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Instructor Profiles
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Jean Abrahamson
Jean Abrahamson is a technical writer with extensive experience in online teaching and learning, adult education, business, and health care. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Technical Communication (with distinction), and she is a senior member of the Society for Technical Communication—the world's largest organization for technical writers. Jean's students enjoy her ability to make complex material understandable and her capacity to relate classroom studies to real-world applications.
Wayne Aitken
Wayne Aitken is a human resource and organization development facilitator, trainer and consultant. He has over 30 years experience working with organizations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in Canada, the United States and Saudi Arabia.
His training and consulting activities include many secondary and post secondary education institutions; including a 15-year relationship with Camosun College—most recently as a term instructor in its School of Business' Leadership Certificate Program.
He has been a guest presenter at many conferences, including the BC Human Resource Management Association, Association of Human Resource Directors of Western Canadian Universities and the Community Social Services Employers Association of BC.
Wayne is co-author of Blisters and Bliss - a Trekker's Guide to the West Coast Trail a national best seller.
Kevin Alexander
Kevin Alexander is a graduate of Camosun's Welding program, holds his Level A Welding certification and has over 20 years experience in the industry. He has plenty of knowledge to pass on to the hobbyist welder and has a casual and fun-loving approach to welding instruction. You will surely enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and hands on learning experience.
Erik Andersen
Erik Andersen, Chair of Camosun's Professional Cook Training Program, is a Certified Chef de Cuisine and vocational instructor, and a certified FoodSafe instructor. With over 30 years experience in the culinary profession in Denmark, Switzerland and Canada, Erik teaches in many of our Food Service Industry courses.
Erle Andrucko
Erle Andrucko teaches Architectural Drafting courses and is an independent architectural design and planning consultant. Erle has over 20 years experience teaching drafting, design concepts and building technologies.
Andre Anthony
Andre Anthony is a mechanical designer with experience in the areas of heavy industry, structural steel, tooling and astronomical instrumentation. He enjoys teaching courses in Engineering Drawing, Mechanical Components and Computer Assisted Design (CAD) for Camosun College's Mechanical Engineering Technology Program as well as teaching AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop and Inventor for the Continuing Education department.
Alex Arantes, BSc
Alex loves teaching. His first job was at age 15 as a swim instructor. Since then he has taught in many different settings, in many diverse subjects.
Alex has a degree in Computer Science and a Diploma in Graphic Design. Most recently, Alex completed the Senior Management Certificate in New Media Design and Web Development at BCIT. His career has taken him back and forth between programming and design, and at times, includes both. For the past six years he has been both a consultant and graphic designer for the self-publishing industry and a freelance web developer. Presently, he is once again combining his programming and designer skills working as a Web/Database Developer for a local technology company.
James Atkinson, Ph.D.
James holds a Ph.D. in philosophy, and he is the author of The Mystical in the Early Writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein. While his focus is on metaphysics, epistemology and the mystical, the branches of his research include Plato and the pre-Socratic philosophers, Eastern Philosophy (especially Nagarjuna, Yogacara idealism and Taoism), Spinoza, Hegel and Wittgenstein. James also has studied various forms of Japanese and Chinese poetry for twenty years. James believes that the connection between metaphysics and certain forms of poetry should not overlooked, as both seek to reveal the essential nature of a thing or an event in ways that conventional language or concepts will not allow.
Geppa Aurucci
A native Italian speaker and a graduate of the University of Salerno (Italy), Geppa brings a wealth of experience to her teaching. She has taught in Italy, Kenya, Columbia and South Africa as well as in Canada, and is an experiences world traveler. Geppa establishes a comfortable, relaxed and fun atmosphere in her classroom that encourages growth and learning in adult learners.
Tim Baker
Tim has been working with and teaching AutoCAD for 18 years. A graduate of the Camosun College Carpentry Apprenticeship program and builder for 15 years, he brings this knowledge to his AutoCAD classes. Tim has a Master of Education in Educational Technology and is a member of the BC College of Teachers. Before joining Camosun Tim was training teachers to develop interactive multimedia learning materials for the internet. Tim has taught in BC, Quebec, Ontario, Africa and in Southeast Asia for many years.
Glenn Barned
Glenn Barned is an Occupational Health & Safety Auditor and a member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers with over 20 years experience with OHS committees, WCB and safety issues. Glenn shares his real world experience in our offerings of WorkSafe courses.
Roseline Bartle
"Roseline Bartle is an excellent understanding and wonderful teacher. Patience and kindness flows from her. She is definitely in the right profession. I significantly improved my typing." - S.E
Yvonne Blomer
Yvonne Blomer completed her MA in Creative Writing at The University of East Anglia. Her work has won awards and been published internationally. Most recently poems appear in The Best of Canadian Poetry in English by Tightrope Books and in Rocksalt: An Anthology of Contemporary B.C. Poetry by Mother Tongue Publishing Ltd. Her first book, a broken mirror, fallen leaf, was short listed for Gerald Lampert Memorial Award for Poetry. For four years, Yvonne wrote a cycling column for the Times Colonist called "Spoke 'n' Word". She has had travel writing published in Canada, England and Japan and is working on a travel memoir titled "The Long Way West: Cycling from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur". Yvonne has been teaching courses in poetry and memoir for several years.
Lou Bonin
Lou is the Program Leader and instructor for Camosun's Welding Department. He is a certified Level A Welder with Inter-Provincial endorsement, and Instructor Diploma. Lou brings over 30 years experience in the welding, plumbing and pipefitting trades.
Brent Bourne
Brent Bourne has been involved with the Building Services and housekeeping fields since 1969. He brings over 15 years teaching and consulting experience in the field of building services.
Evelyn Braunschmidt
Evelyn Braunschmidt is a qualified WHMIS and Serving It Right instructor, well known as a facilitator & teacher in the hospitality industry.
Andrea Bremner
Andrea Bremner is a graphic design graduate from Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. Her work ranges from conceptualization through to full corporate design roll-out.Andrea also taught Flash and Indesign with Continuing Education with Fanshawe College. She likes to keep her classes fresh and fun, and have learners share her passion for design.
Robin Bridges, BASc
Robin has a degree in Electrical Engineering, and has been teaching with Camosun College since 1985. He loves to take the mystery out of computer applications through the use of humour and practical, relevant examples. Robin is also an artist, and does volunteer work for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, for BC Children's Hospital, and for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Robin Bridges is a consultant and provides customized microcomputer training to private businesses, to local and provincial governments, and to educational institutions.
"Robin is my favorite instructor from the MS-Office Certificate Program as he is personable, has a great sense of humour, is knowledgeable, a great teacher and had fun doing it." —R.H.
Kathy Brown
Kathy Brown has 32 years practical experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in both hospital and community laboratories, and is currently working for VIHA in a Team Leader position. Kathy is responsible for Victoria General and Saanich Peninsula Hospitals, and for the VIHA satellite outpatient laboratories. Kathy also has 13 years experience in a management position at MDS Metro (now LifeLabs). She has been an instructor at Camosun College in the Medical Laboratory Assistant Program since 2000.
Ginger Brunner
Ginger Brunner currently teaches Professional Conference Management I & II and Bridging the Generation Gaps within the Continuing Education and Leadership Development certificate programs. An independent human resources consultant and trainer with over 15 years of applied human resources and management experience within the Hospitality industry, Ginger is an engaging and enthusiastic instructor who is well versed in assisting leaders as they strive to meet the changing needs and expectations of today's event participants and demanding workforce.
Tanya Bub
Tanya Bub has over 10 years experience as a professional web developer. She has designed and built internet-based projects and applications including interactive Flash and Java games, CMS driven web sites and custom database applications. Tanya started as a designer, segued into programming and finally really found her niche with application design and project management. The classroom results? A broad perspective, plus a sense of exploration. Tanya currently heads a local consulting company that specializes in custom programming and design.
Jessie Caplette
Jessie is a French teacher. She has taught in BC, Ontario and Québec. Her main experience is teaching French but she also enjoy teaching Tai Chi as a pastime. Jessie establishes a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in her classroom.
Paula Carr CTM, MCC
Paula is a Certified Travel Manager, Master Cruise Counsellor, and holds a Masters degree in Adult Education. She loves teaching and brings her passion and industry experience to the travel counseling program.
Sandra Carr
Sandra Carr has been designing and building furniture since 1998, and formed Gelinas Carr Furniture with her husband Joseph in 2002. Subtle use of exposed joinery and the inclusion of a primary and secondary wood to highlight different aspects of the overall design has been the focus of her work, as has maintaining exceptionally high standards for the level of detail in each piece. Expressing structure and form is integral to the design and construction of much of Sandra's work.
Ron Carter
Ron Carter is the coordinator of Horticulture for Saanich Parks and Recreation. Currently teaching Pruning and Maintenance of Trees, Ron has many years experience teaching horticulture topics to both beginner and advanced students.
Yvonne Chadwick-Whittome, HBA
Yvonne has taught computer courses for the last 15 years at local colleges in BC and Ontario. She has been teaching at Camosun College for seven years.
In her words, "I like teaching because I like to instill confidence in my students and help them realize their potential. It's great to hear them say, 'I'm no longer afraid to try things'".
Yvonne likes to create a casual and fun atmosphere in her classroom. She believes that learning is not about getting it perfect the first time or the second time, it's about understanding the task, performing the steps and learning how to find solutions.
She holds a BA Honours degree from University of Toronto and she is Microsoft certified in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
Yvonne balances her computer-centered work life with outdoor activities like mountain climbing, digital photography and gardening.
"Yvonne was an amazingly effective teacher. She was clear, concise and patient. She kept the class interesting and informative. I would take a class with her again anytime." C.W.
Terri Chyzowski
Terri Chyzowski teaches Leadership for Supervisors - Overview and Managing Performance.
"I have been teaching in a variety of workplaces for 20 years and at Camosun for the last year. I love to learn and teaching is a way to be with others who also see learning as an important part of their journey through life. Those who are learning with me - their challenges, insights and knowledge, inspire me to find ways to translate the concepts into practical applications for their work. My thinking and ideas are stretched by our interactions and each class brings new insights.
It is important for me to create an atmosphere that is fun and where people feel supported in their learning. This means making room for conversation to explore ideas while at the same time meeting the learning objectives for the session.
I have a Bachelor of Commerce and hold the Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP). I have over 16 years experience in the field of human resources and over 8 years specifically in training and organizational development. I have worked in various public sector arenas namely, provincial, municipal and health care in management and consultant roles. I currently work for the Vancouver Island Health Authority as an Organizational Development consultant.
Other important aspects of my life are gardening, yoga, reading and sharing meals with friends and family."
Dave Davies, C.M.A.
Dave Davies has extensive accounting experience in the private and public sector. He has an approachable, easy-going style providing students a solid foundation of skills.
Warren Delaney
Warren has been instructing at the post-secondary level for over 24 years. Prior to this, Warren was a paramedic with the BC Ambulance Service. He is also a First Aid Attendant and an instructor with Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Warren has experience instructing Red Cross, WCB First Aid, AED, 02 Therapy, and Marine Advanced First Aid courses.
Dan Doherty
Dan enthusiastically employs a blend of interactive lectures and practical exercises to help people make sense of the complexities of technology. His goal is for participants to have fun while learning something new. He creates a supportive, and respectful learning environment. You will find Dan's facilitation approach to be encouraging and flexible, to help everyone get what they can to learn.
Norm Dishkin
Norm Dishkin holds an Interprovincial certificate in Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport, HRAI (Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry), ICBC Retrofit. Norm is an Air Brake instructor, Government Vehicle Inspector and Instructor for Vehicle Inspection Certification, ASE Master Medium and Heavy Truck Technician and Fork lift Trainer. Norm has also completed numerous industry training programs such as Cummins Engines, Waukesha engines, International Harvester Sales and Management.
Wendy Dobbie
Wendy Dobbie brings over 15 years experience teaching in ASL and is is the only certified ASL instructor on Vancouver Island. She is excited to be teaching this new computer course because as a deaf person, she knows how challenging it can be to learn computer skills from traditional courses or manuals. She will share her computer expertise from both the home user and professional work perspectives.
Clemens Dober
Clemens is an instructor in Camosun's Culinary Arts Program with over 25 years experience in the culinary industry. Clemens also holds his certification as a butcher and meat cutter.
Tanya Doody
Tanya Doody is a ceramic artist living and working on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She has a strong background in functional pottery as well as sculpture using clay as a medium. She holds a BFA from the University of Victoria in Visual Arts, a diploma of Crafts and Design from Sheridan College where she majored in ceramics, and a certificate in Fine Craft from the New Brunswick College of Crafts and Design in Fredericton, N.B. She is a sessional instructor for Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and has taught adult pottery classes at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre in Victoria since 2005. She is currently a technician at Camosun College in the Visual Arts Department.
Alan Duncan
Alan Duncan has a BSc in Electronics and Electrical Engineering and is currently the Program Chair of the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology department at Camosun College. He has many years of electronics design experience, has completed the Provincial Instructor Diploma program, and has been teaching since 1991. His energy and passion for anything electronic, along with his student-centred teaching style, will make these classes whiz by. He has a strong interest in home automation and hopes to inspire people to use it to make their homes more comfortable while at the same time reducing their electricity bills.
Ross Dunn
Ross Dunn has been a successful search engine optimization (SEO) specialist for 12 years and co-hosts a popular weekly Internet radio show on WebmasterRadio.FM
Ray Fischer
Ray Fischer, Chair of Mechanical and Metal Trades is a Red Seal Certified Sheet Metal Worker and also has Red Seal Certification in Roofing Damp and Waterproofing. He has over 15 years of teaching experience at Camosun College and has completed the BC Instructors Diploma Program. As Chair he is responsible for the day to day operations of five departments. These are Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics, Sheet Metal and Plumbing/Piping.
Bernie Forbes
Bernie Forbes is part owner of Innsource Solutions Inc. which is a locally owned and operated Property Management System Software Company. He is a proven professional with over 25 years of Hotel Management and Catering/Banqueting experience. His commitment to customer service and client satisfaction has enabled him to successfully develop and deliver comprehensive management and staff training at hotels and resorts.
Christine Forster
Christine Forster's travel and studies in Argentina, Spain and Ecuador allow her to infuse her Spanish language classes with the richness of the culture of Spain and Latin America. An experienced and engaging teacher, and an aficionado of Latin American music, Christine has taught Spanish at UBC and is currently a sessional instructor in the Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies at UVIC. She holds a BA and an MA in Spanish from UBC and brings her unique teaching style to Camosun.
Russ Franson
Russ has developed his skills over many years as a carpenter and furniture maker. Russ designs and builds custom furniture with a special affinity for hand tools & creative woodworking techniques.
Tina Fraser
Tina Fraser is a well-known, successful organic farmer who has been active in the local organic farming community for many years. Tina shares her experience gained with students in our organic gardening courses.
Joel Friesen
Joel Friesen is a talented and experienced web designer, working since 2000 exclusively in print and web design. He has studied design academically, developing his skills under his mentor, Canadian comic book illustrator Ken Steacy. Joel assisted Ken on projects for creative development companies such as Lucas Film and Marvel Comics. He received much acclaim for his large-scale interactive design projects which were the focus of interviews with the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, CBC Television and TVOntario.
Joel is a proponent of web standardization and was an inaugural member of Victoria's first Web Standards group. Currently Joel works in the UVic Web Initiatives department, and is proud to offer courses in web design at Camosun College.
"I wouldn't hesitate to take another course with Joel Friesen." - JC
Nicola Furlong
Nicola Furlong survives the travails of genre writing by playing hockey, gardening and eating chocolate. The author of eight mystery novels and one mystery writing primer, Nicola is a shameless self-promoter, an electronic publisher, produces book trailers and is the co-creator of a new multimedia storytelling platform called a Quillr. Her first Quillr, a controversial suspense thriller, may be experienced online. She blogs about writing and publishing at and has adapted two of her novels to screenplays; both were optioned for television.
Jim Genovese
Jim Genovese is both an engineer and artist. He likes exercising both sides of his brain - as an engineer for over 30 years; he specialized in computer security (codes and ciphers). As an artist, he has been painting and drawing for over 30 years as well, and has art in private collections in New York City, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Japan, Calgary, and Victoria, as well as Philadelphia. He loves drawing in charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and wash, and painting in watercolour, acrylic, and leads an artist's lifestyle. Visit his website.
Ted Gilbert
Ted Gilbert is a qualified electrical journeyman and a provincial electrical inspector with over 25 years experience. He teaches the Registered Representative training program and our restricted license courses.
Steve Gitzel
Steve Gitzel is a Certified Irrigation Designer in both Residential and Commercial levels with the IIABC as well as a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. Steve owns a successful local irrigation company and has been in the business for over 30 years. Steve shares his knowledge and experience in lawn sprinkler installation and maintenance.
Antonio Gomes
Antonio holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavioural Science and extensive professional experience as well as a number of professional certifications including: Executive Coach (Leadership Institute of Seattle), Trainer and Personal Coach in MBTI (Psychometrics), Consulting (Leadership Institute of Seattle), Trainer from Achieve Global, Trainer InterAct- collaborating in times of intensity (Leadership Institute of Seattle) and Trainer for Clear Leadership. Antonio’s goal is to build positive relationships with leaders and their teams to enable the change that leaders are seeking and has provided a broad range of consulting services to academic institutions, health care organizations, and mid-sized to large corporations.
John Gordon
John is a graduate of Camosun's Plumbing program, and has over 25 years experience in the industry. After working as a Plumber and Gasfitter for some time, John pursued a Certification of Qualification in Pipefitting/ Steamfitting and also completed an apprenticeship in Carpentry. Just for fun, John also acquired a 4th Class Power Engineering certification while employed in Heavy Industry. You will enjoy the relaxed, hands on experience of his classes.
Carole Gosse
Carole Gosse joined Camosun College in 1999 as the Co-op Coordinator for the Hotel and Restaurant Management program. She is currently the Program Leader and instructor in the BBA degree, majoring in Human Resource Management & Leadership, the Advanced Human Resource Management diploma and also teaches part-time in Leadership Development Program.
Prior to Camosun College, Carole spent 13 years as Director of Human Resources for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. A career highlight was in 1991 when Carole was the opening Director of Human Resources for the Fairmont Waterfront hotel. In this capacity, she helped create a team of dynamic individuals who established a culture of service excellence through positive employee relations and participative management techniques. Carole's leadership and HR practices included a focus on strategic recruitment planning, training and development of hospitality leaders while building a culture of service excellence with employees.
Carole has a Masters degree in Leadership and Training (MA), a Bachelor degree of Arts in Communications and Psychology (BA) and she is also a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) through BC's Human Resources Association.
Jane Grant
Jane Grant has an extensive background in healthcare and education, with over 25 years experience in leadership, transitions, and transformational learning. She is a certified coach with a BSN from the University of Victoria and a Masters in Leadership and Training (MALT) from Royal Roads University.
Jane is a member of the Associate Faculty team at Royal Roads University in the leadership program, and adjunct faculty at University of Victoria and Camosun College for nursing and leadership development. Her company is a coaching and facilitation firm based in Victoria, B.C. that supports individuals and organizations develop work life balance through leadership and healthy workplaces. Jane brings energy, passion and commitment to her practice and classroom and believes coaching is the ideal adjunct to leadership, team development and the creation of healthy workplaces.
Daniel Griffin
Daniel Griffin's short stories have been published in magazines and journals across North America. His work has been short-listed for the CBC Literary Award, appeared in the Journey Prize Anthology, and are collected in the 2008 edition of Coming Attractions. Most recently he was nominated for the 2009 Writers' Trust of Canada/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize. Daniel has lived in Guatemala, New Zealand, the UK, France, Germany and the US, and now lives in Victoria with his wife, three daughters and cat.
Jane Griffith, MA
Jane is an English instructor at Camosun College and a professional writer. She has been part of book clubs both good and bad, and uses many techniques from the good one in her teaching of literature.
Few things please her more than student discussion generated by topics like literature, writing, and pop culture in a fun and comfortable environment.
Ken Guenter MEd.
Ken is an instructor in Camosun College's Fine Furniture Program where he teaches design, furniture history and joinery. He also runs a studio furniture shop called "Of the Woods Furniture" where he has designed and built furniture for clients all over North America. Ken completed his apprenticeship in Benchwork-Joinery in 1980, his Bachelor of Arts degree from U-Vic in 1993 and a Master of Education degree in 2006 in which the teaching of design was his major focus.
Denis Hannigan
Denis Harrigan has recently retired as District Principal with the Greater Victoria School District #61, and has over 25 years experience as an educational leader. He has taught at the college and university level and has presented at provincial and national conferences. His sense of humour and dynamic presentation style consistently earn "excellent" ratings.
Jason Harrison-Edge
Jason Harrison-Edge is the Creative Director of a large, successful Software and Web Design company in Victoria. He is responsible for all creative aspects of project development including client discovery, storyboarding, prototype design, department-wide workflow, quality control, staff management and training. He was nominated for a VIATec Employee of the Year award in 2006. Jason completed an Associate of Graphic Design in 1994 and a Graphics and Animation Diploma in 1998. Jason's eight years of professional web design experience together with his excellent communication skills and love of design and graphics software enable him to create an interesting, challenging and applied classroom experience for learners.
"Jason was a great instructor. He has a really great way of making everyone feel instantly comfortable. I think it would be an asset to the College to have him teach more courses. Jason really took the time to have lessons fully prepared and he also took any questions from the previous class and brought relevant info for the next class. He really seemed to care." M.C.
Imtehaze Heerah BEng (Hons.), MASc
Imtehaze holds a BEng (Hons.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mauritius and a MASc degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto, with specialization in Robotics & Automation. Prior to joining the College, Imtehaze worked as a consultant for several companies in Mauritius and has been a research associate at the University of Toronto and the University of Victoria. He currently teaches a wide variety of courses in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Camosun with a focus on Design, Manufacturing and Automation. Imtehaze has also published several technical papers and contributed to a textbook about Manufacturing.
Linda Henderson
Linda is the Head Coach of the Camosun Chargers MVB program (1993-present). Over the past 13 years she has built up an impressive record (CCAA Bronze Medalists - 2003; BCCAA Gold Medalists - 1999, 2002, 2003; BCCAA Silver Medalists - 2000, 2006; BCCAA Bronze Medalists - 1996). Linda is an NCCP Level 4 Coach and Master Coach at the NCI (Victoria). Linda has earned the following awards - 2003-2004 CCAA Coach of the Year, All Sports and 2005-2006 BCCAA Men's Volleyball Coach of the Year.
Richard Hobbs CFP
Richard Hobbs, CFP, has 30 years experience providing personal finance education. He teaches people how to reduce the complexity of personal finance and inherently make better financial choices for the short and long-term. Richard believes that if people can reduce the stress associated with every-day financial decision-making, they will lead happier, healthier, more productive lives.
Ken Holland
Ken Holland teaches in Camosun's Electrical Apprenticeship Program and is certified by the Electrical Safety Branch to teach the Electrical Code Advanced course for electrician upgrading.
Ray Howard
Ray is a retired Heavy Duty/ Commercial Transport Mechanic who loves his trades with a passion. He taught at Camosun for 24 years and has a background in training that covers the logging, mining and construction trades. Ray really enjoys teaching his classes and his specialty is the air brake courses. He loves to help people improve and fine tune their skills.
Heather Hughes
Heather Hughes has over 26 years experience in Organizational Development and Human Resource Management. She is dedicated to helping organizations become the best they can be, through the development of highly effective executives, teams and individuals who then go on to contribute their best.
As a Human Resource Professional Heather draws upon her experience from working in private, public and not-for-profit organizations in Canada, U.K. and U.S.A. Heather understands what it takes to make organizations flourish. Her competency-based leadership development has led to some outstanding results, in both union and non-union environments. Heather has worked alongside some of the "best in the business" in Canada, the USA and UK.
Ian Humphries
Ian Humphries has been teaching for 12 years; 8 years at Camosun College both as a CE and faculty instructor. Ian has a MBA in Executive Management and a BBA with concentrations in Finance and Marketing. He is currently the Department Chair of the Applied Business Technology Programs in the School of Business at Camosun College.
Ian enjoys the interaction with others and his classes are laid-back yet informative. He finds teaching very rewarding and gets a great sense of accomplishment when a student finally grasps a concept. He strives to help students succeed in meeting their goals. Ian has participated in volunteer activities, ranging from a ski instructor for the disabled to an elementary school bingo coordinator. He enjoys sports, playing the guitar and spending time with family.
"Ian Humphries is an excellent instructor. He is clear, precise, helpful and approachable." L.V.
Diana Hurschler
R.N., BScN, Breastfeeding Counsellor.
Diana is a registered nurse, with a career focused on the health, education and wellbeing of pre and postnatal families. While facilitating prenatal classes and parenting courses, Diana has a commitment to developing standards of pre and postnatal care and education. Diana's experience includes maternity, labour⁄delivery and public health nursing care as well as being a Douglas college breastfeeding counselor. She is currently working on the completion of the Childbirth Educator program as well as working towards a lactation consultant designation. Diana has facilitated a variety of groups and topics over the last seven years and has been teaching with Camosun in the prenatal and parenting classes since 2002. Diana is a dynamic facilitator and is passionate about assisting and sharing knowledge with individuals and families throughout the childbearing years.
Maureen James CTC, IDP
Maureen James has enjoyed working with students at Camosun College for the past ten years and brings enthusiasm, approachability and her sense of humour to the classroom. A Certified Travel Consultant and a provincially certified instructor, Maureen is a well-respected professional in her field.
Donna Curveon Johnson
Donna Curveon Johnson has been involved in the Traffic Control Industry for many years. She started out as a traffic control person and later became an instructor with local colleges, and private industry. Donna is a certified Traffic Control Master Trainer and was contracted by the Construction Industry, BC Road Builders Association's Safety Network, of which is contracted by WCB, to administer the 2003 traffic control training program. As a Master Trainer, Donna was involved with a committee that was part of revamping the New Traffic Control Industry. Donna and her partner run their own traffic control company.
Mary Alice Johnson
Mary Alice Johnson is a successful organic farmer who is active in the local organic farming community and an international public speaker on sustainable living. Mary Alice shares her experience in our organic farming and gardening courses.
Bill Johnston
Bill Johnston has been teaching for 20 years and joined Camosun College as a CE instructor in 2003. Bill creates a fun atmosphere in his class. He enjoys meeting new students and watching them learn knowing that he was a beginner, too.
Bill is the Operations Support Manager for Campus Security Services at the University of Victoria where he provides network administration and database development. He is a graduate of Camosun's Access Data Management Certificate program. Bill is an active member of the local theatre community. He is the past President and Art Director of Four Seasons Musical Theatre and has sat on the Boards of the Victoria Operatic Society and Oak Bay Community Theater. He is the co-founder of a local Dinner Theatre. He designed and built the database used by the company.
"Bill was excellent. He made a tricky subject clear. Bill is a natural teacher. I was dreading learning about databases - but after Bill's class I feel comfortable with tackling Access and perhaps even excited about it." P.M.
Sue Johnson RN, CCE
Sue Johnson, Victoria born, graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1979. With the support of her husband she went on to receive her certification in Childbirth Education while raising 3 young sons and graduated from Vancouver community college in 1986. Sue was one of the first students who commuted weekly during one term from Victoria to Vancouver to complete her studies. Sue has been teaching prenatal classes since 1986 and presently also works on the Mother/Babe unit at Victoria General Hospital . Here she feels it is a great honour and joy to care for some of her past prenatal moms (and dads!) and their precious new babies.
Glenn Jones
Glenn Jones is certified in natural gas vehicle installation and an automotive technician with over 30 years experience.
Robin Jones
Robin Jones is a professional landscape design consultant with over 20 years experience. Robin holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree and shares her expertise in the Landscape Design Fundamentals course.
Dawn Kardos BA, CPM
In addition to holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of New Brunswick, Dawn is a Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) with the Canadian Payroll Association, is in the process of obtaining her Certified Human Resource Professional Designation (CHRP) and a degree in Accounting. Dawn brings to her students and classroom over sixteen years of practical industry experience and knowledge working in payroll with varying software applications. She also contributes to the payroll profession by serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Canadian Payroll Association. As a SME Dawn reviews curriculum material and serves on various committees.
Mahesh Kumar
Along with his unstoppable energy, warm and approachable personal style and passion for teaching and life in general, Mahesh brings to the classroom over a decade of global corporate finance, financial management, management consulting and teaching experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Imperial College London. He has a strong track record of exceeding profitability and cost reduction targets, and implementing shareholder value and wealth creation strategies.
Mahesh is a noted public speaker on the subject of Fine Wine Investment and Portfolio Diversification. In his spare time, he authored the book Wine Investment for Portfolio Diversification – How Collecting Fine Wines Can Yield Greater Returns than Stocks and Bonds which won the 2006 Gourmand World Media Award for the "Best Wine Education Book in the World". Mahesh is currently writing his second book Collecting Fine Wine and Fine Art for Pleasure and Investment.
Mahesh is a full-time faculty member and Finance program leader for Camosun College in the School of Business. He is a London, UK-trained Chartered Management Accountant, Management Consultant and Taxation Practitioner. He holds a Bachelors Degree (Honours) in Accounting and Finance as well as an MBA (Finance Specialisation) and Diploma in Management from the Tanaka Business School, Imperial College London, UK and is currently a candidate with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.
Clint Lalonde
Clint Lalonde has worked as a web developer in both the private and public sectors since 2000. Clint has consulted and designed sites for clients such as the Municipality of Saanich, Village 900 Radio and the Victoria Grizzlies Hockey team. Currently, Clint is part of the Camosun Online department where he works with faculty to create instructor web pages and online courses.
"Clint Lalonde was very helpful and knowledgeable. If he didn't know the answer to a question he researched and brought the answer the following week." M.P.
Jodi Lang
Jodi Lang has 16 years practical experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in both the hospital and community laboratory services. She has been with LifeLabs (formerly MDS Metro Laboratories) since 1992. Jodi has been involved with Camosun's Medical Laboratory Assistant Program since 2002.
Rene LePagé
Rene LePagé was born and educated in Quebec where he received his "Language des signes du Quebec." Rene uses his excellent sense of humour to create an atmosphere which makes learning sign language exciting and enjoyable.
Jim Lepard
Jim Lepard has been involved in the field of word processing since 1980. Since 1990, he has been teaching computer courses for government and private enterprises. Jim joined Camosun College in 1992 as an instructor for Continuing Education.
Jim creates a relaxed training environment where students are encouraged to ask questions and share ideas. Jim enjoys writing computer training manuals and through his company has marketed these manuals to training centres in BC and across Canada.
Jim has been employed by the Provincial Government since 1993 and assists in providing software support. He became certified as a Microsoft Office Expert in 1998.
"Jim is a wonderful instructor. Engaging, thoroughly prepared and so aware of each of his students . The Word course is well instructed, precise content, great materials. Definitely a great opportunity to upgrade or to begin learning about Microsoft Office." D.L.M.
Rod Lidstone
Rod Lidstone is a Program Leader and an instructor in Camosun's Plumbing and Pipefitting Department and holds a Class A gas license. Rod is an approved instructor for the Hot Water Heating Association's program for plumbers and cross connection controls.
Michael Linehan
Michael Linehan, MEd, has been a professional instructor and presenter for thirty years. Through his Internet marketing and website development company, he assists clients ranging from one-person, home-based businesses to corporations to enhance the effectiveness of their websites.
Marlee Loiselle
Marlee is a qualified FoodSafe instructor certified by the FoodSafe Council and has experience teaching advanced FoodSafe to kitchen managers and chefs.
Ross Lyle
Ross Lyle is certified by AutoDesk as a qualified instructor to teach all levels of AutoCAD programs. Ross brings his many years of teaching in Camosun's Mechanical Engineering Technology program and practical experience in CAD/CAM applications.
Eliot Lowey, M.A. A.B.S
Mr. Lowey is the President of Diarkis Consulting Inc.(1995) and the Executive Partner of the Cascadia Counselling Clinic (1996) in Victoria, British Colunbia. Mr. Lowey instructs and consults in the areas of leadership development, effective teams, group process and problem solving. He is currently an instructor with City University and Camosun College. As a counselor, Mr. Lowey specializes in working with couples and families. He has particular expertise in the areas of family systems and anger management. Mr. Lowey and his teams have also developed six Train the Trainer Programs that are currently being utilized by the Province of British Columbia and the Canadian Department of National Defense. Five additional programs are being utilized by businesses, universities, and First Nations Bands in the United States and Canada. Mr. Lowey holds a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science from the Leadership Institute of Seattle, City University, Seattle Washington.
Ladan MacLucas, RT
Ladan MacLucas graduated from Camosun in 1989 with a diploma in Biology & Chemistry Science Technology after which she started work as a Technical Assistant in the lab. She received her Bachelor of Science from UVIC with a major in Biochemistry/Microbiology in 1995 and a Medical Laboratory Technologist diploma from NAIT in 2001. She has been working as a Lab Technologist since and is currently employed in the Chemistry and Hematology department at Royal Jubilee Hospital. She started teaching at Camosun in 1996 and looks forward every year to meeting the new students and seeing them through to graduation.
Paul Maher
Paul has 18 years experience in the graphic design and advertising industry working as a designer and senior art director. He has worked on projects that range from multi-tiered national campaigns to local community projects for organizations that include: Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management, Nortel, Canada Post, Cinematheque Canada, Money Mart, Credit Union National Association, Mount Royal Bagels, and the Canadian Golf Tourism Alliance.
His experience with design began in Ottawa where, after graduating with honours from Algonquin College, he honed his skills working on projects for various Federal Government and private sector agencies. The experience continues in BC, where for the past 12 years he has produced a myriad of projects for Provincial Government Ministries as well as private sector clients. After five years as senior art director for a well known local design company, he is now principal of his own graphic design and advertising studio.
Rene Maier
Rene Maier brings over 30 years of practice in both hospital and community laboratories to Camosun College. She has been an Instructor and Practicum Manager with the Medical Laboratory Assistant Program since its inception. She was instrumental in the program's development and acts as an instructor, Program Leader and Practicum Manager. Rene has outstanding communication and problem solving skills and is dedicated to both her career and the students.
Terry Manzo
Terry Manzo has 34 years experience in health care, working in both front-line positions and management. With an extensive background in Residential Care and Adult Day Programs, he currently works in Primary Health Care / Chronic Disease Management with the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Terry has been an instructor at Camosun College since 2002.
John Marriott
John Marriott has taught Traffic Control training for many years with the Ministry of Transportation, local colleges, and private Industry. He is also a member of the Provincial TCP training committee. John is a Certified Traffic Control Master Trainer contracted by the Construction Industries, BC Road builders Association's Safety Network, of which is contracted by WCB to Administer the 2003 traffic control training program.
Mary Martin
Mary Martin teaches in the Leadership Development program area. Mary is an organization development consultant who brings a diverse range of experience to her current business. Regardless of the topic at hand, her underlying purpose is to work in partnership with leaders to achieve productivity through the human potential of their organizations. She has a particular interest in women in leadership and has designed many programs with and for women.
Mary has had her own consulting practice for 9 years and has a wide range of clients mainly in the not-for-profit and public sectors. Having formerly been a manager in that environment herself, she brings real understanding of the dilemmas faced by leaders in these challenging times.
Dedicated to continuous personal and professional learning, Mary is an active contributor to her profession and her community. In 1996 she was the recipient of a YWCA Woman of Distinction award in the category of Education and Communication and in 2004 was nominated for a Teaching Excellence Award at Royal Roads University.
Rick Mawle
Rick Mawle taught in Camosun's Plumbing and Pipefitting department. He is an approved instructor for Cross Connection Controls for backflow prevention testing.
Maurice McFadden, C.I.P.
Along with his enthusiasm, Maurice McFadden, C.I.P. brings 29 years of Insurance experience into the classroom - including 17 years as a adjuster, investigating both auto and other claims and 12 years as a Field Supervisor involving supervision, training, education and licencing of "brokers". Maurice has also been a trainer with the Insurance Institute of BC for 17 years, teaching a variety of the insurance related courses.
Nancy McPhee, MA in Leadership
A facilitator, instructor and coach. Her career focus is working with organizations and people to enhance their effectiveness, particularly by building skills and awareness in creating collaborative working relationships.
Anne Megan Berg
Anne graduated in 1988 from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science. She has worked for the Vancouver Island Health Authority since 1990, mainly in the Core Lab and Transfusion Labs. Her current position is Safety and Education Technologist. Anne enjoys helping prepare students for their practicum. She also likes to hear their feedback after they have been out in the hospital environment. She teaches Safety and Infection Control as well as Medical Terminology. Safety and Infection Control is extremely relevant to the life of a Medical Lab Assistant and she tries her best to prepare them for what they will see in the laboratory. Anne has instructed for Camosun College since 2000.
Kellie Moniz, CGA
Kellie Moniz is a Certified General Accountant. She has worked in public practice for 15 years and government for 4 years. Kellie has spent a lot of her working career training clients and staff on the use of computer software programs, preparing financial statements and tax returns.
Kellie joined the Continuing Education teaching team at Camosun College in 2003 as an instructor for Simply Accounting and QuickBooks. In her words, "I enjoy teaching as it gives me the opportunity to meet new people and to help them achieve their goals."
Her hobbies and interests include gardening, cycling, cross stitching, traveling, renovating and spending time with family.
"Kellie is an excellent instructor, She gave a personable presentation, is very patient and has a good sense of humour. She made learning a great experience." J.M.
Ian Muirhead
Ian Muirhead is an FF certified fly casting instructor and professional fly fishing guide with over 30 years experience. Ian guides exclusively on Vancouver Island. His extensive knowledge of fly fishing along with his successful teaching techniques make his classes a must for anyone thinking about taking up fly fishing.
Linda Mulhall
Linda Mulhall has over twenty years experience as a facilitator and teaches in the leadership development program. Linda's strengths include organizational and staff development. One of her many accomplishments was to establish "Thrifty Foods College" - a joint partnership with Camosun College, to meet the company's leadership development training needs.
Linda has her own consulting company. She is certified as a Customer Service Excellence Trainer, Myers-Briggs Trainer and Constructive Living Coach. Linda's diverse range of experience is an asset to the leadership development program.
Robin Mullett
Robin is a professional agriculturist and biologist, certified by the Ministry of Environment to teach Pesticide Application, and has worked in the field of pest management in horticulture for over 30 years.
Nicolle Nattrass
A graduate of the University of Victoria, B.F.A. Acting Specialization, Nicolle also trained at the legendary Jacques Lecoq Theatre School in Paris. As a professional actress (CAEA/ACTRA) she began performing at regional theatres across Canada in 1991 and has extensive credits in theatre. She is a professional playwright (Playwrights Guild of Canada), her solo play, Brownie Points earned her two prestigious Jessie Award nominations for Outstanding Original Play & Outstanding Performance as well as receiving numerous Canadian productions and an American Premiere. It has also been adapted as a radio pilot with CBC and made into an award winning short film.
Angela Ndakwe
Angela has worked in a wide range of office and clinics as a medical office assistant for over 20 years. This allows her to bring a great wealth of practical skills and knowledge to create an interesting and stimulating classroom. Angela has taught for the last 3 years and is a dedicated instructor who strives to provide quality and excellent instruction to all of her students.
Ken Neiser
Ken Neiser is the instructor for our Linux Level I course, bringing many years of programming experience. Ken has a B.Sc. in Computing Science and is a Senior Programmer Analyst with the BC Government.
Mary Anne Neal, M. Ed.
Mary-Anne Neal brings many years of experience and knowledge to her position as instructor with the Leadership Development Certificate Program. Over the past twenty years, she has enjoyed success as a communications manager, entrepreneur, strategic planner, program developer, public relations expert, teacher and department head. Mary-Anne has earned awards for excellence in teaching, public speaking, sales and customer service. In her present position with the provincial government, she travels widely throughout the province presenting information, chairing meetings and conducting consultations. She has a strong background in facilitating workshops in leadership and communications.
Barbara Newton, B.Ed.
Barbara Newton combines teaching with over 20 years varied entrepreneurial experience. Barbara brings real world experience in manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, importing, exporting and trade show attendance to this practical course.
Olaf Nielsen
Olaf Nielsen has worked both in the private and public sectors for over 30 years. His background includes operation of a sole-proprietor contracting business, college instructor in both the private and public college sector, provincial government apprenticeship counselor and currently as Trades Training coordinator for Camosun College. Olafs' work as an apprenticeship counselor provided his knowledge in adjudicating applications to challenge British Columbia trade credentials. His role at Camosun also requires a close working relation with the Industry Training Authority and Industry Training Centre the two bodies responsible for all apprenticeship and trade challenger policies and procedures.
Robert Northcott
Robert Northcott has taught Purchasing Management courses for over 10 years at Camosun. He brings a background of transportation and inventory management and offers students a supported and interesting classroom experience.
Gilbert Noussitou
Gilbert is an instructor in Camosun's Culinary Arts Program. He is a graduate of Ecole Hoteliere Des Pyrenees in France and has over 20 years experience in some of the finest establishments of France, England and Canada.
Sean Novak
Sean Novak is a certified arborist with Oak Bay Parks and shares his knowledge & love of trees in Camosun's Tree Identification course.
Andre Ooievaar
Andre Ooievaar is the Program Leader in Camosun's Automotive Mechanic Technician Program. Andre is well known and respected for his contributions to upgrade training for local Automotive Industries.
Erin O'Sullivan
R.N., BScN, Certified pre-postnatal exercise specialist.
Erin has been facilitating interactive, entertaining, education-based groups for 10 years, aimed at improving the health status of families. Working from a primary prevention framework, Erin has successfully worked together with varied participants' to meet the learning needs of children, teens and adults.
Erin's nursing career has evolved into a specialization with the pre and postnatal family. Over the past 7 years, she has facilitated pre and postnatal education sessions for individuals and groups, while creating standards of practice within the community. She complements her commitment and knowledge of healthy pregnancies and families with further interest and education in fitness and nutrition.
Since 2001, Erin has been teaching prenatal education with Camosun College. With an energetic, knowledgeable presentation style, she prides herself on incorporating innovative activities with the most current knowledge and practices for pre/postnatal care. Erin understands the importance of accessing the plethora of community resources/supports available for pre-postnatal families and enjoys sharing that knowledge with participants.
Micheline Ouimet
Micheline has over 23 years of experience in the hospitality industry particularly in the restaurant and hotel business. Her experience in the industry is very broad from small fine dining establishment to high volume restaurants, full service hotels, bistro/bakery and catering special events. Micheline has worked at all levels from the kitchen, waitress, manager, F&B general manager to being an owner/operator. She has also worked at many well-known restaurants such as Il Giardino, The William Tell, Bishop's, Le Crocodile, The Teahouse, C, and hotels such as Hotel Vancouver, The Wedgewood and Ramada. She was an instructor at King George International College teaching the Hotel Management Diploma program in Vancouver. At the present time, she teaches the bartender training certificate course at Camosun College.
Ivan Oxford
Captain Ivan Oxford graduated from Memorial University's School of Maritime Studies and is a Ship's Master with over 20 years experience. Ivan is the Program Leader in Camosun's Nautical Department and is certified to teach the Marine Emergency Duties program and Ship Security Officer training.
Doug Panton
M.A. in Kinesiology, B.Ed. in Physical Education, Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, Sifu (teacher in Hung Fut Kung Fu)
Doug Panton has been teaching for eight years in post secondary, secondary and elementary schools. In addition to his teaching, Doug's many years of experience as a practicing exercise professional, family counselor, outward bound instructor and basketball coach are enhanced by his post-graduate work on the effects of Kung Fu on fall prevention and quality of life in seniors. He brings great passion, commitment and enthusiasm to his teaching at Camosun.
Al Paterson
Allan began his Plumbing/ Gas fitting apprenticeship in Ontario in 1986. After completing his apprenticeship and working in Ontario, he relocated to Vancouver Island in 1992. He has worked in Alberta and B.C. over the years on large Industrial and commercial / institutional construction projects. He currently holds a Plumbing TQ in Ontario, an Interprovincial Plumbing TQ issued in BC, an Interprovincial Steampipe/Pipe-fitter TQ issued in Alberta, an Ontario Gas'B' ticket and a British Columbia Gas 'B' Ticket. Allan brings a wide variety and 22 years of experience to Camosun's Plumbing and Piping department.
Philip Parker, B.A.Sc, P. Eng
Phil Parker is a Professional Engineer and graduate of UBC with over 10 years of progressive experience in facility planning, design, construction and management with experience in the application of materials science and engineering to assess and correct building envelope performance problems. Acknowledged as an accredited expert on matters of building design and quality control by BC's Supreme Court, Phil's work has also been recognized by his peers with awards from the City of Vancouver and the Consulting Engineers Association of BC.
Baldev Pooni
Baldev Pooni is certified by Autodesk to instruct AutoCAD and other Autodesk product courses. Baldev is an experienced instructor having taught students at all levels in the use and application of AutoCAD.
Cathy Reed
Cathy has been a writer and editor for 25 years, working in the journalism, government, and business sectors. She currently works almost exclusively online, specializing in business writing and editing, academic editing, and manuscript/e-book editing. Her clients are business persons, academics and individuals from countries all over the world, many whose first language is not English. She has a BA in English, an MA in Organization Development, and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Tammy Regier
Tammy Regier focuses her teaching around graphic design, web design and software applications used in these respective industries. Tammy has operated a freelance business in both Australia and Canada with international cliental that include Mirvac, Henry Pollack & Associates, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, ANA Hotel and locally she built Columbia Fuels Intranet.
Prior to moving to Victoria, Tammy was a Graphic Designer/Trainer for Douglas College in Vancouver. Currently, she is a faculty instructor of design courses in Camosun's Mechanical Engineering and Visual Arts Departments. Her classes are high energy with engaging material.
"Teaching was excellent. She did a great job of presenting clearly and was always receptive to questions. Thanks for a worthwhile course. Well prepared and with obvious knowledge of the topics." K.E.
Stephen Reid
Stephen is a novelist, playwright, poet, and essayist who believes writing should not be about how to split your infinitives or re-dangle your participles. His workshops will show you how to connect with, and write about, what really matters to you. His courses are entertaining, challenging, and potentially life altering.
Peter Rehor
An acknowledged world expert on the role of activity in combating childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes and an accomplished internationally competitive athlete, Dr. Peter Rehor has led the development of a cluster of new sport and wellness-related programs at the College. Dr. Rehor's leadership in sport, health and wellness spans three countries (Australia, the United States and Canada) and includes a number of years early in his career on Vancouver Island as Coordinator of Health and Physical Education & Outdoor Education at School District #71 in Courtenay, BC.
Kelly Reibin
Kelly is a certified Level A Welder. He has over 23 years experience in the welding field.
Mark Reuten
Mark Reuten operates Nomad Boatbuilding., specializing in the construction and restoration of small wooden boats. Mark got his start in boatbuilding during an earlier career as a commercial artist and industrial designer when he started building canoes and kayaks for his own use. He went to study traditional wooden boatbuilding full time, graduating from the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding OM 1996. Mark has been building boats ever since, and participated in the construction of the 130' Grand Banks schooner Pacific Grace, whose home port is Victoria and has made several trips to the Eastern Arctic, working with Inuit elders to re-introduce traditional skin-on-frame kayak-building skills to the community in Nunavut.
Tom Rippon
Tom Rippon has operated his own business, Avalon Institute Inc., for over twenty-five years. Concurrently, Tom is an instructor at Camosun College in the Business Administration and Leadership Development programs; he is also Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University in the Faculty of Management. He publishes and presents papers at national and international conferences, and peer reviews manuscripts for publication in journals. Tom's research interests include: Culture and a Culture of Peace; Peace and Security; Ethics; Corporate Social Responsibility; The Environment of Business; Efficacy of United Nations missions; and, Human Resource Management. He is the Editor-In-Chief for the Culture of Peace Online Journal.
Tom has professional affiliations with the: International Peace Research Association; Canadian Pugwash Group; Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence; International Society for Research on Aggression; Canadian and American Psychological Associations; Academy of Management; Canadian International Council and, the British Columbia Human Resource Management Association; among other affiliations.
Caroline Rissley
Caroline Rissley has been teaching computer software since 1988 and started at Camosun College in 1992. During the past 18 years, she has also taught in other colleges and companies in British Columbia and in England. Caroline finds teaching computers an exciting and challenging experience. As an instructor, she strives to give every student a sense of personal achievement and independence using their computer. She loves to travel and communicate; and each day in a computer class is a new journey into the technological world. It is an adventure she shares with the adult students taking her courses. Her classes are informal, focused and a lot of fun!
"The secret of education is respecting the pupil" -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Enthusiastic teacher with loads of information in a non-threatening environment. Caroline Rissley is the best Adult Ed. teacher I have ever encountered." J.H.
Laura Ritonja, MD, CCFP, CoE
Laura Ritonja is an experienced family physician with a longstanding interest in teaching, geriatrics and palliative care. She received her medical degree from Queen's University in 1996 and completed a Family Medicine residency in 1998 and a Care of the Elderly fellowship in 1999, through the University of Ottawa. Prior to moving to Victoria in 2001, she taught geriatrics to medical students and family medicine residents through the University of Ottawa. Patient education is also a regular part of her professional activity. She began her association with Camosun College in 2006 with the introduction of the Palliative Care course. She strives for an interactive, stimulating environment in her classes and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm with other adult learners.
Brent Ritson
Brent is a certified horticulturist and arborist with Saanich Parks and is an instructor in the Pruning and Maintenance of Trees course.
Karen Robinson
Karen Robinson has more than 25 years experience as a consultant, teacher and project manager in the areas of information technology and education. She has taught college students, business clients and continuing education students. In the classroom, she likes nothing better than helping students demystify technology, and learn how to use software tools to get the job done.
Lee Rome
Lee Rome brings 25 years experience in diverse organizations having filled managerial, entrepreneurial, and consulting roles in government, building design, construction and healthcare. He has an MA in Leadership and Training and a primary focus on assisting individuals in developing their own styled of leadership. A practicing coach and trainer, he recently co-developed the first postgraduate level executive coach training program in Canada. Lee's work is founded on the belief that the key to organizational performance is found in the hearts of the individuals in the organization. His style is both catalytic and collaborative. His clients include leaders in business, health care, universities, and crown corporations.
Training with Lee is both theoretical and experiential and is founded on the belief that true leadership begins with honest self-reflection and a commitment to sustained learning. Leadership is no more and no less than the willingness to be accountable, both to ones own evolution and to that of others. Organizational objectives are a byproduct of this commitment.
The classroom is enlivened with the willingness of participants to be forthright in working with the real challenges they face in their leadership. Facing challenges with humor and transparency in the company of other leaders creates a productive learning environment.
When not working as a coach and trainer, Lee can be found sailing the coast of British Columbia.
Kathie Ross, BBA CGA
Kathie is a Certified General Accountant with extensive experience in public practice and government. Kathie has her MBA and a BBA with concentrations in Accounting and Information Technology. She has been an adult education instructor for many years and loves to teach people new computer skills.
"I appreciated the time you spent to ensure our understanding and clarifying when we did not. You gave us a great basic understanding of how to use Simply Accounting." C.O.
Cam Russell
Cam originated the Fine Furniture Program at Camosun College in 1987 after completing his Benchwork-Joinery Trades Qualification, and a Bachelor of Education degree in Industrial Education in 1980. The Fine Furniture Program has graduated over two hundred students in skills related to the design, construction, finishing and restoration of furniture. Cam was one of the founding members of the Vancouver Island Woodworker's Guild in 1982 and has published several articles in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Tracy Scott
Tracy Scott is a consultant and trainer who specializes in business communications, leadership skills and professional development.
Terry Seed
Terry Seed is an instructor in Camosun College's Culinary Arts Program. He is a qualified FoodSafe instructor and classically-trained chef whose recipes have been widely published in Canadian periodicals and cookbooks.
Charles Sherman
Charles began teaching the Web Design Certificate program at Camosun College in June 2001. He has written and developed much of the program curriculum, which is constantly evolving.
He likes meeting new people and learning new ideas. In his words, "Teaching challenges me to keep ahead of the curve in my field of work and I meet some pretty nice people." He likes to challenge the student, and give them chance to challenge him. Charles likes to keep things informal but focused in class.
Charles has been self employed since 2000 with his own web design and application development company. He is a graduate of Camosun's Business Administration (Finance) Program. When away from the computer, Charles enjoys mountain biking and being away from the computer.
"Charles is enthusiastic and very effectively connects real word skills to the full resource of the software applications. He is very encouraging to students. Good connection between skills needed and concepts for the work world." A.F.
David J. Slemin
David J. Slemin is a young carpenter/foreman, with a passion for construction tricks and techniques he feels anyone can learn. David has a broad scale of experience from "high-ball" framing in California, to setting marble in the Uplands. He intends to share very basic building tips to help lighten your next project. With over ten years experience, David is eager to share pointers such as, "Setting and Sinking" a 3" spike, straightening a 40 ft. wall with two fingers, cutting clean lines quickly, and turning a drop of water into a level. David's teaching style is clear with an emphasis on visual examples.
Caleb Small, BSc, ISp
Caleb has over thirty years experience in the Information Technology industry as instructor, consultant, systems analyst and software developer. He has specialized in Oracle Database technology for the last 12 years working for Oracle Corporation and many other industry clients. He brings a valuable combination of real-world experience and teaching skill to the classroom.
Mike Sroka
Mike Sroka has been a commercial photographer in Canada and the United States for more than 25 years. His work has appeared in more than 40 major publications and he has produced photographic images for more than 200 national and international clients including: Harley-Davidson, Miller Brewing, Diet Pepsi, Cadillac, S.C. Johnson, Firestone, and Mariott Hotels. He was the Manager of Photographic Services for the National Safety Council in Chicago, is a published author, and was an official photographer for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. He was also a senior photography instructor at the Alberta College of Art and Design and taught at the University of Calgary. In 2008, he was a featured speaker at the "Frame by Frame" Photo Forum.
A Foundation for the Arts grant recipient, his fine-art work has appeared in various galleries and is found in several private and corporate collections. Work from his public exhibition "West/Southwest", featuring First Nations subjects, was the basis for the Siksika Blackfoot Bicentennial Project and used for the cover of the book, "The Unconquered Hearts". His coffee table book, "Snowbirds: Behind The Scenes With Canada's Air Demonstration Team", is an in-depth, behind the scenes look at Canada's military aerobatic team.
Chris Stask
Chris Stask is a Level "A", Red Seal certified welder with a Provincial Instructors Diploma in welding. Chris has over 25 years experience in several major industries as a Welder, Fabricator, and Millwright. His enthusiasm in teaching his trade and sharing his unique experiences, such as underwater burning and welding, creates a relaxed and informative program.
Bridey Stirling, RN, BScN, MPH, PhD
Dr. Stirling has been a Registered Nurse for 12 years. Prior to her qualification as an RN, she worked as an LPN. Bridey is an Epidemiologist, focusing primarily on cancer and HIV prevention. She has practiced internationally in countries such as Kenya, Malawi and India. She assisted with large-scale immunization programs in rural areas outside of Lilongwe, traveling with the nurses of the Lutheran Ambulance Service. Bridey is currently an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.
Jim Stratford
Jim Stratford is a certified Level A Welder, and Level 2 Welding Inspector. He is also certified as a Welding instructor, holds an Inter Provincial Red Seal in welding, and has over 20 years experience in the welding and fabricating trade.
Mitch Stringer
Mitch Stringer is a freelance photographer (with over 18 years experience) and an instructor of photography (for over 15). He has been the photography instructor for Camosun College's Applied Communication Program for the past 10 years, as well as teaching several evening and weekend non-credit courses for the College. In addition Mitch is a core instructor at the Western Academy of Photography, both for the Written Image and Professional Photography courses. He is in demand for his freelance work in commercial, portrait & wedding photography.
Mark Swanwick
Mark Swanwick, instructor in Camosun's Carpentry Apprenticeship Program, was the winner of the BC Regional Skills Competition (1991) and brings his practical experience to provide real-life examples for students.
Norma Switzer, RT, BSc, CQM
Norma graduated from BCIT in 1998 with a diploma in Med Lab Technology. After working as a technologist in the hospital for 5 yrs she returned to UVIC to complete her BSc, majoring in Psychology. She became very passionate about training and developing procedures for staff after completing a certificate in Quality Management. She was able to create and implement training material and operating procedures through her position as Quality Assurance Leader.
Norma enjoys sharing her knowledge and learning from others. She believes in a lifelong committment to learning. This will be her first year instructing in the Med Lab Assistant Program.
Paul Syme
Paul Syme teaches in Camosun's Automotive Mechanic Technician Program, has over 25 years experience in the mechanical trade and teaching all levels of students.
Dave Tyre
MSc, MMM, CD
Dave is a Transport Canada certified marine captain and an Industry Canada certified radio communications instructor and examiner. His experience comes from years at sea as both a radio officer and bridge watchkeeping officer. When not instructing he is usually in command of vessels on the BC coast or the Caribbean. Before moving to the merchant marine he completed 27 years in the Canadian Navy as a communications specialist.
Albert Van Akker
Albert Van Akker is a qualified carpenter with many years' experience in the construction trade. Albert shares his expertise in Carpentry IP.
Francois Viquesnel
Francois has spent 6 years promoting the French hospitality industry abroad. Born in Paris, he has a natural passion for his home town and knows several different Parisian districts intimately. Francois has extensive teaching experience in the most prestigious French business schools and has taught in more than 10 different countries. He also shares his enthusiasm about French language and culture as a French assistant at Camosun College.
Dave Western
Dave has over 20 years experience in the wood working trade. He earned City and Guilds accreditation in both Cabinet making and Advanced Furniture Design from the London College of Furniture (UK) and holds the Interprovincial Joinery Trades Qualification. Dave also has a Bachelor of Education from UBC. Currently he runs two woodworking businesses: Offcut Designs, where, in partnership with artist Jan Buehler, Dave creates custom art furniture, and David Western Lovespoons where he carves Welsh lovespoons to commission order.
Leonard Weaver
Leonard is a graduate of the Camosun College Plumbing Program. He holds a red seal in plumbing and a B ticket in gas fitting. Leonard has field experience ranging from residential plumbing & heating, with experience in gas & electric furnaces, fireplaces and boilers, to commercial systems in the millions of BTU's.
He is easy going and loves to share his knowledge with others through teaching. In his spare time, Leonard trains in the Aikido martial art and enjoys cooking.
Nick Woppenkamp
Nick is a Camosun College alumni, having graduated from the Medical Laboratory Assistant Program in 2002. After working at Royal Jubilee Hospital for 3 years Nick enrolled in the biochemistry/microbiology program at UVic and is nearly finished his B.Sc. Currently teaching the same program he graduated from, he brings 7 years experience in the field and strives to teach in a light casual atmosphere.
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