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Tracy Punchard

" I have the joy of being inspired every day I come to work at Selkirk College." - Tracy Punchard, Dean, School of Industry Trades and Training, School of Hospitality and Tourism, School of the Arts After completing her PhD at the University of British Columbia, Tracy joined Selkirk College as a faculty member teaching English, composition, and technical writing. She has served as President of the

Liz Cleyn

A 2019 graduate of St. Lawrence College-Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Liz Cleyn began her career at the Ottawa Hospital, where she worked in internal medicine and an emergency offload inpatient department for three years. Following this, Liz embraced the adventure of travel nursing in British Columbia, where she developed a love for the Kootenays. Driven by a deep

Amanda Lipke

Instructor, Nursing Amanda Lipke graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Selkirk College in 2021. She then completed her emergency nursing specialty through BCIT, and her career has been focused on the emergency department. Amanda is currently working on her MSN through UBCO. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, being outdoors in the

Shawn Curran

Instructor, Digital Fabrication & Design Shawn Curran grew up in Nelson, spent some time away and happily moved back to raise his family, as he loves the Kootenays. He specializes in organization and documentation and has been part of growth in all previous companies he’s worked for. Shawn has a passion for learning and excelling and is a graduate of the Selkirk College Plant Operator Program. He

Cory Drew

Cory is a researcher at the Selkirk Technology Access Centre and is an instructor in the Digital Fabrication Program. He has his Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman’s certification for both the Machinist and Millwright trades. While working as a researcher at the college, Cory is involved in the development and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies. Also, in the role of researcher, he

Darcy Falkenhagen

Darcy has been a proud member of Selkirk College since 2008. After ten years teaching and coordinating in the International Department, she is now the Learning Skills Coordinator on the Tenth Street Campus. During her time at Selkirk, Darcy has also worked on international educational projects in Taiyuan, China and Kisumu, Kenya. In addition, she is a Teaching and Learning Fellow, member of the

Jenna Beauchamp

Jenna Beauchamp is a dedicated practitioner with an Associate's Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from British Columbia's Institute of Technology. Born and raised in the Kootenays, Jenna's journey has taken her across the province, from pursuing further education on Vancouver Island to eventually returning to her roots to be close to family and embrace the outdoor opportunities the

Jennifer Preston

Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jen graduated from the Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) Program at Selkirk College and since has worked as an RN in various roles both in the community and in acute care settings. A large part of her career has been focused on mental health and substance use programs. She has worked as an addictions research nurse in Vancouver and locally as a case

Sarah Somerville

With a master's degree in social justice and gender studies, Sarah Somerville has developed a strong feminist framework, which she uses to approach all of her work. Sarah’s previous academic work included identifying and reducing barriers for women accessing shelter spaces in Ontario, as well as examining local feminist history and activism in rural and isolated communities. She also has a long

Simone Fischer

Instructor, Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant Simone Fischer is an LPN with over eight years of experience and two specialties, including perioperative and orthopedic technician. She is always willing to challenge herself by finding new opportunities to grow as a nurse and, ultimately, a person. She really enjoys teaching and is excited and honoured to be a part of students' learning

Jessica Morin

Jessica grew up in Southwestern Ontario and comes from Ojibway, French Canadian and Polish ancestry. She is a graduate of the Human Services Diploma Program at Selkirk College (2013) and holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University (2018). In 2022, she completed the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) from Vancouver Community College. Jessica began working at Selkirk

Dianne Biin

Dianne is from the Tsi Del Del community in Tsilhqot’in territory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University (1994) and a Master of Education from University of British Columbia (2016). Dianne has worked as a community development and revitalization consultant, an Indigenous event planner, and facilitator and educator. She worked at Camosun College from 2011 to 2020 as an