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I am curious about people. I am creative and see patterns in seemingly disconnected things. I connect the disconnected. I love being around people but also need time alone. I am a mum of three young kids. I have an amazingly patient and helpful husband. I am very emotionally aware which is both my super power and my greatest vulnerability. I have found that being able to work with diverse groups of people to reach a common goal or build a new sense of trust and inspiration has been some of my most gratifying experiences. I am both hopeful and terrified by the changes in the world as we face the effects of climate change and experience a global pandemic. I feel that nothing is certain except for change and that we can build resiliency in how we grow as a creative species.
I value honesty, compassion, beauty, curiosity, fun, humour, justice, kindness, knowledge, service, openness, respect, meaningful work, and creativity. (fun graphic) |
ACADEMICS
I hold a
Double Major in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria,
a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia and a
Masters Degree in Strategic Leadership in Sustainability from the Department of Engineering at the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden.
Thesis: 'Measuring Success: Process Indicators for Strategic Approaches to Sustainable Community Planning'.
Double Major in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria,
a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia and a
Masters Degree in Strategic Leadership in Sustainability from the Department of Engineering at the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden.
Thesis: 'Measuring Success: Process Indicators for Strategic Approaches to Sustainable Community Planning'.
TEACHER /EDUCATOR/ENTREPRENEUR
I am a teacher. I have worked with homeless kids to mid-career adults. I have taught in elementary and high schools and I have created and taught a course called ‘Strategies for Sustainable Communities’ for UBC’s Sustainability Management Program in the Department of Continuing Studies.
I have been a crisis line volunteer, a tree planter, a project manager for the 2010 Olympic Village Challenge Series and a partner with KASE Connections offering leadership training in sustainability.
I have been a crisis line volunteer, a tree planter, a project manager for the 2010 Olympic Village Challenge Series and a partner with KASE Connections offering leadership training in sustainability.
MUSIC AND ART
In my twenties and early thirties, I strung my guitar and played my original songs in many coffee shops, clubs and festivals. I have written over 75 songs and I’m currently working on my fourth album. I am also an abstract painter and have been using a unique process with polymer gel; my work has been showcased in galleries in Vancouver, Smithers, Terrace and Sweden. I am part of a group of painters called the ‘Fantastic 5.0’. We have three upcoming shows this year in 2021. (sarahanothcott.com)
I struggle...
... with getting out the door, not burning toast, getting distracted and choosing what to order on a menu. This list could on ...