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Katie Comrie
Katie has lived in the area for over 15 years and considers Castlegar her "new hometown." She and her daughter regularly explore all that the Kootenays have to offer and enjoy many outdoor pursuits. Katie has been an educator in the public school system for 20 years and brings the accompanying knowledge and expertise to her position as Healthy Campus coordinator. She completed her masters of
Amanda Sigurdson
Amanda graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in 2021. Her nursing career has primarily focused on mental health. Her background includes nursing in geriatric psychiatry, expanding to acute inpatient psychiatry and psychiatric emergency services on Vancouver Island. In the West Kootenay, she gained experience working in opioid antagonist treatment. In her spare time, Amanda
Martin Tagseth
Martin Tagseth received his first formal art education in Alberta, earning a Fine Art Diploma from Red Deer College in 1989. He then traveled to Halifax, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1991. Tagseth’s studies next took him to The Ohio State University where he received his MFA degree.and finally to Norway’s Insstitutt Keramisk
Robin DuPont
Robin’s education in the field of ceramics has been wide-ranging and includes educational training from four institutions, in three different countries. With a completed BFA from Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, AB, Canada, Robin also studied at Kootenay School of the Arts, in Nelson, BC, Canada, at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia and completed his MFA
Atley King
Instructor, Private Vibraphone
Duff Sutherland
School Chair, University Arts & Sciences; Instructor, History I am passionate about teaching History because I believe that, with an understanding of the past, students can change the world. We have a wide-ranging History program that takes students around the world and into their own back yard. We also work hard to help students build their reading, research, and writing skills which will enable
Rémi Laliberte
Instructor, Professional Cook Rémi Laliberte is excited to be sharing his passion for cooking and industry experience with aspiring chefs at Selkirk College, at the campus that started it all for him. Rémi grew up in the Kootenays and moved from Castlegar to Nelson in 2007 to attend the Contemporary Music & Technology Program at Selkirk College. While washing dishes at a local restaurant, he fell
Terri MacDonald
Dr. Terri MacDonald is the Director, Applied Research and Innovation, at Selkirk College and is the senior educational administrator responsible for the oversight of Selkirk Innovates. Terri holds a PhD in Educational Studies, an MA in Educational Policy and Administration, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education. Terri started her career as a high school science teacher, later becoming the
Julie-Claire Hamilton
Instructor, Plant Operator Julie-Claire grew up in Deep Cove, North Vancouver enjoying the mountains and ocean at her back door. Not too surprising that later in life she would end up calling Nelson her home—the call of the mountains and gorgeous Kootenay Lake her new back yard. Julie-Claire graduated high school and spent years traveling the world, intertwined with years at University of Victoria
Marilyn Lee
I studied at the University of Calgary and the Alberta College of Art and Design, where I received my BFA, majoring in textiles. During my time at ACAD I was awarded many scholarships and awards including the prestigious Board of Governors award; I went on to graduate with distinction in 1998. Currently, I maintain a full-time studio practice and market my production line of MML textiles at major
Sally Cunningham
Originally from North Vancouver, BC, Sally Cunningham completed her BA in English Literature at Bishop’s University in the Eastern Townships of Québec. While there, she was a part of the Bishop’s Online Learning and Technology Consultants (OLTC) program—which trains students in instructional design, high-impact practices, LMS, Microsoft Teams and more—as well as offered support to faculty during
Malorie Moore
Malorie Moore is a registered social worker and certified career development practitioner with over 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health, substance use and career counselling. Her approach draws heavily from dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and anti-oppressive frameworks. She is passionate about working with students and supporting people to
Heather Austin
Instructor, Anthropology Heather was born in Newfoundland but has been drawn to BC more than once for its rivaling splendour. Invested heart-heavily in social justice and environmentalism, she/they are passionate about healing and community. A fellow of the School of Graduate Studies (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Sociology), Heather’s thesis work examined the self-produced social media
Amy Truong
Amy Truong joins Selkirk College as an enthusiastic international student recruiter and cultural advisor. She brings experience in fostering educational growth and cultural engagement. With a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration from Selkirk College and a bachelor’s degree in education management from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Amy has cultivated a deep understanding of
Peter Holton
Instructor, Applied Environmental Science & Planning Technology; Recreation, Fish & Wildlife "One of the most impressive aspects of Selkirk College's Applied Environmental Science and Planning Technology Program is the diverse and rewarding array of professional employment opportunities that our graduates consistently find." —Peter Holton, Instructor, Applied Environmental Science and Planning
Tamara Hudson
Instructor, Academic Upgrading, Selkirk International Tamara M. Hudson holds a master’s degree in education with a concentration in international teaching from Framingham University and a Bachelor of Education specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language from Concordia University. An experienced and knowledgeable BC-certified teacher with specializations in TESOL, Elementary Methodologies