On April 29th, Hawthorn was thrilled to welcome six guest speakers to our Upper School Career Day.
Students from Grades 8 to 12 were privileged to gain personal insights, knowledge, and helpful advice from a stellar roster of presenters representing a wide range of professions in our community. For each 45-minute talk and Q+A, two students introduced the speaker with a prepared skit related to their profession (very fun!).
Here are just some of the questions that our guests explored with us:
Frances Bertucci, LLB: Lawyer
What are the qualities of a successful civil litigator?
Eliza Fernandez, MSW: Clinical Social Worker
How can we compassionately guide and assist people in obtaining the relief they need from the pains of aloneness, shame, and overwhelm?
Josef Freundorfer, BSc inMechanical Engineering: Nuclear Consultant
How can we provide vision, motivation, and insights into the Canadian nuclear industry?
Sonali Fernandes, MD: General Practitioner
What have I learned from my clinical experience in Emergency Room and General Ward medicine, and my teaching experience with medical students?
April St. Martin, BCS: Software Engineer
How can we pursue our career ambitions boldly while staying grounded in what matters most?
Beatrice Lavergne, MSc in Rehabilitation Science: Biomedical Engineer
How can we help children improve their mobility and achieve their goals through limb bracing?
Barbara Padolina, BSc in Legal Management: Chef/Business Owner
How can cooking well for others be a mindful act of love?
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Career Day a success. You have helped to pique our interest, open our minds, and provide us with an invaluable look into the real-world application of our education. Most of all, you stand as wonderful examples of lives well-lived, giving us inspiration, motivation, and hope for our future.
