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Dear friends,

On Canada's east coast, in a small fishing community in rural Nova Scotia, are where my roots originate. My parents and extended family and their parents before them worked long hours fishing the ocean, a dangerous occupation in those days of the family-owned Cape-Islander fishing boats. Some of my family were highly skilled craftsmen who built boats that sailed the rough waters of the Atlantic coast. They worked long hours to raise their families. While the men were fishing at sea, the women prepared the fish to ship to markets. Like many of you, I've never forgotten my roots and the life lessons my sea faring family taught me, amongst them,

• fear nothing
• expect rough seas in life but sail fiercely until you reach safe harbors.
• always lend a hand to those who've fallen overboard.

Hard work, honesty, and a big heart are three qualities we look for when we seek out teachers and staff. Those who love helping kids (of all ages) and have trained diligently in their chosen area of education, are amongst the greatest teachers. We are very proud of the incredible team of teachers who have wholeheartedly agreed to be part of your new neighborhood school - The Dr. Myatt Academy of Learning.

Yours very sincerely,
Dr. Tamara Myatt