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Erin Harvey
Instructor, Early Childhood Care & Education Erin is a dedicated faculty member who has been an integral part of the college community since 2019. She holds a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University, where she conducted research on alternative therapies for young children with mental health concerns for her thesis. With more than 20 years of experience
Homelessness Response Summit Enables Forward Progress
A community approach to addressing the homelessness crisis in rural BC through meaningful building blocks continues to make headway.
Jun 18, 2024
Sarah James
Librarian & Acquisitions "Critical thinking does not simply place demands on students, it also requires teachers to show by example that learning in action means that not all of us can be right all the time, and that the shape of knowledge is constantly changing." —bell hooks
Survey Looks to Garner Perceptions of Homelessness
Gaining deeper understanding about community thoughts on homelessness is the focus of a Selkirk Innovates online survey now open to the public.
Jul 19, 2024
Veronica Maclean
Instructor, Early Childhood Care & Education Veronica Maclean (she/her/hers) is first and foremost an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) bringing with her, 30+ years of experience in a variety of roles, and within multiple child care programs. Veronica is also a Selkirk College alumni, obtaining her ECE, Associate of Arts degree and HSER diploma all at Selkirk College. After participating in the
Selkirk College Golf Camp Tees Up Growth for the Game
The golf camp has been a staple of summer fun for youngsters who want to build their skills with support from dedicated purveyors of the sport.
Jul 19, 2024
Marita Harinen
Marita Harinen is a graduate of Biological Engineering at the University of Guelph. She is passionate about teaching and has more than 10 years of experience. She teaches math and physics. Marita used to be a Student & Campus Life Programmer within the Athletics & Recreation Department at Selkirk. She is a certified personal trainer, yoga/fitness instructor, and holistic nutritionist, and has a
Christina Champlin
Lab Assistant, HCA/PN programs Christina is a Registered Nurse and Selkirk College alumni, graduating from the BSN program in 2021. She has worked mainly in home health where she demonstrated a passion for caring for the elderly demographic and palliative clients. Christina became employed by Selkirk College in July of 2024, and she is currently working as the lab assistant for the HCA and PN
Angel Desjarlais
Angel and her husband moved to Kaslo from Vancouver in December 2017, trading big city life for village peace and quiet. Originally from Victoria, her background is a mix of business and functional analysis, web and document design, and user experience. She spent 15 years working with credit unions as an analyst and designer for operational and compliance content, including online manuals, forms
Tracy Punchard
" I have the joy of being inspired every day I come to work at Selkirk College." - Tracy Punchard, Dean, School of Industry Trades and Training, School of Hospitality and Tourism, School of the Arts After completing her PhD at the University of British Columbia, Tracy joined Selkirk College as a faculty member teaching English, composition, and technical writing. She has served as President of the
Liz Cleyn
A 2019 graduate of St. Lawrence College-Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Liz Cleyn began her career at the Ottawa Hospital, where she worked in internal medicine and an emergency offload inpatient department for three years. Following this, Liz embraced the adventure of travel nursing in British Columbia, where she developed a love for the Kootenays. Driven by a deep
Amanda Lipke
Instructor, Nursing Amanda Lipke graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Selkirk College in 2021. She then completed her emergency nursing specialty through BCIT, and her career has been focused on the emergency department. Amanda is currently working on her MSN through UBCO. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, being outdoors in the
Summer Students Explore English Language
Bridging cultures and developing English language skills during a summer deep-dive into Kootenay life was the successful outcome for 78 learners.
Aug 09, 2024
Monitoring Forest Health with Advanced Technologies
Drone-collected imagery is helping to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy trees in subalpine and mixed-species Kootenay forests.
Aug 13, 2024
Shawn Curran
Instructor, Digital Fabrication & Design Shawn Curran grew up in Nelson, spent some time away and happily moved back to raise his family, as he loves the Kootenays. He specializes in organization and documentation and has been part of growth in all previous companies he’s worked for. Shawn has a passion for learning and excelling and is a graduate of the Selkirk College Plant Operator Program. He
Cory Drew
Cory is a researcher at the Selkirk Technology Access Centre and is an instructor in the Digital Fabrication Program. He has his Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman’s certification for both the Machinist and Millwright trades. While working as a researcher at the college, Cory is involved in the development and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies. Also, in the role of researcher, he
Selkirk Innovates Pushes Rural Research Boundaries
Digging deeper into a multitude of rural issues to establish facts and data-driven evidence for decision-makers, Selkirk Innovates is producing results and helping guide the region into a more informed future.
Jan 25, 2023
Kick Off the Term at Get Connected!
Calling all students! Join us at a Get Connected event to get to know your campus and connect with friends old and new.
Aug 14, 2024
Darcy Falkenhagen
Darcy has been a proud member of Selkirk College since 2008. After ten years teaching and coordinating in the International Department, she is now the Learning Skills Coordinator on the Tenth Street Campus. During her time at Selkirk, Darcy has also worked on international educational projects in Taiyuan, China and Kisumu, Kenya. In addition, she is a Teaching and Learning Fellow, member of the
Improving Hydrological Monitoring in the Kootenays
Exploring new ways to collect hydrological data is helping to inform watershed-scale hydrological modelling.
Aug 19, 2024