Occupation: Teacher
Age: 26
"My name is Bridgette Abbott, and I couldn't wait to lock my classroom doors and head to Ireland to celebrate my heritage - which originates from Counties Kilkenny, Wexford and North Tipperary. I am a native of Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, where I was raised as the youngest of eight children.
"I am a Special Education Teacher, and am heading into a Master's Degree in Leadership Studies. I am an avid volunteer, and am involved with numerous non-profit organisations and charities. I have recently become a 'Big Sister' through the 'Big Brothers Big Sisters' programme.
"I have been awarded both the Queen's (England) Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers by the Governor General of Canada in recognition of my continued volunteer efforts. I am involved with a number of boards and societies, and I have a heart for travel, teaching in the UK for four months along the way.
"I love being able to help mould young minds, inspire, and watch the students learn and grow."
