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I spent one year at UBC, two years at BCIT, travelled a little, then was offered a job as a Meat Inspector whilst training to become a nurse! As a poor student, I chose the steady, albeit odd work as a Meat Inspector for the federal gov't. I am the only vegetarian on staff!
My children are my passion. My son, Jackson, will be attending University this fall and I am very proud of him. He is very kind and has done some great volunteer work. A neat kid who likes to spend time with his friends.
My second passion is my work on two important court cases(Auton and Hewko) regarding Autism treatment for children. The Maragaret Mead quote,"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." is something I live by.
My daughter is a remarkable example of what Autism treatment, called Applied Behaviour Analysis, can do to ameliorate the symptoms of this neurological condition. My daughter has learned to speak, dress herself, do household chores and, in short, she has a good and fulfilling life.
The road has been difficult, as a single parent, but the rewards of hard work, commitment to others, and prioritizing what is "right", are fulfilling. I am humbled by those I have met who struggle to do right by their children and families, as I am continually inspired and fuelled by individuals I meet who go the extra mile to help others, who live successfully with disabilitiies, and who work hard to make this country a better place in which to live.
