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