Debbie McGee, St. John’s NF

Debbie McGee lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland with two young cats, two
old dogs, and a middle-aged husband. She also has two grown sons. Debbie
attended Vajrayana Seminary in 2010, and is intent on completing ngondro
this year, with the aspiration of Rigden Abhisheka in 2012. Debbie works
as a video producer in the Distance Education unit at Memorial
University of Newfoundland, and offered to volunteer with Shambhala
Online out of a deep admiration for Heather Scott’s grace under pressure
on Shambhala Day.

Jean Plough, Philadelphia, PA

Jean teaches doctoral dissertation courses for University of Phoenix Online. She previously taught computer K-8 in the Philadelphia Public Schools, where she was a Technology Teacher Leader. Besides meditation, Jean’s hobbies are art (abstract painting), and hiking. Jean has practiced shamatha mediation since 1974, and is Desung for Philadelphia Shambhala Center.

Of her online experience, Jean says “I like being an online moderator because it’s a chance to connect with people from all over. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the dharma without leaving home. There ‘s a special energy about the Shambhala Online programs that’s hard to define. You’re sharing a space with others, getting a window into their world. I like to see people I know online, as well as meet new.”