Keep My Memory Safe by Stephanie Chitpin

In her memoir, Stephanie Chitpin tells the story of being transported to the island of Mauritius after being born to unwed parents in Hong Kong. In Mauritius, Chitpin was raised as an orphan in the Buddhist temple Fook Soo Am. She eventually moved to Canada, determined to pursue her education, and studied at the University of Guelph.

Stephanie Chitpin is a professor of Educational Leadership in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. She is the co-editor of the book series Transforming Education Through Critical Leadership, Policy And Practice.

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