I was born and raised in Garson Manitoba. I graduated high school from Edward Schreyer School in 1995 even though many doubted this would happen due to my natural tendency to sometimes work against the grain to accomplish tasks in my own way. Some call this stubborness, I choose to believe it to be persistent creativity.
I then moved on to the University of Manitoba where I tackled my Bachelor of Arts with a solid plan to enter into the faculty of law. After completing my law entrance exams and a mini-thesis I was placed with the Crown’s Office domestic violence, I decided this was not going to be a fit for me.
It was right around this time that I met Scott. We were married after my third year of university (1998) and had our son Dylan 11 months later (1999). I finished my Bachelor of Arts (1999) and began working with Winnipeg Child and Family Services as a Emergency Shelter Support Worker and with Manitoba Justice as a contract employee. I worked primarily with high risk youth both with Winnipeg Child and Family and with Justice as an ISSP Worker.
In 2000 I ventured into working with adult offenders in Sagkeeng, Manitoba and was accepted into the University of Manitoba Faculty of Social Work. In 2002 I left Winnipeg Child and Family Services and opened a 4 bed Treatment Foster home in Tyndall Manitoba with my Mom, which we kept open until December 2005.
My employment with Manitoba Justice introduced me to the world of our local community resource centers, I began working part time for Mrs. Lucci’s Resource Centre and continued part time with Justice. My work up in Sagkeeng introduced me to the people of Wing’s of Power in Pine Falls Manitoba where I accepted a full time position working with youth at risk (2003). I stayed with Wing’s of Power for one year and then moved full time over to Lac du Bonnet (2004) doing the same job only a little closer to home.
In 2005 it finally came together NETWORK 4 CHANGE a Beausejour Community Program soon to be Community Resource Centre … and here we are today.
Today I am married 11 years, our son Dylan has overcome more obstacles than anyone thought possible and continues to be my greatest teacher. We have added to our home two teenage girls who we foster and who adore our Dylan. We have found a passion for vacationing as a family and try to experience some place new each year. I continued to work towards my Bachelor of Social Work which I finally accomplished officially as of October 2009.
Network 4 Change is going strong thanks to a dedicated board of directors and a committed and gifted team of staff.
Hi, I’m Jessica and I’m the Administrative Assistant at Network 4 Change. I grew up in WInnipeg, but now live in Garson on my grandparent’s farm with my husband Craig and our three dogs Oscar, Hana and Abby.
I have had a variety of jobs over the years and I have learned a lot from each of them. When I’m not working, I spend most of my time travelling, reading, watching movies, working on my house, cooking and playing with my dogs.
Hi there! My name is Elaine and I am an outreach worker with Network 4 Change. I have worked with clients in the Making Connections Program and in the Road To Success Program.
Prior to this season of my working career, I have worked as a Registered Nurse in both a hospital setting and in community nursing. I am married to Curtis (the cutie in the picture!) and we have the privilege of raising 4 children. Matthew, Leah, Courtney and Christopher.
My favorite place to be is at home which is also called Heartland Ranch. Here I wear rubber boots or ropers depending on what the season is! We have cows and chickens and Clem and Violet our goats, a rabbit named Smoky and a donkey named Sarah and my favorites, the horses (too many here to name, but my guy is Pickle!). I have also had the opportunity to home school our children and even other children in our community over the years.
One of the greatest perks of my job with Network 4 Change is that they see the value of some of the dreams myself and my family see in what we have to offer at Heartland. I am able to fulfill some of those dreams in the work I do wearing my Network 4 Change jacket right at home working with people from our community.
My name is Mandy. I am an Outreach Worker for Network 4 Change. I work in the Alternative Learning Program.
My family consists of 3 beautiful little girls, Faith, Hailey, my baby girl Maddison and my fiance Matt. I grew up in Garson, Manitoba where I own my current home.
After getting my Grade 12 Diploma through Agassiz Adult Ed, I decided to continue my education through Red River College. I obtained my Para-Educator Certificate in 2007. I have worked at Gillis Play and Learn Centre and Beausejour Early Years School, however felt that Network 4 Change provided me the opportunity to assist members of our Community.
After a teaching career of 20 years in Swan River, my wife Donna and I decided we needed to relocate to a community closer to Winnipeg, in order to be nearer to my parents who were in poor health and needing assistance. While traveling to Pinawa in the spring of 2005 to take part in a community theatre production, I passed through Beausejour, a region of the province I had never been familiar with, and decided this would be a great place to relocate.
Fortunately, a position was available for me with the Sunrise School Division and Donna, a hairstylist, was also able to find suitable employment in Beausejour. We are both enjoying the community and our work here very much.
This is now my third year teaching senior high students in the ALP and I enjoy my position very much. The partnership with Network 4 Change has been a very positive move and I believe we are able to make a significant impact on the lives of the students we have the opportunity to work with.
My name is Kelly and I run the Early Years Program for Network 4 Change.
My family moved to Garson, Manitoba when I was young, I currently reside nearby.
I graduated from Edward Schreyer School in 2002. From there I found my temporary calling as a Child Care Assistant at Gillis Play and Learn Centre in Tyndall, Manitoba. Although this job was satisfying, I felt the need to challenge myself and further my career. In February 2008, I joined the Network 4 Change team as a Family Outreach Worker. I currently facilitate the Play Pals and Laugh & Learn parent-child programs.
Kelly is currently on maternity leave, but due to return next October.
Hi my name is Terra. I’ve raised five wonderful children: Aleesha, Bridget, Hayley, Brett and Kayla. I worked for Atomic Energy of Canada for 10 years. I quit when my youngest daughter was born and became a Domestic Engineer. When Kayla started school, I started volunteering and Lunch Monitoring at Beausejour Elementary School. After a year or so, I started doing respite work with Child and Family Services and did this for eight years. During those eight years, I felt really good knowing what a difference I could make in a child’s life. After my client moved away, I looked for work in that area, which brought me to Network 4 Change. I am honoured to be working here.
I enjoy running alot and decided to run in the Manitoba Marathon. I did the half marathon 13.2 miles and finished with the top 1/4 of the women runners. In the summer, I enjoy camping.
Hi, my name is Deb. I live in Beausejour with my family: Corey (my husband), Ben (my 11 year old son) and Liam (my 9 year old son). We live in a small house with two cats - Chocolate and Tortoishelle. I have had a lot of different jobs over the years, including working for the Winnipeg Jets and United Grain Growers. Most recently I was an EA at a nearby Hutterite colony, part of Sunrise School Division. I really enjoy working with kids of all ages and love the feeling of having truly made a difference in someone’s life. There is nothing I like better than helping others.
When I get time, I enjoy biking, writing, painting and renovating my house and singing/playing music. Lately, I am trying to learn how to play the mandolin.
My name is Dana and I am an Outreach Worker at Network 4 Change.
I have lived in Beausejour my entire life and graduated from Edward Schreyer School in 2003. That fall I attended the University of Manitoba with an interest in Human Nutritional Sciences. After a year and a half I switched into the Family Social Sciences program. In the fall of 2007 I decided I needed a change from University so I went to Red River College where I obtained a certificate in Applied Counselling. After graduation I spent a month in Thailand and the Philippines and when I returned home I began working part time with Family Services and Housing as a Family Support Worker. In November 2008, I took on the part time job here at Network 4 Change.
Hi, my name is Christal. I am a mother of four children: Cory, Jason, Tommy and Cheyenne. We reside in Tyndall with our dog, cat and rabbit. My son Tommy has Asperger’s Syndrome and has completed his grade 12 through Network 4 Change. He is currently taking the prerequisite courses to enter the American Sign Language course at Red River College in September. Without Network 4 Change, he would not have even completed his grade 12. I am honoured to be working for a program that can make such a difference in the lives of our youth.
I have my Health Care Aide Certificate and have worked for 15 years in the health care field. Due to a back injury from a car accident, I went back to school and took the Para-Educator Certificate course. I am currently a Para-Educator substitute for Sunrise School Division as well as an Outreach Worker for Network 4 Change.
I was born and raised in Garson Manitoba. I graduated high school from Edward Schreyer School in 1995 even though many doubted this would happen due to my natural tendency to sometimes work against the grain to accomplish tasks in my own way. Some call this stubborness, I choose to believe it to be persistent creativity.
