Sawyer is a BBA graduate from Okanagan College with a specialty in Human Resources Management. She previously attended Selkirk College, completing her Diploma in Business Administration, with a specialty in Management.
I have been blacksmithing for over ten years creating many one-of-a-kind sculptures and commissioned works. While working with Kootenay Forge as a sub-contractor, I honed my production skills by making thousands of metal art products for the home. Prior to setting up Goose Creek Forge in the Slocan Valley, I spent twelve years working as a metal engraver with my father in our family business
As a proud alum of Selkirk College, Leeza is grateful to continue being a part of the college community. She completed the Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology Diploma in 2018 and the bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems in 2020. After studying with the School of Environment & Geomatics at Selkirk College, she enjoyed co-op student positions with the BC Ministry of Forests’
Cory holds a position as a researcher at the Selkirk Technology Access Center 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
The next generation of hospitality industry leaders are delving deeper into climate solutions through a pilot project partnership between Selkirk College and the City of Nelson.
Corey teaches English, history and creative writing as a relief instructor for the School of Academic Upgrading & Development. Having spent nearly a decade in Vancouver, he's happy to be back home living and working in the beautiful West Kootenay.
“It is an honour to work for an institution that exemplifies the values of community, access, respect and excellence.” – Maggie Keczan Raised in a small farming community in Southern Ontario as part of large family and parents who taught her the meaning of hard work, Maggie brings her enthusiasm for enriching lives through post-secondary education to the job every day. As the head of the Marketing
Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Veronica traded the hustle of Ontario for the laid-back charm of the Kootenays. After falling head over heels for the stunning landscapes during her travel nursing contracts, she decided to call the region home. Veronica started as a health care aid and then worked her way up scholarly to be a nurse. Veronica earned a Registered Practical Nurse Diploma, a
Ellie is a science and math instructor in Academic Upgrading & Development at the Trail Campus. She loves teaching, and really likes to provide students with an enthusiastic educational experience and lots of encouragement. Ellie is a lover of rocks and a big fan of being outside, which led her to pursue a career in geology. She completed a bachelor degree in Earth Science and Archaeology from SFU