Rosemary Brown’s Legacy
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘Until all of us have made it, none of us have made it’? These are the famous words of Rosemary Brown, and not only are they a catchy slogan, but they were said as…
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The Story of Elijah McCoy
Imagine trains frequently coming to loud, screeching halts as workers spent countless hours oiling their machinery, repeating the process over and over. This was the sad reality until one day, a brilliant Canadian-born inventor turned the industry on its head,…
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to reflect on and recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black people throughout history. In Canada, this month serves as an opportunity to celebrate Black excellence, reflect on the challenges Black Canadians have…
Top 5 Reasons Why an Online Program May be Perfect for You
While you may be hesitant to make the switch, the advantages of studying online can easily create an excellent learning environment. Here are my top five reasons why I enjoyed online learning.
Building My Private Practice as A Counsellor
You have the education, the skills, and now all you need are the clients. How do Counselling Therapists find their way after practicum ends and once they’re ready to start their private practice?
Six Mental Health Tips That Everyone Should Know
Understanding that you’re not alone in recovery from mental illness is an important part of the healing process. One in three Canadians will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime. This statistic shows that you’re not alone, and mental…
Finding Joy in the Little and Big Things
It’s a surprise to many how grateful I am, despite my disability and the challenges that accompany it. I will be the first to admit that having a disability is not easy.
Living with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
My name is Alison Kabush, and I will be sharing the story of my living with my diagnosis. Alison as a child. I was adopted at birth and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at four months old. It all began on…
Six Facts I Learned in the Education Assistant Program
I’ve gained so much knowledge in the Education Assistant (EA) program over the past five months. I could go on and on about what I’ve learned, but in the interest of time, here are six key facts I’ve learned in…
Early Childhood Education is the most important job in the world
About seven years ago, I was in a career I did not enjoy. After observing the teachers at my daughter’s daycare, I realized that I was drawn to the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Watching the educators develop and…
A former student with exceptionalities reflects on the importance of Education Assistants
Even though I sound different and can’t do most things by myself, my EA gave me the confidence to know that I’m very smart, and that’s why I graduated high school with honours. Her support allowed me to prove my…
Considering online education? Here’s some insights
To give you a glimpse into the world of online learning, we interviewed one of our Education Assistant (EA) instructors, Natalie-Taylor Lane, who is also a working EA, and took an in-depth look at what it means to take an…
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