Role Models

Ciara

by Roberta Lindal

Ciara Pendrith is an MD student at the University of Calgary! She is a successful woman in STEM who has a Masters in Epidemiology, and has worked in several research roles at hospitals in Toronto. Check out her advice for girls interested in entering STEM fields.

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Lauren Howe, Miss Universe Canada

by Roberta Lindal

Lauren Howe, title holder of Miss Universe Canada, and Industrial Engineer, is more than just a pretty face. Read about her passion for inspiring more girls to enter STEM fields.

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Paola and Alex - GIVEAWAY

by Roberta Lindal

This role models post has a different spin, and a giveaway! Instead of an interview, I'd like to share my review of Paola Gianturco's new and sixth book Wonder Girls: Changing Our World. Paola teamed up with her eleven-year-old granddaughter, Alex Sangster, to interview, photograph and share the stories of 90 wonder-girls around the world.

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Jane and Sameen

by Roberta Lindal

Samara Canada is a charity dedicated to reconnecting citizens to politics. Established as a charity in 2009, they have become Canada’s most trusted...

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Jillian

by Roberta Lindal

Jillian was introduced to La Petite Écolière when her daughters participated in the photoshoot with Alabaster Jar Photography. Jillian teaches gi...

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Christina

by Roberta Lindal

Christina Moro is a robotics engineer and photographer. She is proud to be a Role Model for La Petite Écolière and Girls in STEM. Read on to learn about her experience as a woman in STEM!

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Alexandria

by Roberta Lindal

Our first Role Model features Alexandria, a truly inspirational singer, yogi and wellness guru who is looking to shake up the traditional schooling system by bringing mandatory wellness courses to the classroom.

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