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  • Photo of Lachlan McKinlay sitting in a chair with his leg crossed over the other, and looking out the window

    2020s

    Lachlan McKinlay

    – Artsci’20

    Spring 2022

    While it was extremely hard to find employment during the peak of the pandemic, I am pleased to mention I have been hired as one of the eight VFX editors at Framestore Montreal, whose work includes Blade Runner 2049, as well as Marvel and Disney movies. I will never forget the time I spent at Queen’s – it was definitely one of the best moments of my life and I will never forget it.

  • 2020s

    Sean Creary

    – Con.Ed’20

    Spring 2022

    Since graduating, I have become a teacher at I-Shou International School in Taiwan. I am a physics and science teacher. My students inspire me to try my best and to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to them every day.
    I have had the opportunity to bring maker-learning into my classroom with tools like Scratch, MakeyMakey, and Falstad simulation. To the current students at Queen’s, I want you to know that, as a team, anything is possible. I could not have made it through the year without my fellow teachers helping and working with me. You will find your school and your team that will support your teaching and learning. Lastly, in class, try to think of yourself as a curator of learning and not a keeper of knowledge.

  • Julie-Anne Staehli in her Olympics sweater and shorts

    2010s

    Julie-Anne Staehli

    – Artsci’16, MSC’20

    Spring 2022

    I moved from Kingston to London to pursue intermediate-senior education, and graduated from the Western Bachelor of Education program this spring. During this time, I continued running track at the national level, and competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, representing Team Canada in the 5,000 metre. I finished 17th in my heat, which did not advance me to finals but proved that I can be among the best. I recently published my thesis, “Condition-Setting in Sport: A Case Study Approach to Explore Program Planning by Canadian University Coaches,” in the International Sport Coaching Journal. I plan to put my career on hold until the Paris Olympics in 2024, and will be moving to Boston to train with the pro team under New Balance.

  • Brianna Guenther posing for a photo with her husband, Kevin, their little boy, and new baby girl.

    2010s

    Brianna and Kevin Guenther

    – Law’12 and Law’12

    Spring 2022

    Brianna and Kevin and Bennett Guenther (future alumnus) welcomed Hadley Rose Guenther on March 12, 2021, born seven pounds, three ounces and 20 inches long. Bennett loves his baby sister so much he has declared he will marry her!

  • 2010s

    Emma Edwards

    – GDB’19

    Spring 2022

    After graduating, Emma immediately began a career in business development with IMRSV Data Labs with Queen’s alumnus Bennett Brown (MIB’15). In January 2021, Emma joined Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), as a stakeholder relations specialist. DOT is an international non-governmental organization based in Ottawa founded by Queen’s alumna Janet Longmore. DOT works at the intersection of youth leadership, social entrepreneurship, innovation and digital transformation. It supports young women to develop and lead social impact in their communities. DOT’s global network of youth has created opportunities for over one million community members across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and among the Indigenous in Canada. She says, “Being a Queen’s alumni has truly opened doors due to the reputation Queen’s and Queen’s students hold within the business community.”

  • Baby picture of Norah Helen Kraemer

    2010s

    Marin Beck and John Kraemer

    – MA ’14 & PhD ’21 and MA’14

    Spring 2022

    Marin and John welcomed Norah Helen Kraemer into the world on July 7, 2021. Although she was born in Winnipeg, her parents are looking forward to their next road trip to Kingston to take her on her first campus tour.