Nathan Conway
Teacher, Fort McMurray Catholic Board of Education
CLASS OF 2022
, AGE 31
, 3 YEAR RESIDENT
Although Nathan Conway has only called Fort McMurray home for three years, his impact has been felt within the community as a teacher with the Fort McMurray Catholic Board of Education.
Despite being described as quiet, Nathan recently chatted with YMM about the importance of community, family, and more.
YMM: What does community mean to you?
NC: Community means you have a group of people with some common interests who are willing to sacrifice a little to help provide more opportunity for people in the community.
YMM: What keeps you in Fort McMurray?
NC: I get to work and volunteer with like-minded people who want to give back to the community.
YMM: In your opinion, in what areas does Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo need improvement?
NC: I think the community could be improved with increased social programs that revolve around diverse career opportunities for people.
YMM: What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?
NC: The biggest risk I have taken so far is moving to Shanghai to finish my degree in Education.
YMM: What is something that people are always surprised to learn about you?
NC: I taught English while living in Shanghai.
YMM: Who is your hero?
NC: My father is my hero. He was always able to manage everything from farming and work to getting me to and from endless sport events and practices.
YMM: What motivates you?
NC: Thinking about my grandparents.
