Associate Director of Education

• May 2023 - Present

To help continue the efforts of Gord’s call to action to build a better Canada. Inspired by the story of Chanie Wenjack. The fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. To help continue the efforts of Gord’s call to action to build a better Canada. Inspired by the story of Chanie Wenjack. The fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Indigenous Success Advisor and High School Teacher

• Sep 2021 - May 2023

Administration - Administrative Coordinator

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2021

- Oversee operations of curriculum, academics, discipline and programming for the entire High School (Grade 8-12).- Lead the transition to Dogwood Diploma and post-secondary accreditation.- Assist graduate applications to post-secondary programming.- Presently teaching Chemistry 11, Biology 11, Environmental Science 12.- Coordinating, organizing, and leading the locally developed High School Elective Courses.- Created and implemented a successful Cooperative Education Program.- Lead efforts to integrate lessons into the Outdoor Education Experience and skiing experience.- Fostered and developed community partnerships and financial funding agreements with Whistler Blackcomb (Vail Resorts).- Risk Manager and Safety Officer for Lil’wat Nation.- Co-operative Education and Skills Link Consultant for First Nation Education Steering Committee and the Canadian Federal Government. Show less

Cooperative Education Coordinator and Science Teacher

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

- Organized cooperative work experiences for students in the greater Sea-to-Sky corridor.- Taught a wide variety of high school grades and subjects. - Coordinated, organized and lead elective courses such as Modern Art, Outdoor Leadership, and Improv.- Coordinated efforts between teachers to integrate lessons into the elective courses while guiding student success. - Lead and organize student leadership development courses.

Tail Guide

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2021

- Guided clients on backcountry heli-ski trips. - Medic and camp hand on The North Face and Sherpa Cinema 2016 film Tsirku released on Youtube. - Produced the film “Belongs to the Youth.” An exploration project on First Nation Youth employment as ski guides. - Belongstotheyouth.com - Film Premiered at the 43rd Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, CA. - Guided clients on backcountry heli-ski trips. - Medic and camp hand on The North Face and Sherpa Cinema 2016 film Tsirku released on Youtube. - Produced the film “Belongs to the Youth.” An exploration project on First Nation Youth employment as ski guides. - Belongstotheyouth.com - Film Premiered at the 43rd Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, CA.

Senior Science Teacher and Outdoor Education Coordinator

• Jan 2010 - Jan 2016

- Experience teaching Science 8, Science 9, Science 10, Biology 11, Earth Science 11, and Geography 12. - Coordinating, organizing, and leading the Grade 2-10 Outdoor Education Experiences at York House School. - Coordinate efforts between teachers to integrate the lesson into the Outdoor Education Experience. - Guiding the development of Risk Management Practices at York House School. - Guiding the Advanced Outdoor Education Program, aimed at ecological literacy, leadership, and facilitating students' ability to complete Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements. - York House School Duke of Edinburgh Sponsor. - Ski Team Coach, Sr. Improv Coach, Retro Gaming Club Leader and International Trip Leader. Show less

Environmental Education Coordinator

• Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

- Designed an integrated program that brings Environmental/Experiential Education to Grade 1-12. - Coordinated efforts through all admin levels. (Principals, Superintendents, REEL Coordinator, etc.). - Tailored specific lessons for teachers, introduced new techniques to other teachers. - Designed and personally taught integrated lessons. - Designed an integrated program that brings Environmental/Experiential Education to Grade 1-12. - Coordinated efforts through all admin levels. (Principals, Superintendents, REEL Coordinator, etc.). - Tailored specific lessons for teachers, introduced new techniques to other teachers. - Designed and personally taught integrated lessons.

Field Course Instructor

• Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

- Organized, instructed and facilitated 3, 5 & 14-day field courses. - In-class theory instruction as well as field instruction to 2nd and 3rd-year. students at Lakehead University. - Conducted final course evaluations for students. - Managed class funds and equipment resources. - Implemented Risk Management Policy at all times. - Organized, instructed and facilitated 3, 5 & 14-day field courses. - In-class theory instruction as well as field instruction to 2nd and 3rd-year. students at Lakehead University. - Conducted final course evaluations for students. - Managed class funds and equipment resources. - Implemented Risk Management Policy at all times.