Throughout my life I have been very fortunate to have the superb support of my family in friends who have allowed me to reach beyond my own expectations in order to achieve the following accomplishments. To my parents I especially would like to express my gratitude.

Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the person with all the facts." -Anonymous

2000 Appointed to the Nova Scotia Teacher's Union, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Member of the Provincial Committee on Substitute Issues and Concerns.

2000 Received Jump proficiency badge in figure skating, Glace Bay Figure Skating Club, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.

1998 Elected Member of St. Joseph Parish Council, St. Joseph Parish, North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

1995 Awarded position on the Dean's list at the University of Maine at Fort Kent for outstanding achievement.

1995 Received Varsity Letter in Soccer, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent, Maine.

1994 Awarded position on the Dean's list at the University of Maine at Fort Kent for outstanding achievement.

1994 Member of the University of Maine at Fort Kent Varsity Soccer Team, Northeast College Conference Champions, Fort Kent, Maine.

1993 Delegate to the Harvard National Model United Nations, Boston, Massachusetts. Representing the Republic of Croatia on the Legal Committee.

1992 Completed Emergency Cardiac Care program at the level of Basic Life Saving in accordance with the standards defined by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

1993 Member of Lane Kings intramural ice hockey championship team.

1990 Recipient of the T. B. Frye Memorial Trophy for loyalty and dedication to 562 Cabot Squa dron Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

1990 Promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer Second Class and Deputy Commander of 562 Cabot Squadron Air Cadets, North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

1990 Completed the St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate.

1990 Recipient of the Gold Canada Fitness Award.

1990 Attained Level I Certification for Nova Scotia Umpires.

1990-1989 President of St. Joseph's Parish Senior Youth Group, North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

1989 Graduate of the International Air Cadet Exchange Program. Representing Canada at Various functions throughout England and Scotland. Experiencing the British way of life.

1989 Recipient of the Wilfred Oram, C. D. Memorial award for the cadet who displays the qualities of service, concern, and leadership within 562 Cabot Squadron Air Cadets.

1989 Recipient of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, the highest award attainable in the program.

1988 Graduated from the Athletic Leadership Course for Air Cadets, Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario.

1988 Completed the Legion Leadership Training Camp, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

1988 Recipient of the Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

1988 Completed the Bronze IV Sailing Certificate, awarded by the Canadian Yachting Association.

1988 Completed the Bronze Cross Swimming Certificate, awarded by the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada.

1988 Completed the St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid.

1988 Recipient of the National Power Skating Certificate.

1988 Promoted to Flight Sergeant for 562 Cabot Squadron Air Cadets.

1987 Graduated from the Physical Education and Recreational Training Course for Air Cadets, C. F. B. Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

1986 Graduated from the Junior Leadership Course for Air Cadets, C. F. B. Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

1986-1985 Member of the North Sydney Ski Team for the Island and Caper Games.

1985-1984 Member of the Northside Aquarians Swim Team, North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

1984, 1982 Won the Nova Scotia Junior Sailing Championship, Bedford, Nova Scotia.