PoT/COM Team 2010-11
Frank Baumann - Problem-based Learning
I retired from the North Vancouver school district after 34 years. The
last 18 years I was in the role of an elementary principal. I am happily
beginning my seventh year at UBC. Philosophy of education is a topic
I like reading and thinking about. In my spare time, I am trying to
become a better photographer.
Denise Beck - Kindergarten/Primary
This will be my second year as a Faculty Advisor with TEO in the KIPP program. I am seconded from the West Vancouver District where I have taught for the past 16 years, teaching grades K through 7. I balance work with my family, friends and favourite travel spots - Spain and Costa Rica (my Spanish is dreadful). I love skiing and hiking, and I am learning to play golf (it is a dumb sport). I enjoy cooking and eating good food, reading and gardening.
Adrienne Boulton-Funke - Secondary
Art
I have taught Visual Art in an art gallery and elem, middle and secondary
in SK and BC for 15 years. I am doing a PhD in Art Education. The greatest
joys in my life come from my family and teaching. My interests include
traveling, kayaking, slow pitch & camping, although these are generally
set aside by research and coursework -- examining teacher practice,
student learning and impact of educational reforms on Visual Art in
schools. I want to reinvigorate my art practice in ceramics and will
when I figure out how to add 10 more hrs to a day.
Mary Brooks - Diversity
After more than 25 years of teaching in northern districts of the Prairie Provinces and in the Yukon, I returned to university with the goal of trying to understand the many inequities I saw in the often remote schools where I taught. I have been living in Metro Vancouver since 2001 and have been privileged to work with teacher candidates since that time. I enjoy all things musical and take pleasure in walking and hiking in and around Metro Vancouver. I also love to visit my daughters and grandchildren whom I’m trying to persuade to move to Vancouver.
Dot Clouston - Problem-based Learning
Both my teacher training and my beginning years as a teacher
were in Newfoundland. Since 1982, my teaching home has been in Richmond
where I taught Kindergarten to Grade 5. Presently, I am on a secondment
from my school district and working in as an Adjunct Teaching Professor.
I teach several sections of Math Education with various cohorts through
EDCP. In Sept.2008, I joined the Problem Based Learning Cohort as a mentor
and FA. In my spare time I can often be found packing or unpacking boxes
to move house yet again.
Kristi Crowe - West Kootenays Teacher Ed
Originally from Langley, BC, I have been living and teaching in the West Kootenays for the past 10 years. I began working in the Kootenay Lake SD as a primary teacher and have also taught intermediate grades and worked as a Literacy & Early Learning Facilitator. Most recently, I have been principal of a K-6 rural school. I have been seconded to coordinate UBC’s WKTEP Program. I have a passion for learning and enjoy living with my husband Mark and our young daughter Elise in Nelson, where I love to ski and mountain bike.
Alison Diesvelt - Arts-based Cohort
I am inspired by working with future teachers and grateful for all the extraordinary people in my life. I taught as an elem. generalist in Vancouver since 1998 and prior to this worked for 13 years as an artist-in-residence with the VSB, Artstarts and the Royal Conservatory's "Learning Through the Arts" program. I am passionate about developing an integrated curriculum that incorporates social justice issues, sustainability, SEL and the arts. Favourite travel spots: Europe, Turkey, Egypt, Barbados, Mexico & Tahiti. I enjoy yoga, reading, cooking, gardening, walking in nature and spending time with family.
David Dunnigan - Self-regulated/Middle Yrs
After a misspent youth practicing law, I found my true vocation in teaching. I’ve been teaching Grade 4/5 in Coquitlam for the past 6 years; prior to that I was a middle school teacher. I am a graduate of UBC.several times over (incl.the BEd program. My wife Kim is a teacher in Richmond, and my daughter Teresa is an accomplished horseback rider. My leisure time is spent walking my hyper-active dog Kira, driving my daughter to the stables, and sometimes teaching guitar to adults through the Vcr Moveable Music School and the Georgia Strait Guitar Workshop.
Mike Greenway - Secondary Generalists
Retired Secondary Principal from Burnaby
Subject expertise - generalist although I taught Science, Chemistry,
Physics and Mathematics
Married - wife, 4 children and 2 grandsons. My wife and daughter are
teachers
Activities: renovating, travelling, reading. I recently hiked the Inca
Trail to Machu Pichu with my son and then went to the Galapogos Islands
-- it was the trip of a lifetime!
Bruce Gurney - Secondary Science
My teaching responsibilities are shared between the Faculty of Education where I am an instructor for Secondary Science Methods, PoT and COM in the fall term, and Sutherland Secondary in North Van where I teach Science and Geology in the spring term. I thoroughly enjoy living in the balance point between theory and practice that this appointment affords me.
My passions are defined by some of the things I like to hold in my hands: a kayak paddle, a hiking stick, a passport, a rock hammer, and the handlebars of a big, black motorcycle.
Eric Hanson - Secondary Science
Eric is in his third season with PoT after a 33 year career in Richmond, teaching chemistry, biology and general science, as well as history and socials. A year's teaching exchange in Adelaide South Australia made him an Aussie-o-phile and a passionate wine lover. Besides teaching adolescents and teacher candidates, Eric has spent decades running wine appreciation courses in Metro Vancouver. Eric lives in Steveston with his wife, Leah, and has two daughters, Robyn and Erin, both whom are UBC alumni. His other interests include cooking, jogging, reading, and the outdoors.
Sylvia Helmer - Teaching English Lang Learners
My love of learning and teaching bring me to this role in the TELL teaching cohort - after 3 decades of teaching at a wide range of levels, in several subject areas and support roles, and in some rather unusual places. Roles in Vancouver have included student support as classroom teacher or support teacher, teacher support as district consultant and, most recently, Manager of the District Reception & Placement Centre.
Picture taken in Hawaii at Christmas….one of those places my family keeps dragging me to….sigh poor me.
Lawrence Holbrook - Self-regulated/MiddleYrs.
Seconded from Coquitlam where I teach the subjects of Humanties, PE,
and HCE
Favourite movie: This is Spinal Tap
Catch phrase: "You've got to be kidding!"
Enjoys: Running, red licorice
Rémi Lacroix - French Specialists
Salut! I was born and raised in Québec City. Taught in Alberta before moving to beautiful BC where I've been teaching for almost 20 years. I enjoy music and art and taught cello to children for many years in ‘ la belle province’. Planning to learn how to play guitar. Love animals and nature. Enjoy gardening, reading, and taking the odd dance, art, or cooking classes. Love travelling and am looking forward to my next trip to SE Asia. Enjoy cycling and running. Have been participating in the ChildRun with my class for the last few years.
Karen Lee - TIME Secondary Music
I have taught at UBC for 13 years and enjoy teaching and supervising teacher candidates. As a cohort leader and FA for TIME (teaching initiative for secondary music educators), I have instructed undergrad and graduate courses in both traditional and online contexts. I completed my Ph.D. (2004) dissertation as a book of short stories titled Riffs of Change: Musicians Becoming Music Educators. Other interests: jazz, cheesecake, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, playing piano, James Patterson books, going for drives with 14 yr. daughter. Favorite holidays: Beach houses, Mexico, Cruises, NYC.
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Wendy Lee - Generalists
I have been a teacher in North Vancouver since 1985 and am
excited to be seconded to UBC for 2010-11. I have specialized in teaching
grades 4-7 but also took some years out of the regular classroom to
teach English learning assistance K-7, French Immersion learning assistance
K-2, and ESL K-7. I love to travel, get together with close family and
friends, and take long walks with my sister Debbie's dog, Otis.
Kim Lockhart - Secondary French
I grew up in Quebec City and moved to Vancouver in 1996 after
graduating from Laval University. My teaching career began at a private
high school where I taught ESL & other subjects for 5 years. I discovered
my passion for teaching French while working in Coquitlam from 2001-05.
During this time I completed an MEd in Admin at UBC. In 2005, I worked
in a district literacy staff position, then became an FA at SFU in 2008
where I also began my doctoral studies. My interests include reading,
traveling, yoga, golf, tennis and spending time with my husband and
son.
Heather MacKay - Diversity
I continue to be inspired by my work in
Teacher Education. I consider it a privilege
to be part of the development of these very
talented and creative new teachers. I am passionate about children's literature and teaching writing. It is a treat to combine this love of literacy with my new inspiration-my beautiful grandson SAM. When I am not working I can be found practising my Spanish in the tropical warmth of Acapulco.
Noreen Maguire - Social Emotional Learning
I am a seconded elementary teacher from Surrey. I have been fortunate
to teach every grade from K to 7 where I have been researching effective
teaching strategies to promote meaningful learning. I am thrilled to
be part of the new Social Emotional Learning Cohort and look forward
to some exciting times ahead. I live on campus and enjoy going for long
walks with my husband, Dave. In our cabin at Point Roberts, I spend
time reading, tending my garden and playing board games with my family.
Marianne McTavish - Kindergarten/Primary
I have taught in early childhood classrooms in Surrey and West Van for over 28 years. I have a rich history and an enduring relationship with UBC that includes 3 degrees and numerous adjunct teaching positions. I first taught PoT in 1990, and I look forward to working with the new KIPP cohort. I also teach literacy courses in LLED, and ECE courses with the Institute of Early Childhood Education and Research. I am interested in young children's literacy learning in home, school and community contexts, and I am passionate about my family, travel, good food and wine, skiing, golfing, Pilates, and reading historical fiction
Misty Paterson-Community of Inquiry-Teacher Ed
I am a seconded elementary Vice Principal from the West Vancouver School District and a recent M.A. graduate from CCFI at UBC. I am passionate about inquiry and pedagogy; I look forward to dialoguing about these topics in Principles of Teaching, Communication Skills in Teaching, Faculty Advising, and Capstone conversations. Additionally, I have the privilege of co-coordinating CITE this year. My greatest joy is spending time with my young daughter Eva. She challenges me to stay present, to walk alongside her with a beginner’s mind, and to see that life is an extraordinary journey.
Lori Prodan - Teaching English Language
I have been teaching with the Vancouver School Board for the past 13 years, most recently at Grandview/?uuqinak’uhh Elementary. I spent two years training English teachers in southern Ethiopia, learning many things about my own culture and myself in the process. As a teacher, I am passionate about creating safe, caring communities for all learners. Besides teaching, I spend my time with family including my two young children from whom I am learning about patience, extreme time management and dinosaurs.
PJ Rusnak - Secondary Technology Education
PJ is a mother, teacher, multimedia designer and graduate student at UBC. With theoretical interests in activist game design, learning and cognition, I am trying to better understand how the world and the human spirit are shaped by the living landscape of technology. My dissertation research investigates what lies at the intersection of youth-driven design in immersive game-worlds and real-world issues of social justice. My favorite hobbies include designing, gaming, travelling and reading. I wish to send a warm hello to everyone ; -)
Randy Sangha - Secondary Business Education
I have taught in Richmond for most of my teaching career. I started off with Business Ed. classes and branched into Marketing and CaPP and other courses, including Psychology and Law. I'm a pop culture junkie, enjoy my high-brow reality shows (I justify it by saying it's dumb tv for smart people) and love listening to music that makes my soul feel good! I am a yoga newbie and boy, does my downward dog whimper a lot! I love to travel; my life goal is to see as many of the natural and man-made Wonders of the World - and have crossed off quite a few from my list.
Bruce Seney - Secondary Generalists
For 34 years, Bruce taught secondary Social Studies, Economics, History, Consumer Education, English, Mathematics, Guidance, Counseling, and PE, coached many sports, sponsored clubs and 14 student study tours across Canada and the world. He is a researcher, author, workshop facilitator and a teaching award winner. Now, he absolutely loves working with teacher candidates at UBC, visiting his son, daughter son-in-law and grandson, taking holidays with his wife, walking their dog and researching his family's interesting history.
Blake Smith - Secondary Home Economics
I have come to beautiful Vancouver to pursue my PhD in Curriculum Studies at UBC, with an emphasis on exploring social justice studies in the arts. For the past 6 years, I have been teaching high school photography, art, and ceramics in Phoenix, Arizona. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, I have lived in several states in the US and spent one incredible summer studying peace, conflict, and transitional justice in Cape Town and Khayelitsha Township, South Africa. Also a photographer and mixed media/collage artist, I love to write, travel, explore other cultures, be outdoors, and play with my two dogs at the beach!
Steve Smith - Arts-based Cohort
I am originally from California where I took a BA in Music at Uof California, Santa Barbara and teaching program at San Diego State U. Some highlights from my teaching career so far: teacher at the East Manhattan School for Bright and Gifted Children in NYC, Alice Fong Yu Elem., a Chinese Immersion School in San Francisco, supervised TCs in NVan’s FAME Cohort while doing an MEd in Music Ed. at UBC; teaching K-7 Music in Burnaby. I am a professional musician and acoustic bass player. I also perform and record with my partner, pianist and composer, Lisa Miller. We love spending time with our son, Caden, traveling, swimming, cycling, hiking, reading, listening to music and watching films.
Hannah Spector-Community Inquiry-Teacher Ed
While teaching part-time in the BEd program, I am working on my PhD
in the Faculty of Ed. I came to Vancouver in 2009 from Florida, my home
state, where I taught high school English for 7 years. Before this,
I lived in Boston where I earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson
College. I taught college freshmen composition courses and EAL. My academic
interests include curriculum theory, cosmopolitanism, literature education,
and political theory. Since moving to Vancouver, I have become a dedicated
Bikram yoga practitioner. I also like the occasional hike – such
as the trails in Deep Cove and the Chief in Squamish.
Peter Stigings - Secondary Music
I taught secondary Music in a number of school districts, including 23 yrs. as Fine Arts D.H. at Magee. I have been an FA and sessional lecturer at UBC for 12 yrs. Love reading, gardening, walking the dog, playing violin and conducting an adult community orchestra “A Little Night Music Orchestra.” Enjoy travelling with my wife and visiting our 3 grandchildren in Pennsylvania.
Monika Tarampi - Problem-based Learning
I have been a teacher in Richmond for 20 years, with a focus in special education from K to 7. I am currently working as a District Resource Teacher supporting school teams with students on the autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities, K-12. My Masters degree was focused on autism and challenging behaviour. I am passionate about quality literacy and numeracy instruction for struggling learners. I have a wonderful husband of 25 years and a wonderful daughter Brooke, age 8, who keeps us busy with sports and dance. We love to spend time skiing at Whistler during the winter months, and, canoeing and camping in the wilderness in the summer.
Jon Terpening - Secondary Generalists
Last/longest school district: Burnaby
Teaching areas: mostly English Language Arts, some Drama and a little
Art way back there, along with some intermediate in the early days (first
2 years teaching in the Yukon).
Activities: tennis, running, gardening, birds, books--many, music--eclectic,
healthy lifestyle, red wine, environmental commitment..
Ingrid Veilleux - FLAGS
French immersion teacher for 12 years – mostly in Richmond; have also worked as a mentor for SFU Field Studies.
Born and raised in Vancouver, I now live in Richmond as a suburban mom/soccer mom/chauffeur etc. I have two children, ages 6 & 8, a husband & a mini Schnauzer named Maggie.
Holidays: Thetis Island, Florida and Finland.
Fave Activities: Brisk walks on windy days, scrapbooking (the modern day quilting bee), family times and reading mystery novels.
Cristy Watson - Social Emotional Learning
I’ve taught in Calgary, San Francisco, Burnaby, Kamloops and Langley. For the past 22 years, I have supported students in Day Treatment Programs, District Behaviour classes and as a Behaviour Resource Teacher. I’ve also been a District Social Responsibility Contact and Restorative Action Teacher. I love to write poetry and fiction and I hope to finish my third novel this summer. I’d love to return to Loreto, Mexico and travel further up the Baja. I’m looking forward to this year!
Sandy Wohl - Secondary Generalists
I retired from Richmond in 2006 (also taught in Winnipeg). I am currently principal at two small, independent high schools. I am an author and consultant on numerous Science textbooks and have self-published texts and a manual of teaching strategies. I enjoy giving keynote addresses and workshops to teachers across BC. Unlike John Yamamto, my joints are getting too old to continue his regular jogs, I've switched to working out in a gym (although you might not be able to tell by looking at me). I sing badly at the best of times. I enjoy working with, and learning from, Bruce, Eric and my other colleagues in the Science Education department.
Anne Phelan, Director, Principles
of Teaching
Anne Phelan is a Professor of teacher education and curriculum
studies. Her interests centre on teachers’ subjectivities as historically
shaped, socially located, and politically positioned yet productive of
original thought and action.
More about Dr.
Anne Phelan
Wendy
Carr, EDUC 310/311 Coordinator
Retired Coquitlam teacher of French, Gifted Ed, Tech Ed., & EAL support;
Instructor at UBC since 1995; Intensive French helping teacher for Surrey
& Vancouver since 2004. I coordinate and teach in the French Teacher
Ed. and MEd (French immersion) programs for LLED and coordinate the Principles
of Teaching course. I enjoy running, cycling, writing et vivre ma
vie en français le plus possible. Favourite travel spots include
Québec, France, Vietnam, Palm Springs & Hornby Island where
I lived in the 60's.
Sydney Craig
- TEO
Director, Teacher Education
Helped finance my education by teaching piano while at U of A. After moving
to BC, taught all levels K - 12 as all well as university English courses
and Education courses.
Interested in language development, literacy, ethical dilemmas in teacher
education, governance.
Have a cabin in the Cariboo. Love to travel. Love opera and classical
music. Read whenever I can. Walk (quickly) in the Sun Run every year.
Margot Filipenko - EDUC 316 Coordinator
EDUC 316 and LLED Teacher Ed Program Coordinator
I have taught at UBC since 1998. Currently I am
Acting Director of the Institute of Early Childhood Education and Research
at UBC. I teach the reading and language arts methodology courses; children's
literature courses and graduate courses in Early Childhood Education.
Passions: Co-chair of: The Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable
which brings together two of my passions reading and children's literature.
I am also passionate about blues, theatre, and my family.
Jo-Anne Naslund - Education Library
Jo-Anne currently works as an Education Librarian in the Education Library
at UBC. She has worked as a teacher and teacher-librarian in schools in
Alberta, BC and Melbourne, Australia. Her research interests focus on
information literacy, teacher education, school libraries together with
Canadian children's literature and adolescent reading interests. She has
authored library publications and taught library courses in teacher-librarianship
at the Universities of Melbourne, Alberta and British Columbia. She holds
a BA, BEd, MEd.,MLIS.
Gary Rupert, TEO Program
Coordinator
Gary joined the Teacher Education Office after a varied career in the
BC school system as a teacher, administrator and curriculum developer.
He has taught in elementary, secondary and university levels as well
as being an executive member of provincial, national and international
arts education associations.
Gary’s role in the BEd program is student advisor, student awards,
recruitment for the program as well as international recruiting and
placement.
Anne Scholefield
- TEO
Special Projects Coordinator
Taught Grs. 3-12 + adult ed in Kamloops, Tokushima, Mission & Vancouver;
.FA/Coordinator/Sessional with SFU for 10 years.
Inspired by Bev & Wendy, I bought a bike and bring it to UBC by
bus.
I live in East Van and always would rather be playing ball.
Bette Shippam - TEO Program Coordinator
Bette has taught all school grades (except K/1) and post secondary English
and College Prep courses. Her background in education includes BC Aboriginal
education and post secondary admin. and program development, FN language
curriculum development, and international education/community development.
Other interests include: cross-cultural ed, arts ed, writing, mountain
biking, hiking, swimming, and anything to do with literature, movies,
performing and visual arts. And of course, her three daughters, Lindsey,
Kate and Sara, and husband, Peter.
Rod
Brown - TEO
Program Coordinator (Elem/Middle Practica)
A born and raised Vancouverite, Rod recently joined the TEO team after
many years as a teacher and administrator in the Vancouver School District.
As an avid cyclist, he enjoys the stunning commute to campus each morning.
Prior to his university years, Rod attended vocational school for carpentry;
his house continues to provide never-ending opportunities to maintain
these skills. Away from campus, Rod enjoys spending time in Pender Harbour,
with his wife and two children.
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John
Yamamoto - TEO
Program Coordinator (Secondary Practica)
Before coming to the TEO, John was a secondary Math teacher in Burnaby
where he worked as a coordinator for eight years. Although John likes
to dress in his brother's baseball uniform from time to time, he prefers
marathon running. He sometimes runs to work, from Steveston. This maintains
his happy disposition and helps him forget his brother's salary. John's
other hobbies are attending his children's birthday parties and rescuing
Anne from e-portfolio gaffes.
