James Ward

Mr. Ward earned a BSc U of A in 1994, BEd U of A in 1996 and a MEd City U in 2008. I have called Notre Dame Home since 1998 where I have taught Math, Science, Forensics, Religion and Biology. I have 3 daughters, where my eldest is completing her BSc at U of L, my middle is entering her 3rd year BSc at UVic and my youngest is entering her Gr 12 year at ND.

I was in Sea Cadets where my interest in education began. I had been a sailing instructor, treeplanter, roadbuilder & worked in Hospitality, before arriving at Red Deer. I have coached Sailing, Badminton, Volleyball, Ringette, Field Hockey, X-Country Running & Team Handball. I grew up in Jamaica, Sherwood Park & Cold Lake.

Quotes that describe my philosophy:

• "Genius is 99% perspiration, 1% inspiration" (Alexander Graham Bell)
• "Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot, you are right" (Henry Ford)
• "If an egg is broken from the outside, life ends. If an egg is broken from the inside life begins. Great things always begin from the inside." (Paul Coehlo)