Department of Modern Languages

I joined the Department of Modern Languages in 2006. An avid traveller, I love learning new languages and experiencing new cultures. I speak French, Spanish and Portuguese, and am a Scuba Instructor. When I am not teaching, you can find me scuba-diving, kayaking and hiking. My research interests revolve around the teaching and learning of languages. 

Credentials:
MA Translation (Spanish-English), University of Portsmouth
MA Interdisciplinary Studies (French and English), University of British Columbia
BA French, Okanagan University College
Diplomado en Enseñanza de Español como Lengua Extranjera, Universidad Externado de Colombia
DELE Accredited Examiner (A1/A2, B1/B2, C1/C2)

In 1996, I left the University of Alberta to join Okanagan University College and then transitioned to Okanagan College when it opened in 2005. I teach French and German and enjoy nothing more that seeing students learn and grow.

Credentials:
MA, Literary Translation, University of Alberta

I joined Okanagan College in 2001. I have taught French at all levels, including elementary, high school, continuing ed, and university. I am fascinated by languages and language learning and speak several languages myself. My research interests lie in translation and word-crafting. I also love to write creative fiction and am currently at work on a children's novel.

Credentials:
MA, French Literature, University of British Columbia
B.Ed, French Immersion, University of British Columbia
DVATI, Art Therapy, Vancouver Art Therapy Institute
BA, French Literature, York University
Diploma in Translation (French and English), University of Toronto

My academic and professional interests lie in the areas of language teaching, indigenous languages, and Spanish sociolinguistics. I completed an M.A. in Linguistics at Ohio University and a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics at the University of Alberta. I love teaching, interacting with my students, and spending time with my family. They propel the sparkle of hope and passion in my heart. I also enjoy preparing desserts, watching movies with pizza, reading, and eating chocolate.  

To me, learning a language is to be able to see the world in colorful shades. It is a pleasant stimulus to the brain as new concepts, ideas, and perspectives widen our understanding of this fantastic world.