How to Implement a Peer Mediation Program: Step by Step Instructions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781495438684)

Dr. Samuels is a retired Principal of Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. She was the Principal of St. Augustine Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. It was under her leadership that The Fraser Report on education rated St. Augustine Secondary School as the most improved Catholic Secondary School in Brampton. She was also a part-time instructor in the Faculty of Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel, University of Waterloo where she taught Conflict Resolutions in Schools. She holds a Doctorate in Education (Conflict Resolution, OISE/UT), Master of Science (C.W. Post, Long Island University, N.Y.), and the Supervisory Officers qualifications (OISE/UT) as well as a Diploma in Special Education (York University). Dr. Samuels presents safe schools initiatives and provides conflict resolution training locally and internationally. Her best known programs are the implementation of Peer Mediation programs in Schools, Peer Mediation and the Justice System, How to make Peace with Teenagers and How to Reculture a School. As a mediator, Dr Samuels has trained many educators and students in Conflict Resolution and Mediation. She has trained participants in South Africa, Columbia, the Caribbean, United States and Canada. Fae has extensive workshop experiences and has presented more than seventy training workshops locally and internationally. As a Principal, Dr. Samuels met and exceeded the challenges that came with the leadership position. She has received numerous awards not only for her educational and professional achievements but for her community involvement. Most notably she was a recipient of the 2010 Women Achievers Award; 2009 the Community Award "in recognition of leadership and outstanding service to the community"; in 2007 the Brampton/Caledon Women of Achievement Award in the area of Education, Training and Development Category; the Honours as a Premiere Member of Outstanding Career Achievements 2008-2009 from Emerald Who's Who for Executives and Professionals (US); The City of Mississauga Certificate of Recognition for her "dedication to youth issues" from Mayor Hazel McCallion in 1999; the Black History Makers Award in 2003 from Peel United Cultural Partners in recognition for her "personal achievements, talents, leadership and on-going service to the community" and from the Sisserou Cultural Club Youth Quake she received two recognitions (2006 and 2004) for her "unselfish contribution of time, talent and outstanding leadership."