Norman Valdez

December 12, 2012

The loss of a professional home and the search for career adaptability: The disequilibrium of immigration

By Lorraine Godden (Cannexus13 GSEP Award Winner) In July 2009, my family and I immigrated to Canada from England. As a woman in my forties, I had built a career in education in England where I felt I was making a useful contribution to society. My skills and experience were, it seemed, of value, and I had a sense…