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Mission Makers: Anotidaishe—finding the gem inside each student

The greatest accomplishment is when Anotidaishe sees her students grow their self-confidence and overcome the challenges they face. Anotidaishe tells her students, “Who you are is not what society says you are, but really the gem that is what’s inside of you.”

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Mission Makers: Mel—a family struggle and a love for theatre spark an interest in Speech Sciences

May is Speech and Hearing Month, so we thought it was the perfect time to check in with Melissa “Mel” Henderson, our Learning Support Manager.

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Mission Makers: June—providing a transformative learning experience for students

“I hope I can give them a transformative learning experience, and they can use the tools and strategies I teach them in their lives outside of LDS, and that can make a difference in their confidence and self-autonomy.” — June, Remedial Instructor

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Mission Makers: Claire—advocating for accessibility

“I don’t think any child should go without, especially because of money, so if we can help, that’s incredible.”—Claire, Program Manager

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Mission Makers: Rachel Y.—a holistic approach to remedial instruction

LDS is lucky to have so many excellent and unique instructors to match with our students. One of these instructors, Rachel Y., is not only calm, patient, and kindhearted, she also brings a holistic outlook to her approach to remedial instruction.

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Mission Makers: Alice—connecting with kids!

Each month, our blog series “Mission Makers” features the story of a staff member. This month, Alice tells us that her favourite part of working at LDS is interacting with the kids.

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Mission Makers: Sierra—propelled by her experience as a parent

Each month, our new blog series “Mission Makers” will feature the story of a staff member. This month, Sierra explains how her experience as a parent of a child with a learning difference led her to LDS.

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