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Dr. Anna Lapointe: Prescription for Literary Success
Posted January 16, 2024
Dr. Anna Lapointe wanted to be a doctor when she was in high school. That’s what smart girls from small towns were supposed to do. One morning during her 45-minute commute to the University of Saskatchewan with her mother, Anna started explaining that she didn’t know how she would make time for reading and writing books once she ... Read Article »
Corrine Shmyruk: A Legacy of Learning
Posted December 7, 2023
For the past eight years, Corrine Shmyruk has been the principal at Parkside Montessori, a school known for its student-centered approach to education. Corrine was born and raised in Fairview and her ties to Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) run deep.Corrine's journey into education began at Northwestern Polytechnic, where she pursued a degr... Read Article »
Eden Murray-Black: Lighting Up the Learning Commons
Posted November 29, 2023
Eden Murray-Black has dedicated more than 26 years to Northwestern Polytechnic. She has many stories, all collected during her career as Library Technician in the Learning Commons. Her journey began when she first arrived in Grande Prairie, leaving behind the bustling streets of Toronto. Her dad was already living in Grande Prairie, ... Read Article »
Tracy King: Becoming a Vocal Advocate
Posted November 8, 2023
Tracy King, a nursing instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic, isn’t just an educator, she is a beacon of inspiration for her students. Her personal and academic experiences, along with her dedication are playing a pivotal role in helping others and advocating for marginalized communities.Growing up, Tracy was surrounded by a supportive ... Read Article »
Katalin Ormay: Lifelong Love for Learning
Posted November 3, 2023
Katalin Ormay, a Library Technician at Northwestern Polytechnic, grew up in a small town in Hungary. From a young age, Katalin had a deep fascination with rocks and the natural world and was always curious and ambitious. On family hiking trips she would collect rocks, much to her father's amusement. "You can only bring back as many rocks as you ... Read Article »