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INSTRUCTORS
Corner Brook
Campus
| William Bennett |
Adult Basic Education Instructor -- William (Bill) has a B.Sc. and a B.Ed. from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Bill holds a Grade VI Teaching Certificate and has 17 years experience at the secondary level. His training is primarily in the field of Biology, however he holds numerous certificates in the field of Computer Technology. |
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Kay Blair
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Therapeutic Recreation Instructor -- Bachelor
of Recreation and Leisure Studies with 4 years
work experience as a Recreation Coordinator and
post secondary Instructor.
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Colin Burridge
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LAN Network Administrator & Microcomputer
Applications, Service and Network Support Instructor
-- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE),
Diploma in Computer Technology with 8 years work
experience as a Network Administration and post
secondary Instructor. [Academy Canada graduate]
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| Sherri – Lynn Cassell |
Esthetics and SPA Management – Since graduating from Marvel College in British Columbia, Ms. Cassell worked directly in the field of Esthetics for the Emerald SPA in Corner Brook as well as Pino’s Salon and SPA in Kitchener, ON. Ms. Cassell has also completed additional training in Medical Esthetics through Glymed Plus Canada, Advanced Make-up training as well as training by Silhouet, OPI and LCN. Ms. Cassell as well possesses an undergraduate degree fin Theology from EPBC. |
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Linda Corbett
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Office Administration Technology Instructor --
Linda has over 10 years experience in the field
of Office Administration and a diverse academic
background. Linda holds an Office Administration
Executive Diploma from the College of the North
Atlantic, a Diploma in DOS 5.0 and Computers from
Lawrence College, as well as French Levels I,
II, III and Word Processing Levels I, II, III.
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Frank Diamond
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Commercial Cooking Instructor -- Frank holds
his Inter-provincial Journeypersons certificate
in Commercial Cooking. Along with his academic
credentials, Frank also has over 14 years cooking
experience including management experience.
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Paulette Doucette
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Criminology -- Paulette has more than 3 years experience as an Instructor in Academy Canada's Criminology and Law Enforcement programs. Paulette comes to Academy Canada with a Bachelor's degree from St. Thomas University majoring in both Criminology and Psychology. Paulette also has more than 4 years experience as a Youth Counsellor with the John Howard Society.
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| Cory Evoy |
Construction/Industrial Electrician Instructor -- Corey is one of our newest instructors and comes from 13 years of industry experience as a Journeyperson Electrician with his Interprovincial Construction and Maintenance Electrical License (309A). |
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Steve Galliott
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Carpentry Instructor -- Journeyperson Carpenter,
Diploma in Information Technology, Certificate
in Adult Education with 24 years work experience
(Carpenter, Counselor, Instructor)
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| Glen Hawkins |
Welder – Glen has both a diploma in Business Administration and is a Journeyperson Welder and has been with Academy Canada since 1998. He has taught in both the Business Administration faculty as well as in his current role as instructor in our Welder program. |
| Jennifer Hynes |
Animal Grooming – Jennifer came to us in September 2007 and helped launch our Animal Grooming program in Corner Brook. Jennifer has been trained in the fields of Animal Grooming and Small Business Entrepreneurship. She combines this training with 11 years experience owning and operating her own pet grooming business JenniFUR’s Deluxe Dog Grooming. |
| Tom Hynes |
Welder – Tom has been part of the Academy Canada team since 2003 and is a journeyperson welder and brings with him years of experience in the fabrication industry as well as Alberta’s oil patch. |
| Lomond Keefe |
Plumber – Lomond has had more than three years experience instructing in our St. John’s and Corner Brook campus. Lomond brings with him more than 30 years work experience in the industry. |
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Linda McHugh
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Hairstylist Instructor -- Journeyperson Hairstylist,
Diploma of Vocational Education with 34 years
work experience as a Hairstylist, Owner Operator
of a Hairstylist Salon and as a Hairstylist Instructor.
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| Karen McNeil |
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality – Karen joined the Academy Canada team in September 2006 and brings with her a MBA (Masters in Business Administration) as well as years of extensive experience in the hospitality and food services industry. |
| Lori O’Keefe |
Early Childhood Education and School Age Care – Lori has been part of the Academy Canada team since September 2006 and brings with exptensive training and experience in the field of education as a Primary / Elementary School teacher. |
| Jerome Ollerhead |
Steamfitter / Pipefitter – Jerome (Jerry) joined our Pipefitting / Plumbing faculty in September 2007 and brings with him over 30 years of work experience as a journeyperson Pipefitter for Corner Brook Pulp and Paper and in private business as a Plumber. |
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Sandra Palmer
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Hairstylist Instructor -- Journeyperson Hairstylist,
MUN courses with 19 years work experience as a
Hairstylist, Salon Manager and Hairstylist Instructor.
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| Robin Rendell |
Esthetics & SPA Management – Trained at the Dubarry International College of Health & Beauty Therapy in London, England and brings with her more than 20 years work experience in the field. She is a member Society of Health & Beauty Therapists and the Finnish Sauna Society. |
| Everett Rowe |
Electrical – Everett has been part of the Academy Canada team since March 2006 and is a journeyperson Construction Electrician with over 30 years work experience in both construction and industrial settings. |
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Beverly Sheppard
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Related Courses Instructor -- Bachelor of Arts, LLB with several years work experience as a Lawyer and post secondary Instructor in the fields of Paralegal training, Psychology as well as her current role teaching related courses in our Trades Programs.
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Fabian Snow
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Law Enforcement Administration Instructor --
Certified Forest Ranger, MUN courses with 22 years
work experience in the field of Security, Canadian
Armed Forces and post secondary Instructor.
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| Kevin Warren |
Business Administration (Marketing, Human Relations, Accounting)-- Kevin has 13 years of instructional experience and 5 years of industry experience. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Education (Post-Secondary) degree and a Certificate in Business Administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland as well as a Diploma of Applied Arts in Information Processing from the College of the North Atlantic. |
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Sherman Wheeler
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Carpentry Instructor -- 15 years teaching children
woodworking - volunteer organization. 4 years
experience Carpentry instructor, 25 years working
in the field as Journey Person Carpenter.
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Kenmount
Road Campus, St. John's
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Joanne Bennett
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Therapeutic Recreation Instructor -- Bachelor
of Special Education, Bachelor of Physical Education
with tremendous experience as Program Officer
and Instructor.
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| Marie Bishop |
Interior Decorating Instructor -- Graduated from Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology in Oshawa, ON with a diploma in Interior Design. Ms. Bishop has worked in the field for the past 26 years in design consulting, retail home furnishings and custom window treatments. She currently owns a business doing Decorating and Design Consulting as well as custom draperies, blinds and bedding. |
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Neil Bolt
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Computer Support Specialist Instructor/Network
Administrator -- Vocational Education Certificate
(inc), MCSE, MCP, A+ Certification, Microcomputer
Maintenance Diploma with 5 years experience as
Service Technician/Network Administrator Instructor.
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Leonard Briand
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Law Enforcement Administration Instructor --
Vocational Education Diploma (inc), with extensive
instructor experience. Twenty-two years experience
as RCMP Officer.
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Mike Brothers
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Related Training Instructor -- Bachelor of Commerce
Degree, Information Technology Applications Diploma.
Experience coordinating International Exchange
Student program and E-Learning.
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Sandi Burden
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Criminology Instructor -- Vocational Education
Certificate, Criminology Certificate with 1 year
experience as counselor and 9 years experience
as an instructor.
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Joanne Butler
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Professional Travel and Tourism Management Instructor
-- Certificate of Vocational Education, Travel
Diploma with 17 years experience as a Travel Counselor/Instructor.
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| Nancy Byrne |
Dental Receptionist Instructor -- Over 15 years of Office Management/Receptionist experience in both Vancouver and St. John's coupled with 6 years experience in teaching. Ms. Byrne is the co-owner of a dental practice management consulting firm and is completing a diploma in Post Secondary Education. |
| Carla Conway |
Early Childhood Education Instructor -- Degree in Child Studies from Mount Saint Vincent University - specializing in Education and minor in Psychology, Child Care Certificate Level IV - including all levels of classification. Ms. Conway has over 25 years work experience spanning more than 25 years: Front Line Educator, Lead Staff, Manager/Operator of Child Care Services, ECE Instructor. Ms. Conway has served on various boards and advisory committees - community and government. Appointed to the Minister's Advisory Committee - Department of Health and Community Services -2002 - 2-005 - regarding the Child Youth and Family Services Act. Awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal in 2003 for her involvement in Early Childhood in Newfoundland. |
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Michelle Dominey
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Hairstylist Instructor -- Vocational Education
Certificate (inc), Hairstylist Journeyperson,
Hairstylist Diploma, Medical/Dental Assisting,
Travel Diploma, extensive Hairdressing and instructing
experience.
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| Kimberly Edwards |
Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis Instructor -- Bachelor of Business Administration (MUN), Diplomas in Electrolysis and Esthetics from Alberta Academy of Esthetics, over 15 years experience in the field of Business and Esthetics. |
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Lee-Ann Flemming
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Aesthetics Instructor -- Certificate of Vocational
Education (inc), Cosmetology Diploma, Secretarial
Studies Diploma with 22 years experience as Secretary,
Hairstylist and Esthetician.
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Darlene Flight
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Business Administration/Computer Support Specialist
Instructor -- Certificate of Vocational Education,
Computer Studies Diploma with 4 years technician
experience and 7 years instructional experience.
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Mary Gabriel-Cadigan |
Hairstylist Instructor -- Vocational Education Certificate (inc), Interprovincial Hairstylist since 1992. Extensive experience and training in various areas of hairstyling. |
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Barbara Ann Geehan
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Business Administration Instructor -- Certificate
of Vocational Education, Microsoft Office User
Certification, Bachelor of Commerce with extensive
business and instructional experience.
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Anna Janes
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Office Administration Technology Instructor --
Diploma of Vocational Education, Diploma of Applied
Information Technology, Diploma of Dental Assisting - Level II, Diploma of Cosmetology, seven years experience in Medical, Dental and General Office Administration with 14 years teaching experience.
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Mike Kerfont
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Computer Aided Drafting Instructor -- Vocational
Education Certificate, Computer Aided Drafting
Diploma with 6 years experience as an instructor
and 8 years experience in the field (Academy Canada
Graduate)
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Glenn King
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Law Enforcement Administration Instructor --
Vocational Education Diploma, Diploma in Community
Studies/Corrections, Fitness Coordinator Certification
with 9 years as instructor and 8 years experience
as youth counselor.
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| Colleen Lawlor |
Hairstylist Instructor -- Journeyperson Hairstylist, Cosmetology Diploma, has over 30 years experience as a Hairstylist, received her Interprovincial Hairstylist 1994. Ms. Lawlor has extensive experience and training in various areas of hairstylist/barbering. Ms. Lawlor has also completed an Introduction to Computers course. |
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Terry Lucas
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Computer Aided Drafting Instructor -- Vocational
Education Certificate, electronics Communication
Technology Diploma, Electrical Engineer Diploma
(inc), with 9 years experience as instructor and
computer specialist.
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Jackie Morry
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Adult Basic Education Instructor -- Bachelor
of Education, Bachelor of Science with 8 years
experience as tutor and instructor.
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Daniel Peyton
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Legal Studies (Paralegal Professional) Instructor
-- Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Science, with
13 years experience as a lawyer and 5 years as
an instructor.
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| Brooks Pilgrim |
Natural Resources Instructor -- Diploma in Post Secondary Education (in progress), Master of Marine Studies (MUN), Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Acquaculture (Fisheries and Marine Institute), Diploma in Natural Resources Technician (College of the North Atlantic). Has eight years combined research and work experience with federal and provincial departments, economic development boards, private industry and consulting services. Has three years teaching experience at the college level. |
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Bob Richard
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Natural Resources Instructor -- Vocational Education
Certificate, Graduate Diploma in Aquaculture, Bachelor
of Science - Biology Degree and has been teaching at Academy Canada for 11 years.
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Sharon Samms
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Disability Support Professional Instructor --
Bachelor of Education, Advanced Bachelors Degree
in Special Education/Guidance with 16 years teaching
experience. Ms. Samms is a Certified Fitness Instructor, a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist and has a French Language Certificate.
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| Alex Shields |
Photographic Instructor -- Graduate of Nikon School of Photographic, graduate of Public Administration (MUN) and certified Vocational Education Instructor. Practicing professional photographer for 30 years coupled with 25 years teaching experience in both fields of Education and Media. Mr. Shield has held several management positions with the Provincial Government, was co-founder of several community organizations and is the owner of a Photographic Services/All Occasion Video and Photography company. |
| Judy Lockyer-Shields |
Photographic Instructor -- Graduate from such programs as Accounting and Advanced Photographic program at the College of the North Atlantic. Practicing photographer for 20 years, co-owner and operator of Photographic Services/All Occasion Video and Photography company. Certified by the Department of Education to instruct Entrepreneurial Skills/Bookkeeping/Small Business Operations with 10 years financial services experience and was enrolled in Business Administration faculty in MUN for 2 years. |
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Mary Singleton
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Office Administration Technology Instructor --
Vocational Education Certificate Office Administration
Diploma with extensive experience as Office Administrator
and instructor.
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Stephen Squires
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Legal Studies (Paralegal Professional) Instructor
-- Vocational Education Certificate, Bachelor
of Law, Masters of Science, Bachelor of Science
with 10 years experience teaching at a College
level.
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| Karla Tucker |
Multimedia Graphic Design Instructor -- Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, Diploma in Graphic Design and Communications with a diverse background in visual arts along with 5 years experience in the design industry. |
| Melinda Wade |
Esthetics Instructor -- Esthetics Diploma from Edith Seri, Toronto, Ont. with 9 years experience as a Nail Technician and Esthetician with extensive training from Pevonia Skin Line. |
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Lisa Walsh
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Esthetics Instructor -- Bachelor of Education,
Bachelor of Arts, Journeyperson Hairstylist with
extensive Aesthetics experience and 10 years teaching
at the College level. Ms. Walsh was a finalist for the contestant on Atlantic Hairstylist of the year in 1996 and in 1997 she was a finalist in the Canadian Hairdressing Awards for Male Haircuts, Making Classic and Color. Ms. Walsh is NACC Certified.
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Julie Yetman
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Criminology Instructor -- Completed over 6 years at MUN obtaining a B.A. with a major in Women's Studies, completed several courses in the areas of Psychology, Education, and Social Work. While a student at MUN Ms. Yetman volunteered with the Women's Resource Centre; later volunteered with the 7th Step Society at Her Majesty's Penitentiary.
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Harding
Road Campus, St. John's
| Cyril Brockerville |
Welding Instructor -- Journeyperson Welder with over 20 years experience in the Welding industry. Currently working towards a Diploma in Vocational Education. |
| Roger Butler |
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| Ken Evans |
Construction/Industrial Electrician Instructor -- Journeyperson Electrician with 38 years experience in the industrial field. |
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Melvin Fry
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Carpentry Instructor -- Journeyperson Carpenter
and an Architectural Draftsman Technician. Certificate
in Business Administration (MUN) with 25 years
experience in the field. Currently working towards
a Diploma in Vocational Education
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| Linda Gosse |
Related Courses Instructor -- Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration Diploma with a wealth of teaching experience at the college level. |
| Jim Hedges |
Construction/Industrial Electrician Instructor -- Journeyperson Electrician with 30 years experience in the industrial field. |
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Louis Hodder
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Steamfitting/Pipefitting Instructor -- Journeyperson
Steamfitter/Pipefitter and a Journeyperson Carpenter
certificate. Mr. Hodder is completing his Vocational
Education diploma at Memorial University and he
brings over 20 years of experience in the construction
industry to the Steamfitting/Pipefitting program
at Academy Canada.
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| Brad Kerrivan |
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| Chris Pearcey |
Carpentry Instructor -- Journeyperson Carpenter with 10 years experience in the field. Currently working towards a Diploma in Vocational Education. |
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Faron Penney
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Automotive Service Technician Instructor -- Journeyperson
Motor Vehicle Mechanic with over 14 years in the
Automotive industry. Mr. Penny has a teaching
diploma from Memorial University and is working
towards his Degree in Post-Secondary Education.
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| Mike Purdy |
Construction/Industrial Electrician Instructor -- Journeyperson Electrician with 30 years experience in the field. Currently working towards a Diploma in Vocational Education. |
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Jody Rees
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Welding Instructor -- Journeyperson Welder with
14 years experience. Currently working towards a Diploma in Vocational Education.
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Greg Saunders
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Steamfitting/Pipefitting Instructor -- Journeyperson
Steamfitter/Pipefitter with over 10 years experience
in the construction industry. Mr. Saunders experience
in both small and large construction projects
is very beneficial to students enrolled in this
program. Currently working towards a Diploma in Vocational Education.
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| Todd Smith |
Cook Instructor -- Journeyperson Cook with 18 years experience in the field. Currently working towards a Diploma in Vocational Education. |
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Gary Spurrell
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Related Courses Instructor - Mr. Spurrel brings
a wealth of education and experience to the delivery
of our academic courses. With a Bachelor of Education
Degree, a Bachelor of Arts Degree and over 7 years
teaching experience both in Newfoundland and Quebec.
Students can expect high quality education in
the related academic courses at Academy Canada.
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| Jamie Warren |
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| Frank Whiteway |
Related Courses Instructor -- Vocational Education Certificate, Certificate in Data Processing, Certificate in Management Accounting, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer. Frank has 30 years experience in teaching and curriculum development at the college level. |
| Paul Young |
Plumber Instructor -- Journeyperson Plumber with 15 years experience in the field. Diploma in Post Secondary Education and is currently working towards a Degree in Post Secondary Education. |
| Wayne Young |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor -- Journeyperson Plumber with 33 years experience in the plumbing and pipefitting field. |
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