The value of an education

I grew up in a small 800 sq foot house in north Edmonton. When I was in Grade 8, my jr. high school, Wellington appeared on the front page of the Edmonton Journal under the heading of the "toughest school in Edmonton". Wow, did we think we were cool!

My father had a grade 6 education and my mother a grade 11, but all three of us children completed at least one university degree. My sister has two and my brother has three. Why? Because we were told over and over again by my mother, "if you want to improve your life education is the answer."

I have a great deal of respect for education. It has given me experiences and opportunities, I never even imagined as a child.

I have a great deal of respect for Vernon Watchmaker from Kehewin First Nations. He has decided to embark on a journey of education to make changes to his life. He worked hard and achieved. He is an outstanding role model for his children. Watching their father commit to getting and education and achieving it, they too will come to respect education and the opportunities it offers.

So congratulations Mr. Watchmaker, I hope you continue on your journey.

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