Faculty Directory

BPHE Queen’s University
BSC Mathematics / Statistics Queen’s University
MSc University of Alberta

Accessibility and Inclusive Design, University of Illinois

Board Member - 2022 Niagara Canada Summer Games
Co-Chair Accessibility Committee - 2022 Niagara Canada Summer Games
Member Legacy Committee – 2022 Niagara Canada Summer Games
Founder / Leadership Advisory Committee Member – Brock Niagara Penguins     
ParaSport Club
Member – National ParaSport Collective
Member – Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
Member – BCAK – British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists
Owner of ParaWell Play – enabling opportunities for movement, learning and
development
Workshop Facilitator for Sport for Life Canada – Physical Activity and Physical Literacy for All
Volunteer for Valley Royals Track Club, Abbotsford

Over the years teaching and lecturing at the University level, my teaching philosophy has evolved into offering students a respectful and inclusive environment. I have been employed at 4 different Universities, through course instruction, lecturing and community programming. I enjoy working with others on a multi-disciplinary team, being organized and punctual for classes, seminars and meetings.

I teach to the class, setting high standards, but support individual learners and any accommodations they may require. I completed a University post-graduate program on Universal Design of Learning, and am looking forward to setting high standards in my lecture notes and on line material. I am an enthusiastic presenter, trying to engage student’s interest as new material is presented, using examples, real life scenarios and directed questioning. In return, I impress on the students that they must be engaged learners, display initiative and seek out my assistance only after trying to problem solve on their own.

I have been commended on the “open door” concept I offer, and the guided discovery used to promote learning.

Biomechanics
Disability Sport
Adapted Recreation and Physical Activity: Curriculum inclusion
Outdoor Recreation of Special Populations
Active Rehabilitation Kinesiology
Therapeutic Recreation
Program design for Special Populations

Biomechanics – Paralympic athlete development / Disability Sport
Accessibility and Inclusion in sport programming / education
Rehabilitation in a clinical setting
Adapted physical activity / education