Dr. Vourtzoumis graduated from the SWLSB and he takes some time to share with our Secondary Student Leaders his path from high school to the operating room.

Dr. Vourtzoumis is a General Surgeon, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery at the McGill University Health Centre.Thank you for speaking with us Dr. Phil!

Learning to lead!

Hear from the 2024 TEDx Youth @ Laval speakers share insights about their journey on the road to TEDx.

This is our SWLSB Secondary Student Leadership Certificate Program graduation stage as student leaders prepare for their post- secondary success!

This episode was edited and produced by Eva Thomas-Paskal.

Partners from across Canada have helped and contributed in an effort to foster positive school climate, encourage student engagement, and build school community during these challenging times.

Segments include:

Special thanks to Bay Horse Media, Royal Canadian Legion, Operation Veteran, Participating Schools, Desjardins Caisse de Chomedey, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.

Candice Pollack is a game changer. In high school, she became a mobilizer for good. In Montreal, she led young people as they took a stand and action for important causes. She spoke on the We Day stage, she lead in the streets and in her community.

As a young professional lawyer and Executive Director of AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub APPTA, Candice continues to demonstrate the values, determination, and integrity required of the next generation of leaders.

Candice speaks with leadership alumni Bianca and SWLSB Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson about building teams, overcoming challenges, and seizing opportunities.

Connect with Candice:

LinkedIn: Candice Pollack 

Website: www.agewell-nih-appta.ca

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The incredibly talented Cindy Busby is the star of films and televisions series like Heartland, The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Marrying Mr. Darcy and many more.

Cindy talks with leadership alumni Bianca, Marilena, and Tahira about the road from high school to L.A. and what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry. This episode is a master class for those striving for a career in the arts.

Instagram: (@cindy_busby)

Facebook: (@cindybusbycindybusby)

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Sam Beldie has autism but that is not what defines him. He is a musician, a leader and an aspiring public speaker who wants to better the world by spreading compassion and understanding.

Valerie and Malorie are leadership alumni who ask Sam about how he went from trying to survive high school to leading the way as Student Council President in his final year. They are joined by Daniel Johnson on this episode.

The Autism Experience, Sam Beldie, TEDx Youth Laval

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Kelly Alexander wears many hats in the entertainment industry in Montreal. She is the host of the Kelly Alexander Show, Virgin Radio, CJAD 800, and an influencing personality on the music scene in Canada and North America.

Leadership alumni Bianca and Alexandra ask Kelly about connecting, how the entertainment industry is changing, and how she navigates life on and off air.

Alexandra and Bianca are joined by leadership alumni Valerie with the support of Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson on this episode.

Connect with Kelly!

Dr. Cale O’Keeffe is a doctor of internal medicine currently serving in New York State in the United States of America.

Dr. O’Keeffe discusses with us some of the challenges that the COVID-19 crisis is generating in his community and shares a simple strategy to help us move forward one-step ahead at a time.

Valerie conducts this interview and she is joined by leadership alumni Malorie, Tom and Bianca with the support of Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson on this episode.  

Valerie is currently a leader in the hospitality industry in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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