Instructor, Human Services I have been a social worker for 25 years. I worked for 23 years with the Ministry of Children and Family Development as a front-line child protection social worker, a supervisor of an integrated service team, and as a director with the Ministry’s Provincial Practice Branch. I began teaching at Selkirk College in 2018. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the
Instructor, Chemistry Jason spent his early years in Kuwait and Goa. His family immigrated to Mississauga, Ontario, where he completed high school. He enjoyed the next decade at University of Waterloo, studying biochemistry, volunteering for the campus first aid team and practicing Taekwondo. He earned his PhD for his thesis titled “Exploring Ligand Structure and Thermodynamics of the Malachite
Alison began her career with Selkirk College in 1991, working with adults upgrading their education in Nakusp and then Nelson, and now supports upgrading and SOAR (Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness) programs in communities throughout the college region. She is inspired every day by the courage, tenacity and appreciation for learning that is apparent in both learners and instructors
James has a diverse background in post-secondary education, law and local government. Before moving to Nelson, James was Assistant Treasurer at UBC and prior to that was a corporate lawyer. Most recently, he was CAO for the Village of Salmo. James joined Selkirk College as Registrar in June 2023, and enjoys all the great skiing and other mountain activities that the Kootenays offers.
"Being a nursing instructor gives me the opportunity to share my love of nursing with students and see them link the art and science of nursing knowledge with genuine human connections and commitment to improving health." Nursing has provided me with so many learning opportunities. My clinical background is in pediatrics—NICU, ER, ICU and case management to name a few, as long as it involved
Originally from England, Emma made her way to the Kootenays in 2010. After many years of exploring different industries, Emma finally found a good fit in Human Resources, and now provides administrative support to the HR team, focusing on recruitment and contract entry.