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Sally Jones: Harmonizing Academia and Art
Posted April 12, 2023
Dr. Sally Jones, born and raised in the Peace Country, grew up on her family farm on the north banks of the Peace River. She has always felt a connection to the river, which ran through her veins like an invisible thread that always connected her back home. As her father is a pioneer of the Peace Country, her connections to this area... Read Article »
Teresa Evans: Foundational Opportunities
Posted April 5, 2023
If there's two things Teresa Evans has learned in her 24 years as a Nursing Instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP), it's that you don't have to be perfect to achieve success and that nurses need to be creative in their approach to improving healthcare for others. Hailing from Fort McMurray, Alberta, Evans wasn't too sure what s... Read Article »
Carl Ball: Learning in Motion
Posted March 29, 2023
From customer service to classroom educator, Carl Ball discovered a passion for teaching Harley-Davidson® Technology. Carl experienced motorcycle culture first-hand while working in retail, however an encounter with knowledgeable workers in a nearby motorcycle mechanic shop kickstarted his interest in pursuing Northwestern Polytechn... Read Article »
Sarah Bateman: Valuable Connections
Posted March 22, 2023
Sarah Bateman will be the first to tell you she owes her current success to the Business Administration's Work Integrated Learning program at Northwestern Polytechnic. Before she enrolled in the program, Bateman had yet to learn what career opportunities were available for someone with a business background. Once she began learning a... Read Article »
Matthew Stewart: Artistic Possibilities
Posted March 15, 2023
At Northwestern Polytechnic, Matthew Stewart found himself surrounded by like-minded peers who shared his passion for the arts. He was encouraged to explore new mediums and techniques, and to discover what truly inspired him. During his studies in the Visual Arts and Design Diploma, he was challenged to find his unique st... Read Article »