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Kyla started in OC’s AET program in 2020. She taught in the public school system since 1993 in a variety of roles specializing in students with diverse abilities.  She is very happy to now be teaching adult learners in a variety of subjects using her experiences and knowledge gained over the years. She believes in an interactive classroom with lots of discussion and use of individual creativity and thought. Her philosophy is to make everyone feel they belong and that they can contribute.

Credentials:
Bachelor of Education, Special Education

I have currently been working at À¦°óSM for 6 years as an Individual Support Worker in the Adult Special Education Department.
For the past 30 years, I have had the pleasure of working in different capacities with individuals and their diversabilities. Some of those roles have been Community Support Worker; Residential Care Worker; Respite Care Provider.
I have completed the Intermediate Level of American Sign Language. I was involved in creating Deaf Okanagan Society (DOS) with a grant received from the City of Kelowna. DOS created opportunities for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Non-Verbal individuals to complete courses in Food Safe and 1st Aid to assist with obtaining employment.
 

Credentials:
American Sign Language Intermediate Certificate, À¦°óSM
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate Training, Community Living BC Training
Certification in First Aid and Food Safe, À¦°óSM

I have been an instructor with À¦°óSM for the past 9 years with Continuing Studies and am so excited to begin with the AET program. Alongside with working at the À¦°óSM, I have been supporting individuals with diversabilities for the past 11 years. I am passionate about helping individuals recognize their strengths and building self esteem.

I moved to the Shuswap with my husband and here we have been lucky to raise our three children and wide variety of pets. When I'm not working, I love to spend time with family and friends and be out on the water in my happy place as often as I can.

I have been working with students with learning and cognitive differences for 25 years.  With a MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, I have enjoyed teaching students life skills within the context of sociological, historical and indigenous perspectives.  It makes teaching fun and opens the door to interesting and enthusiastic discussions.  Away from the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family, my grandkids, our family dog, Sadie, and relaxing on the shores of Kalamalka Lake in the summer.

I am an Individual Support Worker at À¦°óSM. I have worked with students in Adult Special Education for 20+ years. I support students in regular ASE classes as well as students in the SAME Program.

Credentials:
Human Service Worker, À¦°óSM

I began teaching at the À¦°óSM Kelowna campus in 2021 and I have several years of experience filling various educational and family support roles within the Okanagan diversabilities community. My priority is making learning fun and accessible, with an emphasis on FUN!

Credentials:
MEd: Special Education, Vancouver Island University
BA: Psychology, University of Victoria

I am excited to join À¦°óSM in the AET program! I have over 10 years of experience teaching in K-9 and post-secondary education. Most recently, I spent 3 years working at NorQuest College in Edmonton, AB working with adult learners and loved it! I moved to the Okanagan in 2020 and enjoy exploring the area with my husband, two daughters and our dog, Lucy.

Credentials:
MEd, Educational Research, University of Calgary
BEd, Secondary Education, University of Alberta