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Packing more than 25 years of traditional media experience, Bob arrived to the position of Communications Coordinator & Community Liaison in 2013 where he has helped tell the inspiring story of post-secondary education at Selkirk College. Raised in Calgary, Bob began his own post-secondary journey in 1985 at the University of Calgary before switching to the School of Broadcasting at Mount Royal

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. She is a certified personal trainer, yoga/fitness instructor, and holistic nutritionist, and has a yoga series on Rogers TV

HSER Program Coordinator/Instructor, Early Childhood Care and Education I was hired at Selkirk College in December 2013 and have been teaching part time since January 2014 in both the ECCE and post basic Infant/Toddler certificate programs. I received my first formal post-secondary training in Early Childhood Education and graduated with a Diploma in Human Services from Selkirk College in 1994. As

Tracey holds a PhD in Rural Studies from the University of Guelph, an MSc in GIS from the University of Southampton (UK), a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from UBC and an Advanced Diploma in GIS from BCIT. For her PhD, Tracey examined the socioeconomic implications of cannabis legalization to the rural Kootenays, a long-time cannabis producing region. Tracey has taught and researched at Selkirk

Instructor, Academic Upgrading I've always loved science and math, and after getting to do my own research project in an ecology class, I was sold! My first job in biology was working in a microbiology lab...mostly washing test tubes, but also learning a lot! Since then, I've studied knapweed, frogs and toads, insects, bacteria, and bacteria that live inside insects. After finishing my master's, I

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

Melody Diachun (DAY-shun) is an award-winning Canadian vocalist and songwriter named Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. With five albums and several nominations, including a National Jazz Awards nomination for Vocalist of the Year, Melody has firmly established herself as "a force to reckon with in contemporary vocal music" ( Toronto Music Report ). As a seasoned

Instructor, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management "Selkirk offers the best of all worlds—a relaxed yet professional atmosphere, small class sizes and instructors who have a wealth of real-life business experience.” —Michael Konkin, Instructor, School of Business Mike is an accomplished accountant, manager and entrepreneur. Before joining Selkirk College

A strategic leader, Brier has worked in the post-secondary sector since 2006. She has held positions focused on recruitment, admissions and student experience. Brier’s career started as an admissions & recruitment officer at the University of Calgary and progressed into the team lead for recruitment, which then led to four years overseas as University of Calgary’s senior student service officer in

I was born-and-raised in the beautiful Kootenays. After pursuing my passion for traveling and completing my business degree, I wanted to come back and be immersed in Kootenay mountain culture. Now that I’m back, I can’t imagine being anywhere else and I take every opportunity to continue to travel, play and explore the area. As a student recruiter, I’ve spent many years supporting prospective

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