A motivated young man will move closer to realising his dream of becoming a teacher when he graduates from Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Ontario on Friday 17 June.
Mr Chad Pilon, who uses a wheelchair, will be awarded his Bachelor of Primary Education Studies from CSU.
Mr Pilon said graduation is an important milestone both professionally and personally. “I truly believe that disability is a state of mind. There are challenges but I always look forward to meeting them head on,” he said.
“I'd like to thank Charles Sturt University for creating an inclusive environment which has allowed me to succeed.” Mr Pilon said the CSU teaching program has prepared him for the classroom.
“The program equips us with proven teaching strategies that in some cases are just now being implemented in schools. I really feel ready to face all of the challenges of the teaching profession.”
The achievements of almost 300 CSU graduates will be recognised in two formal graduation ceremonies at the Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak Drive, Burlington, Ontario.
At 10am, more than 200 graduates will be awarded a Bachelor of Primary Education Studies, with four students to graduate with distinction. The Len Popp Memorial Prize, for the most outstanding student in social studies and science and technology courses, will be presented to Ms Franca Abate-Pozzuoli.
At 3pm, 90 graduates from CSU’s Faculties of Education, Arts, Business and Science will receive their awards. Among the guests at the ceremonies will be CSU Chancellor Lawrence Willett AO, Vice Chancellor and University President Professor Ian Goulter, and Dean of the Faculty of Education Toni Downes, who have travelled from Australia for the event.
The Director of Education for the York District School Board, Mr Ken Thurston will deliver the occasional address to graduates of the Bachelor of Primary Education Studies in a ceremony starting at 10am. President of the Mohawk College Foundation Mr Wayne Jourdie will deliver the occasional address at the 3pm ceremony.
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