The Associate Dean of the Norfolk County Fanshawe College campus says she took on a four-month maternity leave cover position at the college and 36 years later she hasn’t left.
Donna Gates, a Norfolk County native, said her favourite part of the job is interacting with the students.
One moment that has stuck with Gates throughout her career is a five minute chat she had with a student.
She said that is when she learned the impact you can have on others by just taking a couple minutes out of your day.
You can hear our full interview with Gates below.
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