am most proud that I got to where I wanted to go in the first place.” Several of my former kindergarten classmates offer the following sentiments to the deeply adored Mrs. McCaig: Blake Brown was taught by Mrs. McCaig, as was her younger brother. She expresses, “Mrs. McCaig was always very, very kind to others, and her love for her students was evident.” Blake is now a Personal Support Worker, as she enjoys working with people in a personable environment while supporting those who are in need of care. For years, Blake has been interested in pursuing this field, as she reflects on her past and the ways in which Mrs. McCaig had been an early influential figure who effortlessly demonstrated the beauty of human connection. Paige Collins blissfully shares, “I have a very fond memory of Mrs. McCaig setting up water, sponges and paint brushes for us to ‘paint’ the front doors of the kindergarten yard. I truly remember believing that the water was paint!” “I am currently an ECE here in St. Thomas,” Paige merrily continues. “I always refer back to my most heartfelt years in school, which to me, was kindergarten. Mrs. McCaig is still my favourite teacher to this day. She was a joy to have as my very first teacher in life. I feel so lucky to have had her guidance in my younger years. Thank you, Mrs. McCaig, for helping me love life and enjoy school so much that it felt like a field day every day.” Liam Price considerately describes, “I can’t pick a specific favourite memory with Mrs. McCaig. Every memory I have
Peri Hayes and Mrs. McCaig
during my time in her class is a fun, happy memory. Her classroom was always such a positive environment, no matter the day.” “I remember Mrs. McCaig told us that if we read a certain amount of books, we get a little prize,” Liam proceeds. “The prize was a book called The Little Engine That Could . I was never big on reading, but Mrs. McCaig always told me that she knew I could do it if I set my mind to it. That lesson definitely stuck with me later in life and left a positive impact on me, because it taught us that we could do anything that we set our minds to and that has helped me so much in navigating my adult years.”
Page 8 Boomers and Beyond – Elgin • September 2024
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