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Meet the StriveWorks Learning Institute Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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Director

Charlene Smadello

Credentials/Specialty Training:

BGS DEGREE UFV

PROVINCIAL INSTRUCTOR DIPLOMA VCC

INDIGENOUS CERTIFICATE: MAPS, FILMS, RIGHTS, LAND CLAIMS UFV

 

TEACHING SPECIALTIES: HOSPITALITY, OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE, WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH 

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Program
Assistant

Angel Edmonds
(on temporary leave)

Credentials/Specialty Training:

Advanced Microsoft Office Certificate 

 

WORK EXPERTISE: Program Assistant / Office Assistant 

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Instructor

Aggie Whittemore

Credentials/Specialty Training:

LASH TECH AND MAKE UP ARTISTRY PRACTITIONER

VOCATIONAL TRAINER DIPLOMA SLI   

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TEACHING SPECIALTIES: HOSPITALITY AND COSMOTOLOGY 

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 Instructor

Marcy Reimer

Credentials/Specialty Training:

PROVINCIAL INSTRUCTOR'S DIPLOMA VCC

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

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TEACHING SPECIALTIES: WHMIS, INFECTION CONTROL AND DISEASE PREVENTION, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ADVANCED COMPUTER AND HOSPITALITY 

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Instructor
 

Rob Marshall

Credentials/Specialty Training:

Master of Arts

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TEACHING SPECIALTIES: FOODSAFE 

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Instructor

Doug Hilton

Credentials/Specialty Training:

DEGREE IN ADULT EDUCATION, UFV

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TEACHING SPECIALITIES: DIGITAL LITERACY, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, LANDSCAPING, AND HOSPITALITY

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Instructor

Angela Gonske

Credentials/Specialty Training:​

HEALTH STUDIES DIPLOMA 

 

TEACHING SPECIALTIES:

CERTIFIED HOMEMAKER INSTRUCTOR

WHMIS/INFECTION CONTROL 

HOSPITALITY​

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Administrative Assistant

Kim Tjersen

Credentials/Specialty Training:

ADVANCED ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATE RC

 

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Education Coordinator 

Sage Dendoff

Credentials/Specialty Training:

VOCATIONAL TRAINER DIPLOMA SLI

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATE SLI

DIVERSE ABILITIES TUTOR TRAINING  & ESL CERTIFICATE VIU

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TEACHING SPECIALTIES: HOSPITALITY, WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH, SPECIALIZED TUTORING

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Instructor

Sarah Teter

Credentials/Specialty Training:

BA WEB DESIGN VIU

VOCATIONAL TRAINER DIPLOMA SLI

 

TEACHING SPECIALTIES: BEGINNER INTERMEDIATEADVANCED OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 

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Instructor

Dianna Gilbert

Credentials/Specialty Training:

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES DEGREE, OLDS COLLEGE, AB

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TEACHING SPECIALTIES: LEVEL 1 & 2 DIGITAL LITERACY, LANDSCAPE THEORY, HOSPITALITY

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Instructor

Debbie Johnson

Credentials/Specialty Training:

SOCIAL SERVICES DIPLOMA UFV

JOB COACH CERTIFICATE

VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR DIPLOMA SLI

TEACHING SPECIALTIES: CHILDCARE, HEALTH, EMPLOYABILITY COACH

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Program Assistant

Katrina Kruse 

Credentials/Specialty Training:

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE

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WORK EXPERTISE:

RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND CERTIFICATE ADMINISTRATOR

CREATIVE WEB DESIGNER/MARKETING 

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Credentials/Specialty Training:​​​​

RETAIL SALES AND MARKETING CERTIFICATE

BARISTA CERTIFICATE 

VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR DIPLOMA APPRENTICE

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​WORK EXPERTISE: FACILITATING HOSPITALITY PROGRAMMING ​​

Kody Kincaid

Instructional Assistant / Facilitator

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Credentials/Specialty Training:​​​​

Dogwood Diploma ​

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​WORK EXPERTISE: LAB COORDINATION / TRAVEL PREPARATION 

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Trinity Smadello

Program Assistant

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Credentials/Specialty Training:​​​​

 â€‹Networking Specialist Diploma 

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​WORK EXPERTISE:  Campus Technology Management 

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Alice Dendoff

Tech Assistant

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Our Mission

Each student at STRIVEWORKS has a personal, customized path that is specifically built for their goals, skill level and pace.
Regardless of where they are located around the world, our students receive quality education from qualified teachers who are always available through online channels.
We’re here to provide the flexible learning experience you need.
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