PREVIOUS GUESTS WHO HAVE APPEARED 
ON THE LEARNING CLINIC RADIO SHOW

 

The following is a brief description of some of the guests who have appeared on The Learning Clinic as special guests. 

Unfortunately, we were not able to get pictures and/or information for all of the guests who have appeared, however, this will give you a good idea of the wide variety of guests who have joined the show to share their stories with our listeners.

 
GUESTS APPEARING ON THE LEARNING CLINIC DURING THE 2009 - 2010 SCHOOL YEAR
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GUEST LIST FROM 2009 TO 2010

Karen Hastie, Owner of Akfit Fitness Superstore

Dr. Nancy Rebellato ND, BComm, BA, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Patricia Tedford, Assistant Professor at Thornloe University

Allan Knott, New Sudbury Royal Bank Branch Manager 

Gilles Lebeau, Vice President of the Mansour Group

Sheila Kelly-Petrin, Volunteer Coordinator for Citizens on Patrol

Mike Mayer, Captain of the Walden Citizens on Patrol 

Cst. Hally Wilmott, the Police Liason Officer for Citizens on Patrol,

Roni Sue, a Job Developer with YMCA Sudbury Employment Services,

Nancy Dube, Director of the YMCA Sudbury Employment Services

Cheryl Kozera, Miss Valley East Pageant Coordinator

Stephanie Chevrette, Regional Co-ordinator of the Young Community Leaders Report 

Angie Savoie, Volunteer with the Young Community Leaders Report 

Caroline Cisa-Pare, Volunteer with the Young Community Leaders Report 

Kim St. Amour, Certified Athletic Therapist & Acupuncturist 

Marlene Rantala, Program Leader of Student Services, Lockerby Composite Secondary School

Gisele Beaudry, Guidance Counsellor &  Program Leader of Literacy & Business Studies

Dr. Chris Mazzuchin, Clinical Director of the Universal Medical Centre in Sudbury

Vicky Kotab is a Clinic Assistant with the Universal Medical Centre in Sudbury

Sharon Murdock, Executive Director of the Sudbury-Manitoulin Workplace Partnerships Board

Lori Roy, Teacher Advisor for the Bishop Alexander Carter Secondary School Student Council

Dawn Larsen, President of the local chapter of the Business & Professional Women's Club of Greater Sudbury

Ashleigh McBain, Teacher Supervisor of the Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving Group from Confederation Secondary School 

Mitch Ross, the founder and creative director of OFF ROAD PRODUCTIONS,

Olivia Coady, Student in the five-year Concurrent Education Program at Laurentian University

Melanie Giroux, Self-employed Business Woman

Larry Berrio, Music Composer and Performer

Mme Cecile Lriviere-Leduc, the Pastoral Leader of l'Horizon Secondary School and a teacher of Religious Studies and Business

Catherine Colasimone, Miss Valley East 2009

STUDENT GUESTS

Alessandro Costantini, 2009-2010 Co-President of the St. Charles College Student Council

Meghan Ceccarelli, Secretary of the St. Charles College Student Council

Sara Beeson, Miss Teen Valley East 2009

Mark Mancini, President of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council

Connor Boyce, General Member of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council

Sara Campbell, General Member of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council
 
Chris MacCullough, Treasurer of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council

Celine Charbonneau, (Grade 11) Marymount Academy Student Administrative Council

Kennedy Bardell, (Grade 9) Marymount Academy Student Administrative Council

Jessica Pugliese, (Grade 10) Marymount Academy Student Administrative Council

Sarah-Lynn Hodder, (Grade 12)Marymount Academy Student Administrative Council

Katrina Shank, Co-President of the Bishop Alexander Carter Secondary School Student Council 

Austin Powell (Grade 11) Member of the Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving Group from Confederation Secondary School 

Amanda McCutcheon (Grade 11) Member of the Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving Group from Confederation Secondary School 

Hannah Merchant (Grade 11) Member of the Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving Group from Confederation Secondary School

Andrea Ouellette and Izzy Ahrbeck, Co-hosts of "When There's Nothing Left To Burn" on CKLU 96.7 FM

Veronica Ranger (Grade 12) Member of Confederation Secondary School's Evolutionary Band 

Kayla O'Hearon (Grade 12) Member of Confederation Secondary School's Evolutionary Band 

Jasmine Wagg (Grade 11) Member of Confederation Secondary School's Evolutionary Band 

Jason Kontak, President of the Laurentian University Student General Association

Scott Kirkness, Vice President Services of the Laurentian University Student General Association

Nelson Osamudiamen, Chief returning officer of the Laurentian University Student General Association

Dustin Hare, General Board Member with the Federal Conservative Party of Canada Sudbury Electoral District Association.

Mark Mancini, General Board Member with the Federal Conservative Party of Canada Sudbury Electoral District Association.

Christine Rivest, Grade 11 Student at l'Horizon Secondary School

Gabrielle Veilleux, Grade 11 Student at l'Horizon Secondary School

Vanessa Smith, General Member of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council,

Laura Penny, Vice President of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council,

Mark Mancini, President of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council,

Efe Gercek  (International Students' Commissioner); Candidate for position on Laurentian University SGA

Collee Keaney (VP Services); Candidate for position on Laurentian University SGA

Sam Pitzel (President); Candidate for position on Laurentian University SGA

Zachary Courtemanche (LU Senate); Candidate for position on Laurentian University SGA

Casey Lalonde (VP Issues) Candidate for position on Laurentian University SGA

Dawn Lamb-Bowden, Stage Manager for West Side Story with Theatre Cambrian 

Melissa Bowden, Member of the cast, West Side Story with Theatre Cambrian 

Emily Riopel, Member of the cast, West Side Story with Theatre Cambrian 

Dawn Lamb-Bowden, Member of the cast, West Side Story with Theatre Cambrian 

Jackson Picard, Member of the cast, West Side Story with Theatre Cambrian 

Heather Bowden. Member of the cast, West Side Story with Theatre Cambrian 

Marck Blay, Parent of a child with Asperger Syndrome

Amandah Kohls and Amy Stephens, Post-Secondary School Students

  

Citizens On Patrol Sponsored by The Greater Sudbury Police Services Provided Listeners With Excellent Advice On How They Can Volunteer Their Time For a Worth Cause

Sheila Kelly-Petrin (Volunteer Coordinator) and 
Cst. Hally Wilmott (Police Liason Officer)

Mike Mayer, Captain
Walden Citizens on Patrol

Representatives of the Citizens On Patrol volunteer organization, sponsored by the Greater Sudbury Police Services Department were on hand as special guests of THE LEARNING CLINIC on Monday, October 19, 2009. With seven communities currently with active COP programs in place, the guests were providing valuable information about the goals and objectives of Citizens on Patrol in an effort to generate interest in expanding to the community of Valley East. Sheila Kelly-Petrin, the Volunteer Coordinator for the organization, indicated that with over 75 active members in COP jurisdictions across the region, the program is gaining in popularity and has been well accepted by their communities. Mike Mayer, Captain of the Walden Citizens on Patrol had nothing but good things to say about what the program has done for his town. He indicated that the volunteers truly enjoy what they are doing and feel they are making a real difference in the quality of life for the local residents. Cst. Hally Wilmott, the Police Liason Officer for Citizens on Patrol, is largely responsible for the training of the volunteers as well as keeping track of following up on incident reports received from the volunteers. If you want more information about the Citizens On Patrol program, just contact Sheila at (705) 675-9171, ext. 2335.

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YMCA Employment Services Is A Perfect Example of How A Not-For-Profit Employment Agency Helps People Find Meaningful Jobs in the Greater Sudbury Area

Roni Sue, Job Developer 

Nancy Dube, Director
YMCA Employment Services

Roni Sue, a Job Developer with YMCA Sudbury Employment Services, shown on the right in the photo, and Nancy Dube, Director of the not-for-profit organization, were the special guests on The Learning Clinic which aired on October 26, 2009. They were discussing the growing importance of employment agencies in society today. YMCA Sudbury Employment Services is a not-for-profit organization, so it differs slightly from private sector employment agencies, however, both have the same ultimate mission of helping people find meaningful employment in the workplace. It was clear from the description of the services offered from the office that this is a perfect starting point for anyone, young or old, who is interested in finding a job today. Roni Sue is responsible for assisting clients with everything from writing resumes to arranging for interviews. You are encouraged to visit the web site to find out more about the YMCA Sudbury Employment Services. You can also call Roni at (705) 675-JOBS(5627) or email Nancy at ndube@sudbury.ymca.ca 

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St. Charles College Student Council Representatives Take Part In First of a Series of Interviews With Area Schools

Meghan Ceccarelli
Secretary
&
Alessandro Costantini
Co-President
of St. Charles College
Student Council

Alessandro Costantini, sitting, is the 2009-2010 Co-President of the St. Charles College Student Council. He along with Meghan Ceccarelli, Secretary, were the special guests of The Learning Clinic on October 26, 2009. Alessandro and Meghan provided our listeners with a complete overview of the events and activities for which the St. Charles College Student Council is responsible. Both students are in Grade 12 and will be pursuing post-secondary studies in the fall. They shared some of the challenges and concerns that they and their fellow classmates have faced over the years, providing some very useful tips and advice for others following in their footsteps. Both students demonstrated a passion for what they are doing at the school and both seemed to be enjoying their high school experience.

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Pageant Winners Provide Listeners With Insight Into The Importance of Self-Confidence For Young Girls Today

Catherine Colasimone
Miss Valley East 2009
  
Cheryl Kozera
Pageant Coordinator

  

Sara Beeson
Miss Teen Valley East 2009

Cheryl Kozera, is shown in the photo standing between Catherine Colasimone on the left, and Sara Beeson, two young ladies who have been mentored by Cheryl as pageant contestants and who have participated in numerous events organized by Cheryl over the years. Catherine is the reigning Miss Valley East while Sara is the current Miss Teen Valley East. The three were special guests of  The Learning Clinic on November 2, 2009. Catherine is currently enrolled in the first year of the Sports and Physical Education Program at Laurentian University. She is in the Concurrent Education Program and is studying for a career as Junior/Intermediate level teacher. Sara is a Grade 9 student at Sudbury Secondary School. Cheryl explained that the pageants she organizes are not strictly "beauty" contests. She made it clear that the girls under her care focus on self-development of skills and attributes that can be used throughout their life in all of their personal endeavours. By participating in the pageant experiences, the girls have become more self-confident and capable of facing all of the challenges they will face during the course of their life. They are also very active in their local schools, participating in sports and other extra-curricular activities. The interview included discussion of the challenges being faced by young girls in secondary and post-secondary schools today.

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Young Community Leaders Report Provides Some Interesting Information About Challenges Facing Young Volunteers

Stephanie Chevrette, Regional Co-ordinator of Young Community Leaders Report

Angie Savoie and Caroline Cisa-Pare
Volunteers with the Project

Three special guests who are part of a very important project taking place in Greater Sudbury and North Bay were in attendance on The Learning Clinic on Monday, November 16, 2009. Stephanie Chevrette, Regional Co-ordinator of the Young Community Leaders Report was in the studio to explain the purpose of the report and to go over the next stages of the project which is a joint initiative of the Sudbury YMCA and the Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs. "The purpose of the report was to get information from young people about the barriers and obstacles they are facing as well as the strengths and capacities that they have in regards to being involved in the community," Stephanie explained. Two volunteers with the project were also in attendance to discuss their experiences. Angie Savoie, a graduate of the School of Social Work at Laurentian University described her volunteering efforts as extremely positive and rewarding. In fact, she claims that it has been her involvement in the project that has lead to her first full time employment position as a Job Developer with the Sudbury YMCA Employment Services division. Caroline Cisa-Pare, a 2nd year student in the Biomed program at Laurentian feels that her participation in the project will help her maintain a connection with the community that will serve her well in any career she pursues in medicine in the future. The report came up with some interesting findings with respect to the top ten issues facing youth in the city and also pointed out that over 84% of young people between the ages of 14 to 30 feel that stress is a factor in their life at this time. For more information about the report you can go to the following link: www.icacan.ca/youth or you can call Stephanie at 674-2324 Extension 3238.

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Student Council Representatives From Lockerby Composite Secondary School Provide Listeners With Excellent Insight Into the Importance of "Community" At The High School Level

Connor Boyce, General Member on the left;
Mark Mancini, President on the right.

Sara Campbell, General Member;
Chris MacCullough, Treasurer

The Learning Clinic welcomed four outstanding representatives of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council as special guests on November 16, 2009. President, Mark Mancini, the articulate leader of the Council demonstrated clearly why he has decided to pursue a career in law. His poise and confidence were evident throughout the entire evening. Other members of his Council in attendance provided excellent answers to questions asked by host, Robert Kirwan, and they too demonstrated passion and commitment to their corresponding positions on this very important governing body at their high school.  Mark, who is in Grade 12, indicated that one of the biggest challenges facing high school students today is the need to make a decision about their career goals. He explained that one is constantly searching for that defining moment when you are certain that you have finally made the right choice. Connor Boyce, a Grade 11 student, stated that he found the biggest challenge to be one of finding a "balance" between social, academic, sports, relationships, work, etc. He said that without maintaining a comfortable "balance" you could find yourself in all kinds of trouble. Chris, another Grade 11 student, felt that high school was all about "transitions" and finding ways of making those transitions effectively. The first transition is from elementary to secondary school; then one goes from being a confused Grade 9 student, to one who finds their place in the school community by Grade 10 and 11; then one must prepare for the quick transition from high school to post-secondary. He says that you are constantly in transition and you must then maintain balance while searching for that "defining career choice". Sara, who is in Grade 10, shared that her biggest challenge was in developing effective learning and study habits so that she would be able to cope with the academic challenges of maintaining high marks so that she would be able to pursue the career goals she would be establishing in the future. She agreed that the challenges of transition, maintaining balance, and knowing that a decision would soon be made about a career were all important, but for her it was developing skills that she could use for the rest of her life. All in all, it was a very informative evening which provided all listeners with a great overview of what the Lockerby community is all about.

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Students Encouraged To Identify A General Career Goal And Then Explore Specific Disciplines Within That Career

Kim St. Amour
Certified Athletic Therapist
& Acupuncturist

CHRONIC PAIN & 
SPORTS CLINIC

Kim St. Amour, a Certified Athletic Therapist & Acupuncturist who operates a private practice at 2140 Regent Street in Sudbury, was the special guest of The Learning Clinic on Monday, November 23, 2009. Kim, who grew up in Elliot Lake, provided listeners with some excellent insight into the health discipline she has chosen as a career. She explained how she decided at a young age to pursue a career in health, but wasn't able to determine exactly which field of practice to specialize in until after she obtained her degree in Kinesiology at Laurentian University. Kim told us that she took a year off to volunteer with a number of different practitioners in the Kitchener area. It was during that time that she decided that she wanted to be an Athletic Therapist. Kim stated that she likes being around athletes, but that with 90% of her time spent in her clinic, she is finding that there are so many people who suffer athletic injuries simply doing normal everyday activities. She is able treat their injuries using the same techniques that would be used on professional athletes and she tries to create a "team like ambience" where people can be treated in common rooms with up to four other patients to talk to, or in private if that is their wish. The field of Athletic Therapy is one that is going to grow in the coming years as baby boomers enter a "delayed senior" stage due to an increased activity level that is allowed because of healthier lifestyle choices. Kim feels that this would be an excellent career choice for young people today. You can find out more about her practice by going to her web site at www.atrc.ca 

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Guidance Counsellors From Lockerby Composite Secondary School Explain The Role of Their Department & Discuss Some of the Challenges Students Must Face Today

Marlene Rantala
Program Leader of Student Services
Lockerby Composite Secondary School

Gisele Beaudry
Guidance Counsellor & 
Program Leader of Literacy & Business Studies

Marlene Rantala, Program Leader of Student Services and Head of the Guidance Department at Lockerby Composite Secondary School, and Gisele Beaudry, a Guidance Counsellor and Program Leader of Literacy and Business Studies, were the two special guests of The Learning Clinic on Monday, November 23, 2009. Marlene and Gisele provided listeners with an overview of some of their responsibilities as Guidance Counsellors. They also spoke about the "school community" and discussed some of the challenges being faced by students in high school today as they prepare for life after high school. For more information about Lockerby Composite School, visit their web site at http://www.lockerby.net 

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Marymount Academy Girls Provide Insight Into The Important Functions of the Student Administrative Council 

Celine Charbonneau (Grade 11) (Right)
Kennedy Bardell (Grade 9)
Marymount Academy

Jessica Pugliese (Grade 10) (Right)
Sarah-Lynn Hodder (Grade 12)
Marymount Academy

Four members of the Marymount Academy Student Administrative Council were special guests of The Learning Clinic at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009. The girls provided listeners with excellent insight into their roles on the SAC and shared some of their thoughts about high school life. They all indicated that they love the "community atmosphere" that prevails at Marymount. They stated that their school environment allows students to connect with each other and get to know everyone. The relationships developed at Marymount allow girls to become empowered and to develop true leadership skills through their involvement in the various activities at the school. All four girls began attending Marymount in Grade 7, and to a person indicated that they feel the six year high school experience has many benefits. They indicated that their greatest fear is that they may end up making the wrong choice and not be happy and satisfied with the career they end up entering after they graduate from university. You can visit the school web site by clicking on the following address: http://marymount.sudburycatholicschools.ca 

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Universal Medical Centre Provides Patients With An Interdisciplinary Approach to Personal Wellness

Dr. Chris Mazzuchin
Clinical Director

Vicky Kotab
Clinic Assistant

Dr. Chris Mazzuchin and Vicky Kotab were the special guests at 7 p.m. on The Learning Clinic on Monday, November 30, 2009. 

Dr. Chris Mazzuchin was raised in Sudbury, Ontario Canada and has spent 12 years pursing a post-secondary education that could enable him to contribute to improving the quality of health care and standard of living in Northern Ontario. He has been in clinical practice for ten years, together as a physiotherapist and as a naturopathic physician and is currently the clinical director of the Universal Medical Centre in Sudbury. His professional goals have always been to service the families of Northern Ontario with a simple, balanced and complementary form of medicine. He has both a full-time medical/physiotherapy practice and teaches at Laurentian University and is also on faculty at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Vicky Kotab is a Clinic Assistant who is spearheading the launch of the Women's Centre for Well-Being in January 2010. It will focus on the three major areas in a woman's life to support optimal well-being. Naturopathy with Dr. Mazzuchin; Fitness and Nutrition with Jessica Brugess, and; Natural Mental Health with Vicky Kotab.

Chris and Vicky shared their thoughts about the whole area of personal wellness and some of the challenges we all face as we are experiencing life. You can find out more about the Universal Medical Centre by visiting the web site at http://www.universalmedicalcentre.ca 
 
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Sharon Murdock Shares Information About What The Future Holds For Young People About To Enter The Workplace

Sharon Murdock
Executive Director

Sudbury-Manitoulin
Workplace Partnerships Board

Sharon Murdock, Executive Director of the Sudbury-Manitoulin Workplace Partnerships Board, was the special guest of The Learning Clinic on Monday, December 7, 2009. Sharon has had numerous career experiences over the course of her life, including a time as an MPP in the Ontario Legislature as a member of the governing party under Premier Bob Rae. She has been the Executive Director of the Local Board for over 15 years and has been instrumental in bringing various groups together to discuss issues of importance to our youth as they deal with the challenges of finding meaningful careers to pursue after graduation. If you would like more information about the Sudbury-Manitoulin Workplace Partnerships Board, be sure to visit their web site at the following link: http://www.trainingboard.com/englishsplash.asp

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Bishop Alexander Carter Student Council Is Instrumental In Building "Community" of Young Secondary School

Lori Roy
(Teacher Advisor)

&

Katrina Shank
(Co-President)

Lori Roy, Teacher Advisor for the Bishop Alexander Carter Secondary School Student Council, and Katrina Shank, Co-President of the Council were the special guests on The Learning Clinic on December 14, 2009. Katrina, who is the only returning member of the Executive Council from the previous year, explained how active the group is in the school. They take their responsibility for developing a sense of "community" within the school very seriously and are involved in the organization of numerous activities and events throughout the year. Katrina is currently in Grade 12 and plans on becoming a secondary school teacher when she begins her career in five or six years. Lori Roy, who is in her 3rd year of teaching explained that she has arrived in this career after spending some time first in a non-profit public relations position, then moving on to become a correctional officer, before finally realizing that her true passion was for teaching. She stated that the Student Council is an excellent group of students who truly are dedicated to making Bishop Alexander Carter a place where all students feel at home. During the show we discussed a number of issues and challenges that students today are faced with, including balancing their time between studies and social life; working part-time while attending school; keeping marks high while being involved in so many activities; participation rates among students, and several other topics of interest to students and parents.

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 Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving Group From Confederation Secondary School Is Committed to Making A Difference In The Community

Austin Powell (Grade 11)
Amanda McCutcheon (Grade 11)

Hannah Merchant (Grade 11)
Ashleigh McBain (Teacher)

The Learning Clinic was proud to introduce members of the Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving Group from Confederation Secondary School as special guests on the December 21, 2009 program. Ashleigh McBain, the Teacher Supervisor of the group, brought along three students to represent the close to 40 students who have signed up to participate during the inaugural year of this important extracurricular organization. All students were in Grade 11: Austin Powell, Amanda McCutcheon and Hannah Merchant. During the show they spoke about how it was the death of three young teenagers in a tragic accident in Valley East on June 21, 2009. Steven Philippe (16) and Jazmine Houle (15),  who both attended Confederation secondary school, were walking along the side of Hwy 69N in Hanmer with their friend, Caitlin Jelley (15), when all three were killed by an impaired driver. Students at the school have shown tremendous support for the activities being organized by the OSAID group as the students try to raise awareness among community members of the need for people to be more sensible when it comes to driving while being impaired in any way. They stated that while alcohol is often the root cause of accidents where impairment is a factor, cell phones, loud passengers, medication, and a long list of other things that can reduce one's ability to focus on driving.
 
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Loellen Park Secondary School Students Team Up As The Only High School Hosts On Laurentian's CKLU 96.7 FM Radio

Andrea Ouellette, Grade 11, Elliott Tilleczek, Grade 10 (standing), and Izzy Ahrbeck were the special guests on The Learning Clinic on January 11, 2010. Andrea and Izzy are the two co-hosts of "When There's Nothing Left To Burn", an increasingly popular hour-long music radio show that they have been hosting since November 2009. They became interested in putting on the show when it was suggested that Andrea look into the possibility by her teacher who was one time the Director of the station. Now they play music that is not usually found on "main-stream" radio every Monday evening from 4 to 5 p.m., just before The Learning Clinic which runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Elliott, who drops in from time to time to help out with some of the "colour commentary", will be moving to P.E.I. to complete the second semester of Grade 10. All three students expressed interest in pursuing careers that are in the entertainment, theatre or performing arts arena. They all thoroughly enjoy doing the radio show which they say is helping them develop transferable skills that will prove very valuable in the future.

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Mitch Ross Shares Some Advice For Graduates Who Are Interested in Travelling the Road of an Entrepreneur

Mitch Ross, the founder and creative director of OFF ROAD PRODUCTIONS, was the special guest of The Learning Clinic on January 11, 2010. Mitch explained how he started out in the world of business as the owner of a web design firm but soon found himself expanding into other areas of creative, technology and marketing based fields. Now he has put all of his accumulated skills and talents into a business that is capable of helping clients meet a wide variety of needs. Mitch discussed some of the key characteristics a person needs when choosing the path of entrepreneurship to fulfil his/her life goals and ambitions. The rapid advances being made in technology will "open the doors to so many opportunities" according to Mitch. 

Statistics show that more and more people are joining the ranks of the self-employed, most by choice, but some out of necessity. With large employers cutting back on staff, many young people have discovered that it is easier to get into short term contracts with several businesses rather than waiting until you  find that perfect full-time job.  

If you have any questions about business in general, Mitch invites you to contact him through his web site which can be found at www.orp.ca 

If you are interested in downloading the radio program to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-01-11; the start time set at 18:05; and the duration for 120 minutes.  Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. You may hear some lead-in music just prior to the beginning of the interview, but at least you will be able to listen to the full interview.
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  

Olivia Coady Shares Her Thoughts On High School, University and Her Dream of Becoming A Teacher

Olivia Coady, a 2nd Year Student in the five-year Concurrent Education Program at Laurentian University, was the special guest of The Learning Clinic on January 18, 2010. Olivia is majoring in English Literature and is hoping to teach in the Junior / Intermediate grades when she graduates. She is also a member of the Registry of Tutors with the Greater Sudbury Learning Clinic.

Olivia shared some her thoughts about the challenges and issues facing high school students as they prepare for post-secondary school. She attended Marymount Academy from Grade 7 to 9 and then transferred over to St. Benedict's for Grades 10 through 12. She was very active in her secondary school community, serving on the Student Council and the Athletic Council. It was this experience that confirmed Olivia that she was meant for a career as a teacher.

If you are interested in downloading the radio program to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-01-18; the start time set at 17:00; and the duration for 120 minutes.  Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. You may hear some lead-in music just prior to the beginning of the interview, but at least you will be able to listen to the full interview.
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  
Mother of Two Young Children Decides To Venture Forth Into The World of Business In Search of a More Balanced Lifestyle
Melanie Giroux, a mother of two young children, Caleb (4) and Noah (6 months) has been working for almost ten years. She graduated with a diploma in Social Work from Collage Boreal and subsequently worked in that field for a couple of years. For the past seven years she has been working as an Educational Assistant for one of the local school boards. During that time, her and her husband, Dan, have enjoyed life raising their two children in Valley East, where both her and Dan were born and raised.

Now, Melanie and Dan want more from life. They want to enjoy their children and long for a more balanced lifestyle. Hence, Melanie has decided to explore some options for starting a home-based business so that she can help contribute to the family income and still be available for her children as they grow up.

Melanie was also be the special guest on THE LEARNING CLINIC, a live talk radio show that is hosted by Robert Kirwan on CKLU 96.7 FM every Monday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. THE LEARNING CLINIC is a show that deals with education and career development. Melanie appeared on the show on Monday, February 1, 2010 from about 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. She shared her story about how people her age are now beginning to consider small business start-ups as a viable option to working as an employee for the rest of their life. She moved to Valley East from Timmins at the age of 2 and plans on raising her children her as well. After graduating from Ecole Secondaire Catholique l'Horizon in Val Caron, Melanie obtained a Diploma in Social Work from Collage Boreal and a Youth and Child Worker Diploma afterwards. She has spent the past six or seven years working as an Education Assistant and will continue to do so after her maternity leave ends. Her goal is to set up a home-based business on a part-time basis and eventually build it up to the point where she may be able to work part-time or devote full-time to the business. If you happen to miss the live broadcast of the show, you can follow the instructions in the next paragraph and find out how you can download the entire show onto your own computer. 

If you are interested in downloading the radio program to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-02-01; the start time set at 18:10; and the duration for 90 minutes.  Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. You may hear some lead-in music just prior to the beginning of the interview, but at least you will be able to listen to the full interview.
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

 
Larry Berrio Co-Hosts THE LEARNING CLINIC Three-Hour Live Talk Radio Show With Robert Kirwan on February 8, 2010

Larry Berrio, a resident of Valley East and who is recognized as one of Sudbury's most exciting performers in the music industry, shown in front of his decorated truck on the right, was the co-host of a special 3-hour live talk radio show on Laurentian University's CKLU 96.7 FM on February 8, 2010. The program is called THE LEARNING CLINIC and is on every Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is hosted and produced by Robert Kirwan, Publisher of Valley East Today and owner of The Greater Sudbury Learning Clinic, his private practice as an Education, Training and Career Planning Consultant. Kirwan is shown on the left.

Berrio welcomed the opportunity to do the show with Kirwan, only two days after the official launch of his new video, "Rock Town", which was released during a grand ceremony at Science North on February 5, 2010. The launch was attended by 350 people, all who were there to celebrate the launch of the video ROCK TOWN which was dedicated to all miners and people working in the mining industry.

Kirwan first met Larry Berrio in June 1997, just before he released his very first CD, "Living A Dream" which was the start of his career as country music entertainer. Before that, Larry was the owner of a company called "Larry's Graphics". Music was a part-time job until he released "Living A Dream". A copy of The Vision Paper which carried the article, can be found at the end of this article.

During the radio show, Larry Berrio shared his life story with listeners and explained what young people can expect if they want to follow his path in the entertainment industry. THE LEARNING CLINIC is a program that provides students and parents with information that may help them in making important life decisions with respect to education and career development. In addition to bringing in groups of students from area secondary schools, Kirwan also invites people such as Larry Berrio to appear on the show to talk about some of the challenges and offer some suggestions regarding their own careers.

During the show on Monday, February 8, 2010, Larry Berrio talked about how his new video was produced, explaining how he was able to secure funding from supportive people in the Greater Sudbury Area. He also played his hit song, "Rock Town", and explained the story behind that recording. Rock Town is expected to be extremely popular with the over 2 million people across the country who are involved in the mining industry. 

Berrio also announced that he will be the "headliner" at the Knights of Columbus Country Fair which is held every July at the K of C fair grounds in Hanmer. For now, he will be doing an extensive "radio tour" across the country promoting his CD, RPM. 

Jeff Sheppard, Larry's manager who resides in Kitchener, was also called during the show. He explained some of the plans that are in place for the spring and summer as they get ready for a major awards show that Larry will be playing at this summer. The show will be broadcast across the country and will give Berrio the exposure he needs to take his career "over the top".

Larry Berrio has been compared by many as a "younger Garth Brooks". He has a passion for entertaining live at concerts and outdoor festivals, and still gets a rush when he has a chance to play in one of the country bars in Sudbury or across the country. "I love being close to the fans, and you really get close to them in a bar. The fans just love being able to talk to Larry following the show and he always finds time to speak to them and make them feel special. Larry also explained why he deliberately selected ten songs for his new CD that are all fast-paced. He stated that he wanted to be able to perform every one of his songs live on stage. He said that when people come out to a show they want to see a high-energy entertainer. They don't come out for slow songs.

Larry gives a lot of credit for his success in the music business to his parents, Oliver and Judy Barriault, of Val Caron. Oliver was interviewed over the phone during the show and expressed his pride in what his son has been able to do. Oliver worked his entire career with Inco, so he was especially thrilled when Rock Town came out. "Larry's song really captures what it means to be a miner. There is nothing like the camaraderie you find with a group of miners. It is something that this city was built upon and it is what newcomers notice the most. The people here care for each other and welcome you with open arms." 

If you missed the show, you can download the entire three hours by going to the archive section of www.cklu.ca Select February 8 from the calendar and put in the starting time as 17:15 ( which is 5:15 p.m. using the 24 hour clock). Put 180 minutes as the duration and save the show as an mp3 file on your computer. You can then play it with your media player. 

It has been a long, hard road for the past 12 years for Larry Berrio. He now has his second CD under his belt, a fantastic video, and has also produced the theme song for a national hunting show called, "In The Rough" which is carried by Global every Sunday morning. The theme song of the same name is also on his new CD, RPM.

If you want to find out more about Larry Berrio, visit his web site at www.larryberrio.com 

     

 Members of Confederation's Evolutionary Band Give Evidence Of How Music Adds Prepares One For Life's Challenges

Veronica Ranger (Grade 12) 

Kayla O'Hearon (Grade 12)
Jasmine Wagg (Grade 11)

Three members of Confederation Secondary School's Evolutionary Band were the special guests on THE LEARNING CLINIC on Monday, February 15, 2010 during the 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. time slot. Veronica Ranger, currently attending the "Victory Lap" in Grade 12 (for those of you who may not be familiar with that term, she has already graduated but has chosen to return for a 5th year to add some courses to her transcript) is one of the Lead Singers with the band and also does background vocals for some of the songs. She has been a band member for all five years and is also able to play the trumpet, sax and trombone. Kayla O'Hearon, also in Grade 12, has been with the band for all four years of high school and is in her 3rd year playing the guitar. She spent her first year with the stage crew. Jasmine Wagg, a Grade 11 student, is in her 3rd year with the band. She started out with the stage crew and has now been a bass player with the band for the past two years. During the show the girls discussed many of the transferable skills that they have developed as members of the band. They rehearse four nights a week for two hours after school in preparation for a performance tour which begins some time in March. The tour includes an out-of-town trip where they put on several performances for a variety of audiences. You will be able to find the full story about Evolutionary Band and some of the key topics that were discussed during the show if you go to the Valley East Today Online Newspaper by Clicking Here>>>>>

If you are interested in downloading the radio show to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-02-15; the start time set at 17:00; and the duration for 70 minutes. Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. 
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  

Dawn Larsen Points Out Some of the Benefits of Belonging To The Business & Professional Women's Club of Greater Sudbury

Dawn Larsen, who among other things is the President of the local chapter of the Business & Professional Women's Club of Greater Sudbury, was the special guest of The Learning Clinic on February 15, 2010. She and host, Robert Kirwan, spent some time discussing the role of the international organization and how it has helped so many women develop their full potential is their chosen fields. According to the Mission statement on their web site: "The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Greater Sudbury (BPW Greater Sudbury) develops the professional and leadership potential of women in Sudbury and the region through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring within a supportive network." Their Vision is "To achieve a just and equal status of women in all levels and areas of society where decisions are taken in true partnership with men, based on mutual respect, for a more balanced and peaceful world." If you are interested in finding out more about the Business & Professional Woman's Club of Greater Sudbury, you are invited to visit their web site at: www.bpwgreatersudbury.com 

In addition, Larsen and Kirwan, who are both involved in marketing and public relations, talked a great deal about some of the trends and developments in the field of internet marketing and communications. For the full story about these trends and some of the implications Larsen and Kirwan see for the future, go to the Valley East Today Online Newspaper Business Section by CLICKING HERE>>>>>

If you are interested in downloading the radio program to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-02-15; the start time set at 18:00; and the duration for 120 minutes.  Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. You may hear some lead-in music just prior to the beginning of the interview, but at least you will be able to listen to the full interview.
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  

Election Fever Rises As SGA Executive Appear As Guests on THE LEARNING CLINIC To Generate Interest Among Students

   The SGA General Elections which are scheduled for March 17 and 18, 2010 may turn out to be one of the most important in the 50 year history of the University. In order to reinforce the seriousness of the situation, Jason Kontak, President, seated on the far right; Scott Kirkness, Vice President Services, on the far left; and Nelson Osamudiamen, this year's Chief returning officer, seated in the back, appeared as the special guests on THE LEARNING CLINIC, hosted by Robert Kirwan, on CKLU 96.7 FM on Monday, February 22, 2010, the day that nominations were officially being accepted for the 14 positions on the SGA Board of Directors. Elections will take place on Wednesday, March 17th, from 9 am - 7 pm , and Thursday, March 18th, from 9 am - 7 pm . With all current Board members leaving their positions at the end of this year, the entire Board will consist of newcomers. It is critical that the 4600 members of the SGA pay particular attention to the candidates who will represent their interests during the 2010-2011 school year.

   During the radio show, Jason and Scott made it clear that the purpose of Students’ General Association is to represent the students in a wide variety of ways. The positions of Present, Vice President of Services, and Vice President of Student Issues (presently held by Vanessa Butler) are all paid positions with the President expected to spend up to 40 hours per week in the office, while the Vice-Presidents are expected to work for up to 20 hours per week.
  
   For more information visit the web site at www.sga-age.ca and make sure you listen to the live show on Monday, March 15, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. when the candidates will appear on CKLU 96.7 FM to discuss their platforms.
  
   If you are interested in downloading the radio program to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-02-22; the start time set at 17:00; and the duration for 130 minutes.  Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. You may hear some lead-in music just prior to the beginning of the interview, but at least you will be able to listen to the full interview.
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  

 Young People Encouraged To Get Involved in Political Party or Service Organizations To Make A Contribution To The Community

 Dustin Hare

Mark Mancini

Dustin Hare and Mark Mancini, are both General Board Members with the Federal Conservative Party of Canada Sudbury Electoral District Association. Dustin, 21, is a working full time as a Carpenter's Apprentice in Sudbury, while Mark, 17, is a Grade 12 student at Lockerby Composite Secondary School and is the President of the Lockerby Student Council. Dustin is also a member of the Sudbury Provincial Progressive Conservative Association. The two were special guests of THE LEARNING CLINIC on Monday, March 1, 2010 and spent close to three hours in a discussion with host, Robert Kirwan about a wide variety of topics that were of interest to young and old alike about the benefits of becoming involved in community building. They have decided to direct their energies in the "political arena", but they also encouraged young people to become engaged with any type of community service organization where they can truly make a difference. We also talked about the importance of setting education and career goals that are in keeping with your passions and abilities. It is important to find your purpose in life and to fulfil your destiny.

If you are interested in downloading the radio show to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-03-01; the start time set at 17:00; and the duration for 200 minutes. Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. 
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  

 Young Students From E.S.C. l'Horizon Complete Project To Denounce Violence Against Women & Children

 Christine Rivest (Gr. 11);
Gabrielle Veilleux (Gr. 11)

Mme Cecile Lariviere-Leduc
(Teacher)

Christine Rivest and Gabrielle Veilleux are two of a group of Grade 11 students who completed a special project for their Religious Studies program this year. The project was designed to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre of 14 students in 1989. Part of their project included putting up a display at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on December 6, 2009, the day of the Montreal Massacre, and another part of the project was taking part in an interview on THE LEARNING CLINIC on Monday, March 8, 2010, International Women's Day. They were the 5 p.m. guests along with their teacher, Mme Cecile Lriviere-Leduc, the Pastoral Leader of the school and a teacher of Religious Studies and Business. Host Robert Kirwan discussed a wide variety of issues including the state of violence among young people today. It was pointed out that abuse comes in all kinds of shapes and forms, with each young person feeling their own particular kind of pain when those around them are insensitive to their feelings. The girls felt that they did make a difference with their project and hope that both students and adults who heard their presentation will change any behaviour which may intentionally or unintentionally hurt someone else. Gabrielle and Christine plan on continuing the group project again next year while in Grade 12.

If you are interested in downloading the radio show to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-03-08; the start time set at 17:00; and the duration for 80 minutes. Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. 
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  

 Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council Members Talk About Their Winter and Spring Activities

 Vanessa Smith (Gr. 10);
Laura Penny (Gr. 12)

Mark Mancini (Gr. 12)

Three members of the Lockerby Composite Secondary School Student Council, Vanessa Smith (General Member), Laura Penny (Vice President), and Mark Mancini (President),  were special guests of THE LEARNING CLINIC on Monday, March 8, 2010 during the 6 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. time slot. The three discussed the activities that have been organized by the Student Council during the winter months and talked about what is coming up at Lockerby for the balance of the school year. Host Robert Kirwan was quite interested in what the students had to say about their school community and the role of the Student Council in helping to build up and maintain the spirit in the school so that everyone can get the most out of their high school experiences. All of the students felt that the time and energy involved in working with the Student Council is well worth the effort and they couldn't imagine not being involved in the school in this capacity. They feel that it is important for students to get involved in as many extracurricular activities as they can handle so that they develop relationships and skills that they can use for the rest of their life. Vanessa is in Grade 10 and is looking forward to being on Council for another two years. Mark and Laura are both in Grade 12 and will be graduating at the end of this school year.

If you are interested in downloading the radio show to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-03-08; the start time set at 18:10; and the duration for 90 minutes. Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. 
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

   

SGA Candidates Talk About Issues Prior To Elections

   The SGA General Elections which were held on March 17 and 18, 2010 may turn out to be one of the most important in the 50 year history of the University. On Monday, March 15, 2010, the six candidates who had put their names forward for various open positions appeared on THE LEARNING CLINIC to explain their platforms and introduce themselves to the listeners attending Laurentian University. In the photo above, from left to right, we have Efe Gercek  (International Students' Commissioner); Collee Keaney (VP Services); Sam Pitzel (President); Zachary Courtemanche (LU Senate); and Casey Lalonde (VP Issues). Missing from the photograph was Jackie Miller (VP Services) who had to attend class.
   Jason Kontak, the current President, also explained details of the two referendum questions which were to be placed on the ballot. Once dealt with a new Dental Plan for students while the other involved a fee for Varsity Athletics to help out with travel expenses.

   The Students’ General Association is to represent the students in a wide variety of ways. The positions of President, Vice President of Services, and Vice President of Student Issues are all paid positions with the President expected to spend up to 40 hours per week in the office, while the Vice-Presidents are expected to work for up to 20 hours per week.
   If you are interested in downloading the radio program to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
   Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-03-15; the start time set at 17:00; and the duration for 130 minutes.  Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. You may hear some lead-in music just prior to the beginning of the interview, but at least you will be able to listen to the full interview.
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  

Members of Cast of West Side Story Share Their Experiences With Theatre Cambrian And Dreams For The Future

   Dawn Lamb-Bowden, Stage Manager for West Side Story with Theatre Cambrian accompanied four young members of the cast for a lively discussion about performing arts on The Learning Clinic which was aired on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 5 p.m. The guests in the photo above included, from the left to the right, Melissa Bowden, Emily Riopel, Dawn Lamb-Bowden, Jackson Picard, and Heather Bowden. Jackson (Grade 9) and Heather (Grade 10) both attend Sudbury Secondary School. Emily, a resident of Valley East, is in Grade 10 at É.s. du Sacré-Coeur. Melissa is in Grade 8 at Carl A. Nesbitt. The young performers discussed how they each became interested in acting. They also shared some of their feelings about overcoming their shyness and becoming comfortable with performing live in front of audiences. In addition, we talked to the students about their future aspirations with respect to pursuing a career in theatre or as a performing artist. All-in-all, it was a very informative exchange of information which should prove very useful for anyone thinking of joining a community theatre group that operates in the City of Greater Sudbury.
   If you are interested in downloading the radio program to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
   Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-03-22; the start time set at 17:00; and the duration for 120 minutes.  Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. You may hear some lead-in music just prior to the beginning of the interview, but at least you will be able to listen to the full interview.
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

  

 Girls From Marymount Academy Are Certainly Enjoying Their Education Experience At The Popular All-Girls High School

 Alex Tsimiklis (L) &
Charlotte Roy

Katherine Boyce &
Brenna Reed

Four delightful young ladies from the Marymount Academy were the special guests on The Learning Clinic on Monday, April 12, 2010. They were Brenna Reed, President of the Student Council; Alex Tsimiklis, President of the Girls Athletic Association; Charlotte Roy, President of the Marymount Academy Catholic Charities Council; and Katherine Boyce, a Grade 7 student who is a member of the Student Council. Brenna, Alex and Charlotte are all in Grade 12 and will be graduating in June. Host, Robert Kirwan engaged the girls in a wide variety of topics. They were very open and forthright in expressing their opinions and demonstrated that their experience at Marymount Academy is something that they will treasure for the rest of their lives.

If you are interested in downloading the radio show to your computer, just click here to get to the archives. 
Make sure that you have the date set at 2010-04-19; the start time set at 17:00; and the duration for 70 minutes. Then all you do is click on "download" and it will be saved to your computer in an mp3 format. Then you can enjoy the interview whenever you wish. 
NOTE: The archives will only be available for 30 days following the airing of the show.

 
ACTUAL SCHEDULE WEEK-BY-WEEK
 

THE LEARNING CLINIC EDUCATION FORUM
October 2009 to December 2009

Show Dates

6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

7:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.

October 19, 2009

Citizens on Patrol – Valley East
Sheila Kelly-Petrin, Volunteer Coordinator, Cst Hally Willmott,  Police Liaison Officer and 
Mike Mayer, captain of the Walden Citizens on Patrol Group

October 26, 2009  

Nancy Dube & Roni Sue
YMCA Employment Services
The Role of Employment Agencies

St. Charles College Student Council
Alessandro Costantini (Co-President)
Caitlin MacKenzie (Co-President)  

November 2, 2009

Cheryl Kozera, Catherine Colasimone & Sara Beeson – Pageant Winners
Self-Esteem Issues facing young girls today & the impact on their education

November 9, 2009

Terry Zuk, Levert Personnel Resources
The Role of Employment Agencies  
Postponed until January 2010

November 16, 2009

Stephanie Chevrette, Regional Co-ordinator, Young Community Leaders Project; Angie Savoie & Caroline Cisa-Pare, Volunteers

Lockerby Students’ Council Members Mark Mancini, President; Chris MacCullough, Treasurer; Connor Boyce, member; Sara Campbell, member.

November 23, 2009

Kim St. Amour Certified Athletic Therapist & Acupuncturist
The importance of fitness for students as well as the opportunities for careers in health care

Marlene Rantala, Program Leader of Student Services and 
Gisele Beaudry, Guidance Counsellor and Program Leader of Literacy and Business Studies (both from
Lockerby Composite School )

November 30, 2009

Marymount Academy Student Council Executive Members: Celine Charbonneau, Kennedy Bardell, Jessica Pugliese, and Sarah-Lynn Hodder

Dr. Chris Mazzuchin, Universal Medical Centre
Naturopathic Medicine and Health Care Careers

December 7, 2009

Sharon Murdock, Executive Director  
Sudbury Manitoulin Workplace Partnerships Board
Employment trends and challenges for the 21st Century.
 

December 14, 2009

Mark Leclair, Cambrian Staffing
The Role of Employment Agencies  
Postponed until January 2010

Bishop Alexander Carter Student Council   Katrina Shank (Co-President),  and Lori Roy (Teacher Advisor)

December 21, 2009  
 

Confederation Secondary School Students Against Impaired Driving Group
Ms. Ashleigh McBain will be in the studio with three members of this group to promote safe driving during the holidays.

  
THE LEARNING CLINIC EDUCATION FORUM
January 2010 to April 2010
Show Dates 5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.
January 04, 2010 Open Show - No Guests Scheduled
January 11, 2010 LoEllen Park Secondary School
Andrea Ouellette and Izzy Ahrbeck 
Mitch Ross of Off Road Productions
Entrepreneurship as a Career Choice
January 18, 2010 Olivia Coady - 2nd Year Student in the Concurrent Education Program
Discussing her experiences in high school and university. Selecting a career path.
January 25, 2010 Strategies for Students
Inspirational and motivational readings for students of all ages. Reflections by Robert Kirwan
February 1, 2010   Melanie Giroux, Entrepreneur: Melanie will be explaining how she decided to begin a home-based business after being employed for almost 10 years
February 8, 2010 Larry Berrio Night
Larry Berrio will be the special guest of the evening. He will be on the show for the full three hours talking about his new video, Rock Town; discussing his career in the music industry; playing some of his most popular recordings; talking to fans who call in to the show; etc.
February 15, 2010 Confederation Secondary School's Evolutionary Band: Veronica Ranger - 5 year Evolutionary vocalist; Kayla O Hearon- Evolutionary Guitarist; and Jasmine Wagg - Evolutionary Bassist will be in the studio to talk about Evolutionary and a special fund-raising event coming up on February 20. Dawn Larsen: Business & Professional Women of Sudbury 
Discussing the role of women in business today and careers that are available for young ladies.
February 22, 2010 Students' General Association of Laurentian University Night
Current executive members will be interviewed about the roles and responsibilities of their respective positions to encourage candidates to step forward and put their names up for election for the 2010-2011 school year.
March 1, 2010 Youth In Politics Night: We will be discussing the merits of young people becoming engaged in politics at all levels, including municipal, school board, provincial and federal levels. Special guests will be announced at a later date. 
March 8, 2010 Ecole Catholique Secondaire L'horizon
Mme Cecile Lariviere-Leduc; Gabrielle Veilleux and Christine Rivest
Lockerby Composite School Student's Council with Mark Mancini (President);  Laura Penny (Vice President); and Vanessa Smith (General Member)
March 15, 2010 Students' General Association of Laurentian University Meet The Candidates Night
Candidates running for positions on the 2010-2011 SGA Executive will be given a chance to explain their platform to give voters a chance to decide how to vote in the election coming up on March 17, 2010.
March 22, 2010 Cambrian Theatre Group - Performers from West Side Story will be in the studio to talk about their current production and to share their feelings about the future of the performing arts in Sudbury
March 29, 2010      
April 5, 2010 Robert Kirwan & Gerry Tousignant Discuss The Latest Issues & Trends in Education, Training & Career Development
April 12, 2010 Marymount Academy Student Council
Council members will be in the studio to talk about the latest happenings at Marymount,
   
  

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The Learning Clinic is The Private Practice of
Robert Kirwan, B.A. (Math), M.A. (Education), OCT
4456 Noel Crescent, Val Therese, ON P3P 1S8
Phone: (705) 969-7215    Email:    rkirwan@thelearningclinic.ca

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