, who greeted us right away with a very warm welcome. ...

Upon arrival at Father C. W. Sullivan School in Brampton today, Ms. Tavares, the school’s administrative assistant, kindly directed me to the gymnasium, where Ms. Ashien, the Equity and Diversity Lead and grade eight teacher, was busy setting up for my public speaking presentation.  When I met her, she...

Palpable joy and excitement were in the air at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, on Equity and Wellness Day. Ms. Donaghue, the school principal, Ms. Sienna, administrative assistant, and Ms. Brancalion, Elementary Guidance and Experiential Learning Teacher, made me feel most welcomed when I arrived. Mr. Condotta, the...