SelfDesign

Christiana St-Pierre, a mother and third year Learning Consultant for the SelfDesign K-9 program, brings enthusiasm, gratitude and a sense of play to her work as an LC. She also brought the Open Space Model to last years Collaboratory, this is what she had to say about her experience “It was a beautiful coming together and felt like a community. I feel like my year has been richer for having those deep interactions and conversations.” Read more from the interview with Christiana.

SD High learner Myah Wallace has a good reason to smile: she has just completed her first official school exam - Science 10. Last year Myah overcame a disability to climb Machu Picchu in Peru, and then volunteer at an orphanage. A self-proclaimed spokesperson for people with disabilities, Myah has now set her sights on completing her Dogwood Diploma. Way to go Myah!

Clara Foulds, a SelfDesign High Grad and founding member of SDH YUM Initiative, is connecting with SDH Alumni and supporting the growth to our SelfDesign High Community.
Greater Vancouver Night of Conversations with high school aged learners and families on March 26th. Click on her picture to read more.

Take a peek into the magic that happens when the mentorship role overlaps with the administration role. “We strive to improve their education and their learning experience while providing ample opportunities for them to self design.” Read more from the interview with Amy Kealey and Paul Tosney.