Emily Fownes

Emily was born and raised in Montreal where she attended McGill University. While at McGill she completed her Bachelor of Education, majoring in secondary English with a minor in Ethics and Religious Culture. After working as a supply teacher in Ontario for a few years, and completing her Junior qualifications, Emily then went on to complete her Professional Master of Education degree as a Classroom Specialist through Queen's University.

In her free time, Emily can usually be found in a stable, out for a hike, curled up with a book, or in her gardens. She attributes her love of the 1000 Islands and the outdoors to her childhood years spent camping, skiing, and horseback riding. As a young adult, Emily played competitive volleyball and competed both nationally and internationally in dressage. Emily also spent time as a riding and volleyball coach where she was able to combine both her love for athletics and teaching. 

Emily has always believed that there is more to education than classroom learning and that every student has the capability to succeed and develop into thoughtful, kind, and contributing members of society.

This is her sixth year at Leahurst College.