Selkirk College proudly recognizes the dedicated efforts of its long-serving employees and those transitioning into retirement, whose commitment plays a vital role in student success.
Employees across all areas embody the college’s core values of community, access, respect, and excellence, working collaboratively to help learners achieve their educational goals.
“Whether teaching in the classroom or supporting students in diverse ways beyond, our employees demonstrate unwavering dedication,” says Stacey Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources. “We are fortunate to have such dedicated employees who strive every day to ensure students have a rewarding experience at Selkirk College.”
This recognition highlights the collective spirit and hard work that bind colleagues in a shared mission to empower students and enrich the college community.
This year, we proudly honour the following employees for their long service and upcoming retirements. Additional recognition will be announced as we approach each individual’s milestone date.
25 Years of Service: Ashley Popoff, Laverne Popoff
20 Years of Service: Rob Tanner, John Tucker, Kim Verigin, Marianne Walsh
10 Years of Service: Jessica Adrain, Melissa Bleier, Amy Bohigian, Penelope Caldwell, Alison Daley, Bruce Davis, Leesa Dean, Ian Dennis, Donna Drover, Ian Hickingbotham, Jenny Latremouille, Kamala Melzack, Denise Pappin, Andrew Scherck
5 Years of Service: Dianne Biin, Bruno-Charles Busseau, Shawn Curran, Richard Kinnaird, Matthew McAllister, Kristen Murrell
Retirements: Carter Balzer (21 years of service), Jackie Belza (33 years of service), Carol Currie (10 years of service), Bob Hall (12 years of service), Susanna Harrison (10 years of service), Gerald Lightburn (21 years of service), Stephen Seaborn (25 years of service), Duff Sutherland (25 years of service), Paula Vaananen (32 years of service)
“In response to current financial challenges, we are thoughtfully adapting our event traditions to ensure meaningful and personalized recognition,” says Matthews. “Instead of a formal dinner, employees will receive individual acknowledgements honoring their service and retirement. We remain dedicated to celebrating all employees together at the welcome back barbecue event in late August, marking the start of the academic year with community and camaraderie.”