Adult Upgrading

I joined Okanagan College at the Salmon Arm campus in 2013. I teach upgrading math and science courses to prepare students for further study. I have international teaching experience; two years in Japan and one year in England. I am also currently a trustee for School District No. 83. When not teaching, I can be found gardening, walking my dog, or traveling.

Credentials:
MMT (Master of Mathematics for Teachers), University of Waterloo
BEd, Secondary focus, UBC
BSc, Major Math, minor Biology, UBC

Within my Bachelor of Arts in English and Theatre, I studied a rich variety of literature, theatre, and writing in both Canada and England. Whether on the stage, in a classroom, or working within the community, exploring writing in creative ways continues to be a focus in my own learning and teaching experiences.  From Newfoundland all the way to British Columbia, I’ve taught students at a variety of secondary and post-secondary levels.  I have also worked with educators and students in leadership and collaborative roles for Literacy Education. When not in the classroom, you can follow my tracks up the subalpine trail or find me skittering along the Pacific and Atlantic shorelines.

Credentials:
M.Ed., Education IT, Integrating Technology, Memorial University of Newfoundland
B.Ed., Education, Intermediate/Secondary, Memorial University of Newfoundland
B.A., English, Theatre Specialization, History Minor, Memorial University of Newfoundland

I am the instructor for AACP English, Adult Literacy and the ESL Settlement Program instructor at Okanagan College's Revelstoke Centre. I have worked as a professional journalist and editor in the Kootenay and Columbia regions for the past 14 years. I am currently the editor of Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine and its sister publication revelstokemountaineer.com. I have received awards for investigative journalism and historical writing and my freelance work has been published in a variety of outlets.

Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts, Trinity Western University
Bachelor of Education, Simon Fraser University
TESOL, Vancouver Community College
Master of Arts, UBC