Sundée has been fortunate to enjoy a working life in various areas of interest and passion: hospitality and eco/special-interest travel; 25 years creating and running a pottery studio and gallery; and, now, over a decade in marine conservation outreach and education.
The latter has opened the door to connect with Queen's again by providing teacher practicum placement opportunities for the past two years for Queen's Ed/ConEd students seeking experience in alternate learning environments. As an active board member, Sundée has led the development of a registered charity, Dolphin Quest Conservation Foundation, which focuses on cetacean conservation, with the goal to expand on current Bermuda/Atlantic-related research and educational and career path opportunities.
The charity will host a fall 2027 Canadian Maritimes tour following the annual humpback whale migration (past Bermuda, up to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick). Part of the proceeds will support these research projects and education/internship programs.
The Queen's Practicum program is offered in the spring (March), so interested and eligible students are encouraged to contact Sundée in advance to learn about this customized three-week teaching practicum or the year-round, three-month marine mammal internships, which are open to international students.
Sundée would also love to reconnect with past friends.