Head of Student Services, WDHS
Derek is Head of Student Services and teacher at Waterdown District High School. He has over 20 years of experience in educating students and supporting families within the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. Derek is a dedicated advocate for youth, helping them find their voice, manage conflict, and empowering them to discover their passions.
Cully Consulting & Mediation Ltd.
Sherri holds a degree in child psychology and has spent many years professionally and personally supporting youth. She has a passion for assisting youth who are struggling. In her career as a recruiter and mediator, assisting youth in their career path has been a strong focus. She has also taken the initiative to train and assist youth with unique struggles and challenges, believing empowerment is the key to their resilience and success.
After graduating from Western University, Andy embarked on what would become a 12 year career in the non-profit world. Working with such organizations as the York University Foundation, Western University, the MS Society and United Way. While at the United Way, Andy worked for 6 years as a Campaign Manager for United Way offices in the Toronto, Barrie and Oakville offices.
For the past 13 years, Andy has brought his interest in helping people to the profit world by opening his own Insurance Agency as a Desjardins Agent in Waterdown Ontario. In this most recent stage of his career, Andy hopes to bring a more evolved customer experience to the industry where he and his team focus on a unique ‘lighter’ approach to Insurance that includes teaching Insurance and risk, instead of just selling it. Andy values common sense, humour and a strong, integrated local community.
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