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Kirsten is an English Language Instructor, TESOL Instructor and TESOL program Coordinator with the International Department at Selkirk College. She is French bilingual and has studied Salish, Ktunaxa, Inuktitut, Sanskrit, Korean, Hebrew and Vietnamese with intermediate abilities in MSA (Modern Standard Arabic). She was TLI Teaching Fellow for the 2020 academic year and sits on various college

"'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

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, 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

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

Marita Harinen holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Biological Engineering from the University of Guelph and a Provincial Instructor Diploma. She is currently completing a Master of Education in Open, Digital and Distance Education through Athabasca University. With more than 10 years of teaching experience, she teaches mathematics, physics, biology and English in Academic Upgrading at Selkirk

Murray has been instructing and researching in diverse post-secondary venues and topics for over 20 years, and brings specific knowledge in the areas of intercultural communication, language (acquisition, assessment, and forms), and critical thinking. His doctoral work focuses on post-secondary internationalization policy, and he continues to research best practices in online education. He has

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

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

Paul has always had an affinity for languages and cultures, but his love for adventure and discovery became especially apparent with his travels through Latin America and Asia. During this time, he graduated from UVic with a BA in Economics and Linguistics, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics. Paul began his EFL career in Taiwan, where he initially taught English to young