What makes you a Trailblazer?

I think championing feminism in my life, my leadership, and my scholarship is what stands out.

Feminism was new in the 1960s, so there was lots of work to do to make it real.

What advice do you have for young Alums, just starting on their paths?

Go beyond. Look for things that are different than you. It’s what make a great citizen of the world. Take risks and try something new.

Challenge authority - politely!

Be curious.

What does it mean to be part of the SCS Alum community?

The biggest thing for me is alumnae reunions and maintaining those relationships over the years.

I’ve worked with private schools around the world and when I come back to SCS, I’m interested in the ways that they make international connections and the way they’ve changed since I was there.

What have you found most satisfying about your chosen career path?

I think education has really improved over the years. It has become more inclusive, more grounded to the experience of students, more engaging, and more global.

I’ve been very happy to be part of that movement.

From your SCS experience, what is foundational to who you are today?

I think the value placed on learning was really important. It mattered at St. Clement’s, and not so much at other places.

Which SCS values resonate most for you?

Community is very important.

I’m still friends with girls from my class, even though I left Toronto right after school. The notion of working with others and being part of a community is how you make change in the world.

This is important both from a personal and from an academic standpoint.