"I believe that learning is a life-long process, and I look forward to being a part of the positive learning environment of Selkirk College, where we all play a role in one way or another to each other's success." –Jodi Barlow
Advisor, Co-op Services; Instructor, Integrated Environmental Planning Celina is an educator with a background in environmental science and hydrology. She completed her graduate studies in hydrology and has a passion for exploring water-related ecosystems and their dynamics. Celina has experience working in the environmental sector, focusing on reclamation and revegetation of disturbed areas
"I chose Psychology to help me transform myself... and as I travelled through the path, I learned more of it to facilitate transformation of others. I believe 'to give is to gain' and my profession has always proven this right." - Madhyastha All of Sahana's education has been completed in India and for over 13 years, she taught clinical psychology at Manipal University, India. Sahana's doctoral
Jayme is passionate about bringing people together to co-create resilient communities. She gets to do this work through varied applied social science research projects at Selkirk Innovates. Jayme is called to work on complex issues facing us today, such as climate change, homelessness, poverty and water governance. Jayme is a graduate of Selkirk College. She completed a diploma in Integrated
Max is a faculty assistant in the Digital Fabrication & Design Program, combining hands-on experience and knowledge in advanced manufacturing. He assists students with their CAD/CAM processes and project management, focusing primarily on the hands-on aspects of their work. Max mentors students in using CNC machinery, helping them refine their technical skills while fostering creativity, critical
Robin’s education in the field of ceramics has been wide-ranging and includes educational training from four institutions, in three different countries. With a completed BFA from Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, AB, Canada, Robin also studied at Kootenay School of the Arts, in Nelson, BC, Canada, at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia and completed his MFA
Instructor, Anthropology A fellow of the school of graduate studies (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Sociology) Heather’s thesis work examined the self-produced social media discourse of Canadian sex workers, advocates, and allies that countered harmful narratives of sex work through the COVID-19 crisis. After graduating, she/they proudly worked in the community sector for the St. John’s
Packing more than 25 years of traditional media experience, Bob arrived to the position of Communications Coordinator & Community Liaison in 2013 where he has helped tell the inspiring story of post-secondary education at Selkirk College. Raised in Calgary, Bob began his own post-secondary journey in 1985 at the University of Calgary before switching to the School of Broadcasting at Mount Royal
As a proud alum of Selkirk College, Leeza is grateful to continue being a part of the college community. She completed the Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology Diploma in 2018 and the bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems in 2020. After studying with the School of Environment & Geomatics at Selkirk College, she enjoyed co-op student positions with the BC Ministry of Forests’
Marita Harinen is a graduate of biological engineering at the University of Guelph. She is passionate about teaching and has more than 10 years of experience. She teaches math and physics. Marita used to be a Student & Campus Life Programmer within the Athletics & Recreation. She is a certified personal trainer, yoga/fitness instructor, and holistic nutritionist, and has a yoga series on Rogers TV
HSER Program Coordinator/Instructor, Early Childhood Care and Education I was hired at Selkirk College in December 2013 and have been teaching part time since January 2014 in both the ECCE and post basic Infant/Toddler certificate programs. I received my first formal post-secondary training in Early Childhood Education and graduated with a Diploma in Human Services from Selkirk College in 1994. As
Tracey holds a PhD in Rural Studies from the University of Guelph, an MSc in GIS from the University of Southampton (UK), a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from UBC and an Advanced Diploma in GIS from BCIT. For her PhD, Tracey examined the socioeconomic implications of cannabis legalization to the rural Kootenays, a long-time cannabis producing region. Tracey has taught and researched at Selkirk