Living UP-Lily Johnson. Lily exemplifies determination + perseverance. Despite facing some learning challenges, she remains focused on success and embraces a growth mindset. Lily turns challenges into growth opportunities and advocates for inclusivity and equity. Congrats, Lily!
Angela is an ECE and mother of two. She has a positive attitude and fosters a growth mindset, teaching students to see mistakes as learning opportunities. Her dedication and caring nature make her a wonderful role model. It's clear why she is this week's #LivingUP recipient. ☂️
The #umbrellaskill for December is Intrinsic Motivation.
Living UP. Keri Gore is not just a mentor and coach but also a beacon of support for our students. Through intramural sports, cross country running, and volleyball, she provides a safe outlet and essential coping strategies. 1/3
Her genuine approach and compassionate coaching have a lifelong impact, helping students develop coping skills, confidence, and a sense of community. Ms. Gore guides each child with kindness and understanding, turning challenges into valuable life lessons. 2/3
This week, we celebrate Amy Innes. Amy is a principal in the WRDSB and she strives to make her school accessible for both neurotypical and neurodivergent students. She is sweet and kind and really tries to make a difference for the students she works with. Congratulations, Amy!
Stuart Cunningham is this week's Living UP recipient. Stu has been on an incredible journey since he was 17 years old. With resilience, he faced some early childhood traumas and challenges. Stu worked through his fears, finished high school and chose a path of well-being. 1/
From then, he worked through the ups and downs of life and is willing to stay committed to this while he pursues his passions. He has done a great deal of work on his self-esteem and the development of his audio engineering skills. 2/
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This week's LivingUP recipient is Nancy McGillivray. Nancy embodies the Umbrella Project skills daily, supporting student and staff well-being. Her dedication to others is inspiring. Thank you for being you, Nancy!"☂️
Living UP! Diane Kullman, is a dedicated EA, who was a pillar of strength for students' mental health. She provided stability, supporting students with genuine care. Thank you, Diane, for your profound impact and warm connections. Congratulations and enjoy retirement! ☂️
Living UP! Caring, compassionate, smart, dependable, gentle... trying to find just one word to describe Ms. Huard isn't possible. We're honored to spotlight Ms. Huard, an educator who embodies compassion, dedication, and resilience. 1/2
Practicing #Mindfulness can improve our immune system's ability to fight disease. It can actually increase brain size, specifically the parts responsible for #learning, #memory, and #empathy. ☂️
Julie Miller is this week’s #LivingUP recipient. She is an outstanding champion of #wellbeing and #copingskills. This music teacher enjoys providing opportunities for students to learn. She takes a humble approach that allows for children's needs to be at the forefront. 1/2
















