Faleshia is a proud Queen's University graduate, holding an undergraduate degree in Political Studies and minoring in Global Development Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in Political Studies within the NEPC stream of Comparative Politics. Her master's research focused on Indigenous issues, specifically examining how nationalist Indigenous claims impact social and legal status. Throughout her academic journey, she worked as a Teaching Assistant within the Faculty of Arts and as a Co-op Research Assistant at the St. Lawrence College Indigenous Centre.

Faleshia brings a wealth of practical experience to her role, having taught at both the elementary and secondary levels in French and English. She has a strong background in record management, program operations, and educational administration through her work with an Adult Education Program and the National Arts Centre. At the NAC, she managed donations, communications, and special events aimed at boosting community engagement in the arts.

As Program Administrator, Faleshia is responsible for managing communication, operations, and development across all multi-session programs. She supports the creation and distribution of timetables and central communication documents, facilitates faculty liaison processes, collaborates with OCT on transitional certificates, and assists with budget planning and financial forecasting. Faleshia’s French proficiency, commitment to culturally conscious education, and deep understanding of the Ontario educational system will be key assets in ensuring effective program delivery and supporting student success.

I recently retired from a 30-year career in education, during which I spent 15 years as an elementary school teacher with assignments across the former Lennox and Addington School Board, the Limestone District School Board, and the American School Foundation of Monterrey. As a Vice Principal and Principal with the Limestone District School Board, I had the privilege of working in six different schools, four of which were dual track English and French Immersion sites. Throughout my career, I was especially drawn to building inclusive school communities and supporting professional learning for both new and experienced educators.

I am a proud graduate of the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University, where I completed both my Bachelor of Education and Master of Education. Fluent in French, I have always been passionate about providing all students with access to high-calibre French-language instruction. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and camping, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, practicing yoga and getting lost in a good book. I am excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to this new role, and I look forward to supporting teacher candidates as they begin their own journeys in education.