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Matthew (Matty) Hillman
Instructor, Human Services Diploma, Child and Youth Care Specialty Matty Hillman's pedagogy is a reflection of various aspects of his identity and is deeply influenced by his experiences as a child and youth care practitioner, educator, artist and father. His approach to teaching tends to be theoretical, relational and student-centred. As an instructor and alumnus of Selkirk College’s Human
Selkirk Reads! 2024—Become a Book Champion!
Selkirk Reads! aims to highlight Indigenous authors, voices and stories to help lead us toward greater understanding, truth and reconciliation.
Mar 26, 2024
Ryan Bradshaw
Ryan comes from a mathematics and computer science background. He received a M.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa in 2013. During his M.Sc., his research was in transcendental number theory and diophantine approximations. Since then he has gained an interest in how mathematics can be used to solve real life problems. He has worked on projects in areas ranging from machine learning
Mark Dickieson
Mark has been living in the Nelson area for nearly 30 years and has been involved in the residential construction industry for most of that time. He has his own construction company doing mainly new home construction and is involved in almost all aspects from start to finish. He's eager to work with a new generation of aspiring carpenters and pass on the expertise he has gained through his own
Distinguished Alumni Frances Swan Illustrates Outcomes
Humble and determined steps towards creating stronger rural communities help define the impact made by 2024 recipient Frances Swan.
May 22, 2024
Ami Kaup
Ami considers herself math and numbers geek. She has never taught in a proper school, but has tutored for more years than she wants to admit. Monitoring exams is a great fit.
Honouring the People Who Make the Place
Representing 900 years of service to students and the regional post-secondary community, the college recognized employee commitment.
May 24, 2024
Beginners n̓səl̓xčin 2
NSLX 102 Beginners n̓səl̓xčin 2 is designed to help students to continue to develop Salish communication skills including: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will also be introduced to some aspects of Sinixt culture.
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102
Alumni Recognized for Commitment to Rural Medicine
Rural Pre-Medicine Program alumni Dr. Svetlana Hadikin is being recognized for her inherent commitment to stronger healthcare.
Jun 03, 2024
Class of 2024 Valedictorian Puts Focus on Community
Carrying forward the power of community nurtured at college into the broader world post-graduation is the message from Holly Macris.
May 06, 2024
Class of 2024 Valedictorian Cranks Up the Volume
Class of 2024 co-valedictorian Jay Porteous is confident her fellow graduates are ready to make a raucous impact on their budding careers.
May 21, 2024
Selkirk College Class of 2024 Set for Success
Graduates of all Selkirk College programs came together on the Castlegar Campus in late-May to celebrate and take bold steps forward.
Jun 03, 2024
Sarah-Patricia Breen
Dr. Sarah-Patricia Breen is Selkirk College’s BC Regional Innovation Chair (RIC) in Rural Economic Development. Sarah-Patricia's goal is to inform and support our rural region to thrive under conditions of rapid change. She works at every level, from tiny micro-projects to national scale policy information projects. Sarah-Patricia's work is based on regional priorities and partnerships with local
Stephen Colbourne
Steve spent nearly a decade teaching in K-12 schoolboard classrooms, including a contract in the Arctic, followed by a couple of years in the college-based adult upgrading sphere, before moving from Newfoundland to British Columbia and joining the Selkirk College Academic Upgrading & Development team in 2019. His university background spans both the humanities and sciences, as well as education
Marianne Batty
"Selkirk's Adult Education programs provide an exceptional opportunity for learners to achieve success and reach their goals. I'm excited to be involved!" — Marianne Batty Marianne Batty is a dedicated Academic Upgrading Instructor at Selkirk College with more than a decade of experience. Marianne strives to make complex concepts in science and math accessible and engaging for her students. Known
Dyllan Lachelt
Dyllan Lachelt is a Selkirk College alumni with a passion for literature, reading, and writing. She began taking Creative Writing courses at Selkirk College in 2015 and has been continually engaging in higher education since then. Dyllan graduated from Selkirk College in 2018 with an Associate of Arts Degree, and then from Thompson Rivers University in 2021 with a Bachelor's Degree in English
Maria Van Der Star
Instructor, Academic Upgrading, Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness (SOAR) Raised in Burlington, Ontario, Maria completed her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees at Queen’s University in 2008. Spending the next couple of years traveling, she eventually landed in Vancouver where she began to work with individuals with diverse abilities in recreational settings (adaptive
Jennifer Lucke
"'Knowledge is power!' my mom always told me. I want to support and inspire others just as I have been supported and inspired throughout my own educational journey." — Jenn Lucke Jenn has been a passionate learner since her dad first inspired her love of nature and science as a wee lass. She has lived a life full of adventures, living in various locations around BC and Alaska. Initially getting a
Kate Tait
With a background in mathematics and research, Kate brings a wealth of experience to her role in ensuring student success as department head of Student Access & Support. Kate's focus is on creating an environment where every student feels supported and empowered. In this role Kate ensures that essential services such as counseling, accessibility services for students with disabilities, and