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"Technology is (finally) transforming education, making it accessible and affordable to people everywhere." — Brad McVittie I have an insatiable curiosity about the world that is nurtured every day at Selkirk College. I trained in evolutionary anthropology and went on to study primates in Central America and Africa, before finding my passion in education. I've worked in post-secondary education

Chair, Mir Centre for Peace; Instructor, Peace & Justice Studies “I am constantly impressed by the sensitivity, intelligence and passion for positive social change that I see in our students." —Jennie Barron Jennie has always had a passionate intellectual interest in social justice, community, and connection. These themes are a constant thread throughout Jennie's academic explorations, activism

Instructor, Creative Writing, English, Business Administrative, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management “I am so pleased to be back in my home region, contributing to the creative, cultural and educational development of Selkirk's diverse student population.” – Leesa Dean, Instructor Creative Writing, English Originally from Cranbrook, BC, Leesa Dean is a graduate of the

Instructor, Biology "Selkirk College has offered me a wonderful opportunity to pursue both my passion for teaching human biology while continuing to adventure in the mountains. I can also think of no better place in which to raise a family." - James Nicol, Instructor, Biology James describes himself as "a most fortunate member of the Selkirk College family." He strives to accommodate learners from

Instructor, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management ''In teaching mathematics and physics in the Kootenays, I have managed to combine my passion for the outdoors with my love of STEM subjects and teaching students how the world works. '' – Raoul Kemper, instructor mathematics, physics, statistics Teaching Becoming a

RPM Program Coordinator; Instructor, History "As a History instructor, I aim to make an important contribution to my community by increasing local knowledge about our collective past. I want to leave the world a better place than I found it and I hope I can inspire my students to do the same." - Takaia Larsen, History Instructor After graduating with an Arts diploma from Selkirk in 2002, I wasn't

Instructor, English Literature has long been my primary guide to life, and I believe reading and writing can help anyone better understand and articulate their place in the world. It’s a pleasure to work as an English instructor in the province that taught me to pay as close attention to the forests I walk as the sentences I read and create. Just as nature inspires mountain bikers and skiers to

Instructor, Biology, Applied Microbiology

Instructor, Recreation, Fish and Wildlife

Brendan Wilson is an instructor and research scientist in Selkirk College's School of Environment & Geomatics and Selkirk Innovates, where he has taught since 2001. Originally from the Bow Valley in Alberta, Brendan has had a life-long interest in subalpine and timberline forest communities. He completed a B.Sc. Hons. in Applied Environmental Biology at the University of Technology in Sydney

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

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

"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

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

"'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

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