Right From The Start

Mary Weighell is the Project Manager of Right from the Start with a degree in Applied Child Studies and a recent certification as a Registered Massage Therapist. Mary has always had a passion for early intervention and prevention work. Mary believes in full mind/body health and wellness. Her work with Right from the Start supports the great work done every day by the RFTS team throughout the CRPS division. Mary supports her own mental health with daily physical exercise and playing in the mountains.
mary.weighell@crps.ca 

Megan Jenniex is a Success Coach at Banff Elementary School. Megan earned her Bachelor in Criminal Justice before spending time working in youth mental health and joining the Right from the Start team. Megan is as eager to learn from the students, staff and families at BES as she is to work with them. Megan enjoys building strong relationships and connections with students, and being creative in her universal delivery to classes. Megan supports her own mental health by spending time outside rock climbing or hiking, practicing mindfulness, and spending time with family and friends.
megan.jenniex@crps.ca   

Deren Alward, with a Bachelor of Education, is the Success Coach and Wellness Mentor at both ERS (once a week) and at Lawrence Grassi Middle School (4 days/week). He has the privilege of going into classrooms to discuss pertinent social/emotional issues with students and staff. He finds assisting with their health and wellness to be incredibly gratifying. Working closely with school staff and community partners, Deren supports families and small groups of students to navigate the world of middle school. His personal mental health is enhanced by being physically active, and is supported by his friends and community.
deren.alward@crps.ca

Adrienne Lawlor is a Success Coach at Lawrence Grassi Middle School (LGMS). Adrienne is an Occupational Therapist (OT) by profession, graduating from McGill University in 1991 and working in Bow Valley schools since 2001. Combining her interests and passions for children, neuroscience, expressive arts, nature and wellness, Adrienne is excited to join the Right From The Start (RFTS) team. Adrienne is also a parent to two young adults who have attended CRPS schools. Fulfilling multiple roles within the community, including volunteer and facilitator at ArtsPlace, Adrienne is a lifelong learner, integrating various perspectives and resources into her professional life, ultimately supporting inclusive and positive learning environments for all students. Adrienne's "bucket" is filled through time in nature, dancing, art-making and sustaining connections with others.