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
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
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