Carlee Pearn is this year’s museum curator. Carlee is going into her third year of study this fall taking a Bachelor of Health Science Honours degree at Carleton University in Ottawa. After completing her degree, she intends to take Medicine and pursue a career in paediatric orthopaedics. Carlee enjoys cooking and baking, gardening (and caring for her many houseplants), and spending time with her friends and family. This is her second summer working at the museum, and she is very enthusiastic to be back. Carlee is most looking forward to Museum Day, as she loves to meet new people and interact with the community.
Kate Craig is a grade 10 student at Virden Collegiate Institute (VCI). It will be her second year at the museum, and she is excited to return after a great first summer. Kate enjoys spending time with her cats, riding her bike, and going out to the lake. She also loves reading and history, so spending time going through the many history books of the area is enjoyable for her. Kate is most excited to start giving tours again this summer, as meeting all the different people and hearing their stories is one of her favourite things about work.
Dylan Southam is a grade 12 student at VCI. He enjoys performing in musicals, the Youth for Christ band, Known; and in local choirs, including Konektis and Westman Youth Choir. Dylan is graduating high school and plans to attend Brandon University’s School of Music this fall. He hopes to pursue a career as a high school choir teacher following his education. This is Dylan’s first summer working at the museum and he is excited to learn the history of the Pioneer Home Museum and to run activities for kids on Museum Day. In addition, Dylan is most looking forward to wearing a costume as part of his job!
Nadine Vachon is a grade 12 student from Oak Lake, Manitoba. She enjoys being outside with her dog, bingeing shows, and painting. Nadine is graduating from VCI this year, and this fall she will be attending Brandon University in hopes of becoming a high school teacher. She has a passion for history, which makes the museum an incredible learning opportunity for her. In fact, Nadine had never even visited the museum until starting work! This will be her first summer working at the museum and she is most looking forward to learning about our history while here.
