Shirin K. Yamolky

At just 16 years old, Marie Johnson has a vision for what she wants her life to look like. The Grade 11 student at W.H. Croxford High School envisions herself pursuing a career in paediatrics and physiotherapy — specifically working with children who face difficult challenges.

For the last 15 years, Richelle Rothecker has had a hand in preschool education. As director and teacher of Fuzzy Pickles Preschool in Airdrie, Rothecker encourages her students to be confident and learn emotional skills to conquer the world — or, at least, kindergarten.

Candice Kutyn works every day to prove to others that you can get back up after being knocked down.