To operate vehicles equipped with air brakes on a highway (other than a vehicle defined as a construction vehicle), you must have a BC Driver's licence with an air brake endorsement.
Instructor, Culinary Management, Postgraduate Culinary Management, Hospitality Management, Resort & Hotel Management Mallory Attorp was born with the hospitality gene. Growing up in Grand Forks, BC, Mallory started working in the hospitality industry at a young age. Very young, in fact. Her first, unofficial, job was at age seven when she began working for her older sister in a game they called
Laura Nessman has been with Selkirk College since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and an Advanced Diploma in GIS from Selkirk College. Laura has previously spent time teaching piano lessons and working in local government settings. After travelling throughout Europe and living abroad in the Czech Republic, Laura relocated to
Learn to listen more deeply and connect to people in a more meaningful way, without judgment or blame, so you can reduce conflict and resentment in your relationships while ensuring everyone’s needs get met.
Lena was born and raised in the Kootenays, and living away taught her that there is no better place to be. She was thrilled to work at Selkirk College. "I am a Selkirk College alum and know how special the college experience can be," she says. "I am happy to be a part of an organization that provides so many positive experiences for the people who live here." Lena loves teaching and is always
Instructor, Guitar, History of Rock, Harmony “When people ask me what my 'job' is I say, ‘Job? What job?’ I get to hang out with 100 other musicians all eager to learn, play, share and talk about music all day!" —Darren Mahe, School of the Arts Program Coordinator I received my Bachelors of Music and Education from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and have studied classical guitar
From novice to advanced, this three-day camp can help people of all ages and abilities improve their beginner fiddle, back-up guitar and/or piano skills. A number of prominent instructors from across Canada will be attending this year, including Gord Stobbe, JJ Guy, Geoff Horrocks and Janis Anderson!
"Technology is (finally) transforming education, making it accessible and affordable to people everywhere." — Brad McVittie I have an insatiable curiosity about the world that is nurtured every day at Selkirk College. I trained in evolutionary anthropology and went on to study primates in Central America and Africa, before finding my passion in education. I've worked in post-secondary education
Chair, Mir Centre for Peace; Instructor, Peace & Justice Studies “I am constantly impressed by the sensitivity, intelligence and passion for positive social change that I see in our students." —Jennie Barron Jennie has always had a passionate intellectual interest in social justice, community, and connection. These themes are a constant thread throughout Jennie's academic explorations, activism
Instructor, Creative Writing, English, Business Administrative, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management “I am so pleased to be back in my home region, contributing to the creative, cultural and educational development of Selkirk's diverse student population.” – Leesa Dean, Instructor Creative Writing, English Originally from Cranbrook, BC, Leesa Dean is a graduate of the
Instructor, Biology "Selkirk College has offered me a wonderful opportunity to pursue both my passion for teaching human biology while continuing to adventure in the mountains. I can also think of no better place in which to raise a family." - James Nicol, Instructor, Biology James describes himself as "a most fortunate member of the Selkirk College family." He strives to accommodate learners from
Gary has worked throughout his career to combine two disciplines of study: Geography and education. He holds a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Calgary where he completed a field-based thesis on the impacts of large avalanches and forestry practices on stream morphology in the Northern Selkirk Mountains. He has worked on fluvial geomorphology and Quaternary geology projects in
Rural Pre-Medicine Program Coordinator, Instructor, Philosophy “One of the great joys of teaching is supporting students who feel an intellectual restlessness, students who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. As instructors, we can equip students with tools that enable greater exploration. We can help them to find the questions, concepts, and arguments that open