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
Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing I started teaching at Selkirk College in the Fall of 2015. I've been enjoying sharing my enthusiasm for nursing with my students and have been amazed by the supportive and passionate staff at Selkirk! My journey in the post-secondary education system started with a degree in Biology at UVIC. After working with fish for a short while I realized how much I
Jenna graduated in 2016 from Sheridan College in Ontario as a nurse and worked in a variety of clinical and teaching roles in Toronto and across BC. She has enjoyed working as a hospital coordinator, charge nurse and staff nurse. Some of the areas that Jenna worked in are cardiology, respirology, emergency medicine, LTC, wound care, withdrawal management and event medicine. Jenna enjoyed teaching
Overlooking the rugged beauty of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, the community came together to officially open the Tenth Street Indigenous Gathering Space.
Instructor, Early Childhood Care & Education Becky began her journey in post-secondary education at Selkirk College over 25 years ago, earning an early childhood education (ECE) certification followed by a diploma in Child & Youth Care (CYC). She then continued undergraduate studies in CYC at the University of Victoria graduating in 2003. While completing her undergraduate studies in CYC, Becky
Outside of my admiration of electricity and its properties I have done a variety of different things throughout my life this far. I enjoy SCUBA diving when I get the chance and can't take enough pictures of the sea life to review and look at after. I am also qualified to teach people to SCUBA dive. I enjoy nature and would prefer to spend time outside of the city opposed to in it. In the summer I
I was born-and-raised in the beautiful Kootenays. After pursuing my passion for traveling and completing my business degree, I wanted to come back and be immersed in Kootenay mountain culture. Now that I’m back, I can’t imagine being anywhere else and I take every opportunity to continue to travel, play and explore the area. As a student recruiter, I’ve spent many years supporting prospective
Expanding international education pathways with a focus on regional labour market needs is central to a partnership with a business school in Hong Kong.
As a homegrown Kootenay kid and Selkirk College alumni, I am delighted to be back on campus, connecting with prospective students and their families in my role as a Student Recruitment Coordinator. My time at Selkirk College contributed to my eventual completion of a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications at Simon Fraser University. Like many students studying here, I benefited from starting
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
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
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
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
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 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
" 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