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Todd Kettner
Instructor, Psychology "I love sharing the science of emotions, behavior, relationships, and the brain with the energetic and engaged students that have chosen to learn at Selkirk." - Todd Kettner, psychology instructor The opportunities that Selkirk students appreciate to engage deeply with faculty and peers in small classes here are just as appealing to me and my talented colleagues who have
Michele Fisher
Michele was employed at Camosun College, in Victoria, for five years in a variety of positions. This exposed her to many aspects of College culture. Michel has lived in a yurt, off-grid and traveled around the world. She loves spending time with her granddaughter, friends and family. Moving to the Kootenays has made her passion for outdoor recreation very accessible and she looks forward to
Elizabeth Ferguson
Instructor, English, Indigenous Studies "It is my intention is to inspire students by sharing the knowledge of our Indigenous storytellers, elders, artists, and scientists acknowledging the inherent right to practice and articulate the wisdom of our ancestors." - Elizabeth Ferguson, Instructor, English, Indigenous Studies I would like to begin by respectfully acknowledging that Selkirk College
Helen Worth
"What I love most about this work is making connections and helping people to thrive and succeed." Helen has been working in the field of executive education for the past seven years. She has had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals and organizations from small local businesses and non-profit groups to some of the world’s largest companies. Addressing their unique challenges
Michelle Colley
Michelle Colley studied environmental science at the University of Calgary and then took a year off to work at Big White Ski Resort. Just by chance she was hired as a carpenters’ helper and ended up spending the next 12 years working as a carpenter, completing her Red Seal with Selkirk College. Another twist of fate landed Michelle at Selkirk College, first as a carpentry instructor in continuing
Naomi Havard
Instructor, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management "The practice of Accounting – especially within the new CPA stream – should really be considered ‘applied ethics’. There are so many as-yet uninvented applications for accounting that are part of this emerging world that the opportunities for CPA graduates are almost limitless.” - Naomi Havard
Stephanie Gobin
"I am excited to put my efforts and skills towards community and fund development that can enhance the education and achievements of students studying at Selkirk College." - Stephanie Gobin Born and raised on the coasts of BC, Stephanie grew up skiing and hiking. She travelled farther afield for university, knowing that her passion for the mountains would draw her home again soon. Stephanie
AJ Wearmouth
Instructor, Electrical Program AJ was born in Calgary around the same time that original Nintendo came out. She was raised on a farm east of Ponoka, Alberta, with six other siblings. It was there that she learned to live off the land and the value of hard work. She had many different jobs, starting at just seven years old as a farmhand at a horse ranch. As an adult, she worked as a “Jill-of-all
Gordon Rein
"Today's organizations and their environments are far too complex to be managed by only a few people at the top. Success depends on the contribution of well-educated people at all levels to look after many moving parts. It's crucial for these people to not only understand the "Big Picture" of an organization, but to also be able to think critically, communicate well, and contribute effectively in
Adesola Olufade
Adesola Olufade, who holds BEng (2010), MSc (2014), and PhD (2018) degrees in mechanical engineering, received numerous awards exceeding $300,000 in value during his academic studies. His research work is in the broad area of experimental thermo-fluids systems with specificity in the characterization of fouling in heat exchangers. Apart from administrating academic research projects and tutoring
Melinda Nealis
Melinda is an accomplished executive assistant with a strong work ethic and a drive for success. Raised amidst the picturesque landscapes of Northern British Columbia, Melinda has harnessed her dedication and hard work to make a significant impact in the corporate world. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed administrative tasks and projects across various industries, consistently
Darcie Quamme
Darcie Quamme, MSc, College of Applied Biology, RPBio, is an aquatic ecologist with 28 years experience in assessment and enhancement and restoration projects in standing and flowing waters. Darcie successfully brings together government agencies, industry and non-profits at a regional, provincial and national levels in projects such as private landowner enhancement, and development of protocols
Intermediate Writing: Expressing Ideas
EASL 036 Intermediate Writing: Expressing Ideas provides students who speak English as an additional language with instruction in writing and opportunities to write at an intermediate level. This course helps students to develop their ability to write accurate, simple, compound and complex sentences. Students learn to apply components of the writing process to produce clear, well-structured
Course Number
036 Condensed Delivery
Intermediate Reading: Current Ideas
EASL 037 Intermediate Reading: Current Ideas is an intermediate course for students who speak English as an additional language. Students read and discuss selected simplified and authentic articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on building vocabulary and knowledge of word forms, applying reading strategies such as predicting and inferring, increasing reading speed, identifying
Course Number
037 Condensed Delivery
Advanced Grammar - Complex Structures
EASL 055 Advanced Grammar – Complex Structures is an advanced academic course which is intended to help students develop accuracy and gain fluency in the use of complex grammatical structures including noun clauses, adjective clauses, adverb clauses, conditional clauses, and gerunds and infinitives.
Course Number
055 Condensed Delivery
Advanced Reading - Academic Reading
EASL 057A Advanced Reading - Academic Reading is an advanced course which includes study and discussion of a variety of modified and authentic academic reading selections taken from the textbook and other sources. The course focuses on the development of vocabulary and specific reading strategies, including making notes and summarizing information, as well as on the understanding and analysis of
Course Number
057A Condensed Delivery
College Preparation - College Bridge
EASL 067 College Preparation - College Bridge is an advanced level EAP IV BC Articulated course equivalent to English 60 which focuses on helping students refine their English language skills necessary for entrance to other college programs. The course provides opportunities for students to write essays, use editing skills to improve grammar, make presentations and study literature through short
Course Number
067 Condensed Delivery
Intermediate Grammar - Verbs
EASL 071A Intermediate Grammar - Verbs provides instruction and opportunities to practice grammar at an intermediate level. Students will study, analyse, practice, and discuss selected grammar forms and structures, including verb tenses, time clauses, question patterns, nouns and pronouns, and adjective clauses.
Course Number
071A Condensed Delivery
Intermediate Writing -
EASL 071B Intermediate Writing is an intermediate level writing course for students of English as a Second Language. Students apply components of the writing process including brainstorming ideas, organizing ideas, drafting and revising; producing accurate simple, compound and complex sentences; using connectors and transition devices; using standard punctuation and capitalization techniques; and
Course Number
071B Condensed Delivery
Intermediate Reading
EASL 071C Intermediate Reading is a course for students in the English Language Program. Students will read and discuss selected articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on applying reading strategies, building vocabulary, and understanding and responding to ideas. Students will be assigned supplementary reading.
Course Number
071C Condensed Delivery