This webinar is part of our webinar series on ‘Mobilizing Social Determinants to Reduce Healthcare Demand in Nova Scotia.’
The series aims to address the government's current strategy of merely increasing healthcare supply, which overlooks the fundamental causes of healthcare demand. By focusing on social determinants, we can significantly improve health outcomes and relieve pressure on our healthcare services.
Join us on this International Day of Education to explore the role education plays in ensuring community well-being.
Focus of this webinar: The role of high-quality education, from early childhood through post-secondary, in influencing health and well-being.
Objectives of this webinar:
Examine the challenges in delivering quality education in Nova Scotia.
Highlight the long-term health benefits of educational investment.
Propose strategies for overcoming current educational delivery challenges.
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Shanna Maxwell is an elementary school teacher for the Tri-County Regional School Board and has over ten years’ experience in the field of teaching. She has focused her career on building strong and safe(r) environments for her students by developing and leading programs such as Crochet Club, which fosters healthy connection and life skills. Shanna strives to inspire her students by creating diverse learning experiences to ensure everyone has access to quality education. She advocates for a holistic approach to education, through the inclusion of community, family, and peer lead support. Shanna has a Bachelor of Education degree from Mount St. Vincent University and has received her diploma in education curriculum in Canadian context from Cape Breton University.
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Victoria Levack is a 33-year-old Queens, platinum, jubilee, medal winner, podcast host and disability and human rights activist who focuses on the right to housing in the community. She is spokesperson for the disability rights coalition of Nova Scotia and is a passionate public speaker, who always strives to do what is best for her community.
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Kay-Ann Scott is a seasoned educator from Jamaica with over 20 years of experience in the field. Her career encompasses a diverse range of roles across local and international educational settings, including elementary and higher education institutions, as well as the Ministry of Education.
Currently, at the Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she is a key member of the Research Team. Along with her team, she oversees community-centered projects and programs, utilizing participatory action research to empower the African/Black Nova Scotian community.