I am so happy to see that Farida is reaching out to people and guiding and supporting them through her endeavour, ‘Circle of care’. Besides being a great human being, she has always been a skillful, compassionate counselor who has the ability to find ways to reach out to both students and adults who are in need of help, from those that need more gentle nudges and support to those that require one-on- one mentoring. Farida has contributed greatly in building a positive school climate and has been one of the strongest pillars on the care and support team. Worth mentioning is the professional development that Farida has provided to all, from impromptu conversations that guided teachers to new perspectives and understanding to leading more formal trainings and workshops makes her an outstanding Mentor. Farida's passion towards excellence with compassion in all that she undertakes, is a great source of inspiration for so many people she has empowered with knowledge and skills.