Everyday Heroes for October 2019

Everyone who works at Mohawk College is eligible to be nominated for an Everyday Hero Award. Nominate someone today, visit: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/employees/employee-recognition/mohawk-everyday-hero

Congratulations to our most recent recipients.

For regularly stepping in to assist colleagues with special projects and events and making time to volunteer and mentor others, Lauren Griffiths is a Mohawk College Everyday Hero.

Despite having several projects on the go at all times, Lauren still finds the time for the little things such as filling baskets for those in need at Christmas (or coming up with creative costumes at Halloween). She excels in her seconded role as an Experiential Learning Specialist and offers her time and energy to assist other projects in The Centre for Teaching & Learning. Recently, she jumped in to assist the Curriculum Development Specialists of the department at conferences outside of the city, while committing time to run multi-day PD sessions for other employees at the college about Mental Health First Aid. She has also offered to assist in filling the gap as the Educational Technology Specialist to assist with eLearn needs in CTL for January. Within her department, she has been considered a great mentor and role model.

Congratulations to our most recent recipients.

Rachel Alfano For ensuring students in Mohawk’s Motive Power program get valuable hands-on learning in their trade, Rachel Alfano is a Mohawk College Everyday Hero. Rachel is the project lead / coordinator for The Garage, an experiential learning micro-centre through which 50 Motive Power students were given the opportunity to work on real vehicles, under the direct supervision of registered mechanics and seasoned staff. Some of the services the students offered include: oil changes, inspections, tire rotations and tire changes.

Susan Spurr
For always being exceptionally organized and keeping her committee members informed and up-to-date, Susan Spurr is a Mohawk College Everyday Hero. Susan is the project lead for the Marshall School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship. She is responsible for overseeing the program activity steering and working committees, with an emphasis on providing timely communications and action plans, as well as clarity around roles and responsibilities, and measuring the success and progress of projects, including the development of a shred drive depository.

Amy Petsche
For her efforts to promote the value of Skills Ontario competitions to students and staff, Amy Petsche is a Mohawk College Everday Hero. Amy is the Operations Coordinator at the Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship at Stoney Creek. She is also the project lead for the college-wide Skilled Trades initiative. The mandate for this project is to increase awareness of and participation in the Skills Ontario competitions across the college, and to recognize and celebrate competitors. She is also responsible for a promotion plan that was rolled out this fall to encourage eligible students to participate in the competitions.

Louise Stallings

For taking a leadership role and making a significant contribution to the future of Ontario's Apprenticeship Strategy, Louise Stallings is a Mohawk College Everyday Hero. Louise is the Apprenticeship Engagement Specialist at the Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship in Stoney Creek. She was instrumental in the creation of an Apprenticeship Community HUB that engages industry, employers and apprentices.

Nick Petrella
For going above and beyond every day to ensure the success of his students and athletes, Nick Petrella is a Mohawk College Everyday Hero. Nick coaches the Women's Varsity Volleyball team. He is the co-founder of Mental Health in Motion, and he is a professor in the Health, Wellness & Fitness Program. As a coach, Nick has played a huge role in the personal success of his team members, supporting and coaching them on how to balance sports and school. Nick teaches his athletes coping strategies to deal with issues such as anxiety and continuously checks in to see how they are doing. Nick is always the first person to offer a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on to all of his students, athletes or anyone in need of assistance. He brings his dogs in to help students de-stress and presents his story to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. Nick is selfless, committed and engaged in the college and supporting the athletes and studentsEveryone who works at Mohawk College is eligible to be nominated for an Everyday Hero Award. Nominate someone today, visit: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/employees/employee-recognition/mohawk-everyday-hero

Recognize someone who's making a difference at Mohawk with an Everyday Hero Award at www.mohawkcollege.ca/everydayhero