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A Life of Purpose with Hayley AvRUSKIN’87 on the PrincipalED Podcast
In the final episode of Season 1 of PrincipalED, Grace McCallum welcomes Hayley AvRUSKIN’87— Branksome Hall alum, long-serving school counsellor, dedicated coach and co-founder of Let’s Grow Learning and Living Hub for adults with complex disabilities.
After graduating as Head Girl of the Class of ’87, earning a Master’s of Education in the UK and returning to Branksome as an educator, Hayley has spent the past 30 years shaping lives across generations. Whether guiding students as a counsellor, building inclusive communities through her nonprofit work, or coaching the Knightlanders Ultimate Frisbee team to a championship title, Hayley has always led with purpose and care.
As she prepares for retirement, Hayley reflects on the experiences that influenced her path, the evolving needs of students over time and the importance of creating spaces where every individual can thrive. She also shares insights on leadership, advocacy and the value of staying connected to your “why” — both in work and in life.
Join us as we look back on a remarkable career and celebrate Hayley’s lasting contributions to Branksome and beyond.
Listeners can follow along on Instagram at @principalEDpod for behind-the-scenes updates and exclusive content. The PrincipalED podcast is available for streaming on Apple and Spotify, where the official podcast music playlist is also now available. Branksome Hall’s YouTube channel features a full video version of this discussion, which can be viewed here.
Watch this space for the first episode of Season 2 of PrincipalED, coming in early September!
Watch this space for the first episode of Season 2 of PrincipalED, coming in early September!
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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