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Donalda Balisky: Leading the Next Generation
Posted June 8, 2023
Donalda Balisky always knew that she wanted to be an educator one day and was just waiting for the right time to seize the opportunity. Her mother was a teacher for 35 years, and Balisky grew up trying to emulate her. In fact, she would often mark up her books with red crayon, copying exactly what her mother did. While living in High... Read Article »
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Ashley Swanson: Pieces Falling Into Place
Posted May 31, 2023
As a Parts Technician instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic, Ashley Swanson brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom. Her passion for teaching is evident in the way she engages with her students, helping them to develop the skills and expertise they need to succeed in their careers.Ashley's journey into the field bega... Read Article »
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Chantal Pearson: A Journey of Independence and Growth
Posted May 24, 2023
Chantal Pearson is a graduate of Northwestern Polytechnic's Business Administration diploma program, where she majored in management. Originally from Jamaica, Chantal moved to Canada in search of new opportunities, and was drawn to the polytechnic's impressive reputation and educational track record. Despite the culture shock and the cold weathe... Read Article »
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Curran Speager: Inspiring Future Power Engineers
Posted May 10, 2023
Curran Speager has a passion for power engineering. As an instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic, he is dedicated to teaching the next generation of power engineers and preparing them for the rapidly evolving industrial world.Speager's power engineering journey was not a straight path. A local to the area, Speager started his de... Read Article »
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Sheryll Ann Esporton: Entrepreneurship in ELCC
Posted May 3, 2023
Sheryll Ann Esporton was no stranger to the world of childcare when she enrolled in Northwestern Polytechnic's Early Learning and Childcare diploma program. With her already-established position with Watch Me Grow Family Childcare Program, Esporton felt ready to gain even more great skills and advance her career prospects.The knowledge sh... Read Article »