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Meet Our Peer Facilitators!

2nd year of Concurrent education Hometown: Burlington, Ontario In the Brock community I have been heavily involved in Residence Life. I am currently a Don on campus and will be next year as well. I am a participant on the Residence Life Alternative Spring Break to the Dominican Republic to volunteer in an orphanage. I am a part of the Stay Smart team that works out of Mackenzie Chown A block during the week. I am also a part of the Student Leadership and Innovative Commons. Fun Fact: I have a geographic tongue. Years with FIL: This is my first year with Foundations in Leadership! Foundations in Leadership can be such a great learning experience for all who take the course. It is offered not only to students but faculty and all those in the Brock community. The sessions impact one self not only through the exercises however with the connections you make with your fellow classmates. [1]

2nd Year Concurrent Education J/I - English Major Hometown: Just outside of London, ON Before attending Brock, I was a member of my highschool Student's Council from Gr. 9 through to Gr. 12. In Gr. 12, I was so excited when I was elected as the President of the Student's Council. I also got involved in Peer Tutor during highschool and I absolutely loved it - my experience as a tutor really reinforced for me that teaching was exactly what I hoped to do in my future! Also while in highschool, I had the oppourtunity to be involved with multiple Leadership Conferences throughout Ontario. In my hometown, I was involved with the Interact Club (Youth Rotary Club) and held the position of Secretary. During my 1st Year at Brock, I was briefly involved with the Residence Action Council (RAC) and helped to organize the November event in 2010. Fun fact: I had the opportunity to travel to Italy and Greece when I was in Gr. 11. It was one of the most incredible things I have ever done, and they are two of the most beautiful places I have ever been! Years with FIL: Since October of 2010 The Foundations in Leadership Practicum Series is a great way for individuals to begin developing or improve upon their leadership skills. It's a great way to to get involved with the Brock community and a fun way to meet other Brock students! :) [2]

Second Year in the BPhEd/Honours/BEd I/S Hometown is Belleville, ON I am part of a society at Brock called Brock Leaders Citizenship Society, Outside of Brock; I worked for three years as a Peer Health Leader for my local health unit to raise awareness about the campaigning from the Tobacco Industry targeting youth and the harmful effects of all Tobacco Products. I also ran an initiative which caused the city to successful create a smoke-free playing fields by-law. In addition, I was the leader on many types of council, I was a Peer Mentor for my school, and the team captain of a few teams throughout my elementary and high school years. Fun Fact: I am a very tall person who has a slight fear of heights! Years with FIL: This year will complete my first full year for working with Foundations. Foundations is a great opportunity for individuals to network with other leaders in the Brock community, gain insight knowledge how about to be a more effective leader and learn tools that will help you have more positive interactions with people currently in your life and those people you have yet to meet. Finally Foundations provides you with the foundation of skills needed to be successful in school, your career and your life. [3]

Foundations in Leadership

Meet our Peer Facilitators who deliver the Foundations In Leadership Practicum Series! We look for students who have an interest in leadership development and previous experience in a leadership role. Our peers are trained to deliver the skills needed to complete the Foundations series and offer participants a chance to interact with a peer mentor.

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