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A curiosity about learning and development leads Sharon Jose to Early Childhood Education

Sharon Jose was teaching at a college in Kerala, India when she realized that each student has their own unique learning style. Wanting to understand how people begin to learn and develop, Sharon started researching online and discovered Early Childhood Education. “Children are like sponges, they grasp everything,” said Sharon. “I wanted to learn more… Continue reading A curiosity about learning and development leads Sharon Jose to Early Childhood Education

From dairy farm to paralegal practice, it’s all about community for Janet Heeringa

Raised on a dairy farm, Agriculture degree in hand, and a share in Karlina Farms Ltd., it’s hard to believe Janet Heeringa owns a paralegal practice. But after renovating the front of her barn for an office space, Janet Heeringa Paralegal Service is open for business! “My hubby and I completely renovated the office space,”… Continue reading From dairy farm to paralegal practice, it’s all about community for Janet Heeringa

Police Foundations grad Montana Fazi takes Fleming education pathway to UOIT

When Montana Fazi crossed the convocation stage to receive her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), she felt grateful for Fleming College Police Foundations faculty for helping her reach this milestone. “I am truly beyond thankful for all of the Police Foundations faculty,” said Montana. “They played a huge role… Continue reading Police Foundations grad Montana Fazi takes Fleming education pathway to UOIT

CYC graduate and Valedictorian Brittany Parsons hopes to empower others with learning disabilities

When Brittany Parsons was told she has mild dyslexia and short term memory in grade 5, it was labelled as a “hurdle” and a “roadblock.” She grew up being pulled out of classes and made to feel different from her friends. “It was really hard growing up,” said Brittany. “I tried to compensate and seem… Continue reading CYC graduate and Valedictorian Brittany Parsons hopes to empower others with learning disabilities

Valedictorian Crystal Dudgeon encourages mature learners that you are “never too old to learn”

Crystal Dudgeon was living in the Netherlands and looking for a new direction in life when her daughter, Customs Border Services student Emily, recommended Fleming College. Crystal enrolled in the Community and Justice Services program, and Emily was happy to give Crystal a campus tour and introduce her to faculty when she returned to Canada.… Continue reading Valedictorian Crystal Dudgeon encourages mature learners that you are “never too old to learn”

Self-discovery and being silly is what makes the Child and Youth Care program special for Valedictorian Brittany Parsons

Brittany Parsons’ favourite thing about the Child and Youth Care program is that she gets to be silly while learning. “I’ve had many spectacular moments in the program over the three years. Our program is a lot of games and activities,” said Brittany, who opted for a silly pose for her Fleming College graduation photo.… Continue reading Self-discovery and being silly is what makes the Child and Youth Care program special for Valedictorian Brittany Parsons

10 years after high school, Jessica Polley took the “huge, scary step” to attend college

Jessica Polley was very nervous to attend college as a mature student. Among concerns like tuition, being older than her peers and whether she chose the right program for her, Jessica was concerned about her ability to learn something new 10 years after graduating high school. “Choosing to attend college 10 years after graduating high… Continue reading 10 years after high school, Jessica Polley took the “huge, scary step” to attend college

Make a difference through Community and Justice Services

Community and Justice Services is one of six programs Law and Justice students may enter after Common First Semester, but while the other five programs – Customs Border Services, Law Clerk, Paralegal, Police Foundations, and Protection, Security and Investigation – bring a certain uniform or job duty to mind, Community and Justice Services (CJS) may… Continue reading Make a difference through Community and Justice Services

SSW student Rebekah Rego raises awareness through Strengthening Indigenous Allies Club

Rebekah Rego, co-president of the Strengthening Indigenous Allies Club, is currently busy hanging red dresses around Sutherland Campus. From March 19 to 23, red dresses will be on display to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, encouraging the Fleming community to remember the women lost. “If they don’t know about it, I hope… Continue reading SSW student Rebekah Rego raises awareness through Strengthening Indigenous Allies Club

Fleming is a family experience for PSI student Crystal Dudgeon

Congratulations to Protection, Security and Investigation student Crystal Dudgeon, who won the ASIS Friends and Family Scholarship! ASIS International, a leading organization for security professionals, awarded Crystal with the scholarship based on a letter she wrote about her career aspirations, an essay related to security, a faculty recommendation and her transcript. The name of the… Continue reading Fleming is a family experience for PSI student Crystal Dudgeon