Amilia Peskir, also known as Mila, has been a member of Department of Dental Hygiene since 1983. She holds a Bachelor degree in General Agriculture with a major in microbiology from the University of McGill, as well as a Certificate in Teaching from Université de Sherbrooke. At John Abbott she has served on many departmental and college committees over the years. Mila has taught many courses in the program and is now teaching Radiology and Advance Periodontology along with supervising students in the clinical setting. She also enjoyed working in private practice dental clinics during non-teaching times. Mila has participated in dental hygiene accreditation site visits across Canada. What she enjoys most about teaching at JAC is seeing students developing into professionals who care about the whole person.