Throughout the years, Smiths Falls has been an integral part of my life. Being born, raised, and educated in this area, I received my elementary education at Eric Hutcheson / Lombardy Public Schools and then I progressed to Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. After graduating from Grade 13, I attended Queen's University in Kingston for some of the most wonderful years in my life. University prepared me for a career in education and I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Bachelor of Education (Honours). Upon graduation from Queen's, I returned to Smiths Falls to begin my teaching career for the next 36 years!!!!
Although I was a familiar face at Wolford and Frankville Public Schools at the beginning of my career, most of my professional life was spent teaching at Duncan J. Schoular Public School (formerly known as Elgin Elementary) and Lombardy Public School. It is interesting to note that I attended Lombardy Public School as a student, my first teaching contract was at Lombardy Public School, and I retired from my career at Lombardy Public School. Since joining the team at Functional Performance Fitness, I have reconnected with former students, parents, and colleagues at the gym.
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When I am not at the gym, I maintain an active farm with Charolais cattle and Suffolk sheep. In my younger years, I was an active participant in the 4-H program for rural youth. For many years, my family raised purebred Holsteins which was exciting and rewarding, but involved a lot of hard work and long days when it was combined with my teaching career. Life on the farm developed a strong work ethic, a sense of pride and accomplishment, and a strong family bond..
In addition to teaching and agriculture I have an avid interest in horticulture and collecting antiques. Searching and collecting interesting antiques with my friends has always been an enjoyable pastime. Although I am just a functional chef, I enjoy entertaining family and friends by hosting dinner parties. However, I haven't convinced Shaq to taste my famous scalloped potatoes! Prior to "Covidian” times, I have attended many wonderful performances given by noteworthy musicians at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
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When I retired from my career in education, I began an exciting new adventure in fitness. Even though I have been working on improving my own level of fitness and nutrition for the last several years, the opportunity to work at a local fitness facility appealed to me.. Helping others has always been a common thread throughout my life and, of course, being able to engage others in conversation comes easy for me. Lol! As part of the Functional Performance Fitness team, I look forward to welcoming you to a pleasant, friendly, positive, and clean facility as you pursue your fitness goals. Let's encourage each other as we strive to better ourselves.
Although I was a familiar face at Wolford and Frankville Public Schools at the beginning of my career, most of my professional life was spent teaching at Duncan J. Schoular Public School (formerly known as Elgin Elementary) and Lombardy Public School. It is interesting to note that I attended Lombardy Public School as a student, my first teaching contract was at Lombardy Public School, and I retired from my career at Lombardy Public School. Since joining the team at Functional Performance Fitness, I have reconnected with former students, parents, and colleagues at the gym.
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When I am not at the gym, I maintain an active farm with Charolais cattle and Suffolk sheep. In my younger years, I was an active participant in the 4-H program for rural youth. For many years, my family raised purebred Holsteins which was exciting and rewarding, but involved a lot of hard work and long days when it was combined with my teaching career. Life on the farm developed a strong work ethic, a sense of pride and accomplishment, and a strong family bond..
In addition to teaching and agriculture I have an avid interest in horticulture and collecting antiques. Searching and collecting interesting antiques with my friends has always been an enjoyable pastime. Although I am just a functional chef, I enjoy entertaining family and friends by hosting dinner parties. However, I haven't convinced Shaq to taste my famous scalloped potatoes! Prior to "Covidian” times, I have attended many wonderful performances given by noteworthy musicians at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
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When I retired from my career in education, I began an exciting new adventure in fitness. Even though I have been working on improving my own level of fitness and nutrition for the last several years, the opportunity to work at a local fitness facility appealed to me.. Helping others has always been a common thread throughout my life and, of course, being able to engage others in conversation comes easy for me. Lol! As part of the Functional Performance Fitness team, I look forward to welcoming you to a pleasant, friendly, positive, and clean facility as you pursue your fitness goals. Let's encourage each other as we strive to better ourselves.