Who Might Be Coming to Dinner??

Everyone is reminded that we will be zeroing in on a date to have our first Dinner With 12 Strangers. We had a good early response when we announced the plan before Christmas.

To get the ball rolling on the goal, which is the introduce us all to our network in Toronto (use it or lose!), and to encourage you to send an email to remind any MSVU alum that you know ... I asked the early responders to drop me back a note that I could share ...

Introducing - Dr. Jacqueline Karsemeyer

"I did the Med Program at the Mount, in 93-94. The experience was extremely positive, and stands above others in my academic journey. I had returned to school in my 40’s, as mother of 2 children. The particular attention given to building community and the understanding of women who were also raising children were highlights.

The invitation to grads to bring their families to thank them for their support in our studies had me in tears. It acknowledged the sacrifices they made. I know that personal encouragement can be the tipping point to pursuits in all undertakings. Alumni have the arena to serve others in this way.

Following the Mount, I did a Bed at UofT, and a PhD at OISE/UT completed in 2000. I taught in TDSB, and moved into a special education leadership role for which my practicum at the Mount was foundational.

Presently I have been seconded to ETFO (Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario) as executive assistant, equity and women’s services. This builds on my lifelong experience in these areas. Immersion in the arts keeps my imagination alive in the context of large institutions. West African dance literally keeps my feet on the ground."

Hmmm ... perhaps a little West African dance music for the iPod please?? Thank you for responding Dr. Karsemayer.

This is the first in a series of informal mini-introductions coming up over the next couple of weeks to keep the upcoming Dinner with 12 Strangers top of mind with you.

Who are the folks that you are still in touch with from the Mount?? Have an email for them? Contact them now, even if they are not in Toronto, maybe they know another Mount Alum who does live in Toronto? Don't have an email address? Google them or look them up on Facebook or http://www.linkedin.com/ .

Have them go grab the RSS feed or subscribe to the email list at the blog: http://msvutorontoalumnae.blogspot.com/ or send me an email at mgcayley (at) hotmail (dot) com.



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