Maria Manna Biography Give the best gift you can give a child; Etiquette Summer School Getaway on beautiful Vancouver Island.Maria Manna Etiquette & Finishing School hosts a one week program for girlsages 13-18 where they learn everything from Self- Esteem, ConfidenceBuilding, How to be a leader to dining and social etiquette.They will become ladies and carry this throughout their lives. Contact Maria Manna at etiquette@shaw.ca for registration. Former Ambassador and Honorary First Lady for the city of Edmonton and the County of Strathcona, Maria Manna, was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Maria held the title of Edmonton's Celebrity; Klondike Kate for 2 years. She is an accomplished jazz singer, a recording artist, a teacher, and a mother of 3 children. Maria is fluent in English, Italian and French. Most recently, Maria was escorted by 7 mayors of the various cities of Alberta to conduct a "Good Will Tour" of Bosnia. Maria entertained the Canadian troops while on her tour. She returned to Edmonton to become the founder of "The Bosnian Children's Relief Foundation". The Canadian Military and the Edmonton Klondike Association supported her financially to record a CD, with the profits going directly to the foundation. She continues to speak at Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, and many other associations and foundations. She has taught image, modeling, public speaking, and voice coaching, business management, hair styling, esthetics, cosmetology, anatomy, and chemistry at high schools and colleges in Western Canada for 15 years. Maria has also completed her Law Enforcement Degree where she worked as a Private Investigator for 5 years. Maria Manna has now made her home on Vancouver Island. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge along with charm and poise to: Maria Manna Etiquette & Finishing School. Home | Etiquette Book | Children/Teens | Corporate/College Class Locations | Press Coverage | Graduation Photos | Contact | Links