Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
A life long learner with a "Learner Centered Philosophy" and a passion for developing talent from within. Special interests in applied research and the value it brings to the organization and community. Strives to bring forward initiatives that support indigenous, international and immigrant learners. Appointed to the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) in 2014 Synergy Award for Innovation recipient in 2015 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) 2016. Manitoba Trucking Associate Member of the year 2014 Past President of the Canadian Association of Motive Power Educators (CAMPE) of Canada. President of the bargaining unit and negotiations committee of Red River College for 9 years.
Educational consultant with 20 plus years of experience in educational administration, change management, workforce development, quality assurance, curriculum development and indigenous training initiatives. Specialization in trades, technology and STEM programming.
Academic leadership within the college for Teacher Education, Program Curriculum Development, Library Services, Teaching Learning Technology Center, E-Tv Studio and Academic Research Activities
Divisional academic leadership within the School of Transportation. Aviation and Manufacturing. Provided academic leadership to certificate, diploma, apprenticeship and product service training within the motive power and heavy industry sectors. Also was actively involved in applied research projects that involved clean technologies relating to emissions and alternative propulsion systems specific to the transportation industries.
Academic Coordinator and Instructor within the Heavy Duty Technician program of Red River College. Specialized in training related to internal combustion engine, engine management systems, climate control systems, fuel systems and ABS.