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Kim enjoys working at Selkirk College because of all the great people he encounters daily. When not on the job, he loves kayaking, hiking, skiing and gardening.

"With 30 years of applied geoscience experience to draw on I am able to engage students by sharing with them from my own experiences and to mentor students interested in pursuing a wide range of geoscience careers." - Kim Green Before Selkirk College... Kim has worked as a geoscientist for over 30 years throughout western North America. She graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC)

"I see my role as an instructor as being a partnership between my passion for education, my love of science, and my desire to help in the creation of healthy vibrant communities." —Christine Carlson Christine completed her master's degree in marine lichen physiological ecology on the rocky shores of Oregon. It was during her master's that she found her love of teaching. From there she taught

Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing My background is in pediatric nursing, and residential care. I am a Selkirk/UViC graduate and have been nursing for 11 years. I have worked locally at KBRH on the surgical and pediatric units, the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, and in residential care in Ontario. I was recently living in the Northwest Territories and completed my Master of

It is wonderful to be expanding my job experience with Selkirk College into the Project-Based Training arena in 2016 after 3+ years working at the Grand Forks Campus as an on-call Fees Clerk! I began my post-secondary education as a life-long learner here at Selkirk College and have returned many times. Additionally, I have been a student at S.A.I.T, College of the Rockies, Red Deer College

Instructor, Applied Environmental Science and Planning Peter Golden is a professional environmental engineer and instructor in the Applied Environmental Science and Planning Program. After graduating from engineering at the University of Calgary, Peter worked in air pollution control and filtration. He has always been interested in the questions of "What does contamination mean to the environment

Instructor, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management “Living, learning, and working in countries around the world has fundamentally shaped who I am as a person and as an instructor. The world is more interconnected now than ever before, and my appreciation for the value of different perspectives, cultures, and competencies directly influences how I

Kamala Melzack has been working for Selkirk College since 2015. She graduated from the Digital Arts program with Honours in 2010.

Instructor, Psychology "I love sharing the science of emotions, behavior, relationships, and the brain with the energetic and engaged students that have chosen to learn at Selkirk." - Todd Kettner, psychology instructor The opportunities that Selkirk students appreciate to engage deeply with faculty and peers in small classes here are just as appealing to me and my talented colleagues who have

Michele was employed at Camosun College, in Victoria, for five years in a variety of positions. This exposed her to many aspects of College culture. Michel has lived in a yurt, off-grid and traveled around the world. She loves spending time with her granddaughter, friends and family. Moving to the Kootenays has made her passion for outdoor recreation very accessible and she looks forward to

Instructor, English, Indigenous Studies "It is my intention is to inspire students by sharing the knowledge of our Indigenous storytellers, elders, artists, and scientists acknowledging the inherent right to practice and articulate the wisdom of our ancestors." - Elizabeth Ferguson, Instructor, English, Indigenous Studies I would like to begin by respectfully acknowledging that Selkirk College

"What I love most about this work is making connections and helping people to thrive and succeed." Helen has been working in the field of executive education for the past seven years. She has had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals and organizations from small local businesses and non-profit groups to some of the world’s largest companies. Addressing their unique challenges

Michelle Colley studied environmental science at the University of Calgary and then took a year off to work at Big White Ski Resort. Just by chance she was hired as a carpenters’ helper and ended up spending the next 12 years working as a carpenter, completing her Red Seal with Selkirk College. Another twist of fate landed Michelle at Selkirk College, first as a carpentry instructor in continuing

Instructor, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management "The practice of Accounting – especially within the new CPA stream – should really be considered ‘applied ethics’. There are so many as-yet uninvented applications for accounting that are part of this emerging world that the opportunities for CPA graduates are almost limitless.” - Naomi Havard

"I am excited to put my efforts and skills towards community and fund development that can enhance the education and achievements of students studying at Selkirk College." - Stephanie Gobin Born and raised on the coasts of BC, Stephanie grew up skiing and hiking. She travelled farther afield for university, knowing that her passion for the mountains would draw her home again soon. Stephanie

Instructor, Electrical Program AJ was born in Calgary around the same time that original Nintendo came out. She was raised on a farm east of Ponoka, Alberta, with six other siblings. It was there that she learned to live off the land and the value of hard work. She had many different jobs, starting at just seven years old as a farmhand at a horse ranch. As an adult, she worked as a “Jill-of-all

"Today's organizations and their environments are far too complex to be managed by only a few people at the top. Success depends on the contribution of well-educated people at all levels to look after many moving parts. It's crucial for these people to not only understand the "Big Picture" of an organization, but to also be able to think critically, communicate well, and contribute effectively in