Faculty Meet our Key Instructors! CARDIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST Ramon Estrella Instructor, CAT Diploma Program Ramon has worked as a cardiology technologist for the past 25 years, and is an active member of the Cardiology Technologists Associations of B.C., and the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists. He began his career in education as an Educational Coordinator with the CTABC, and has been teaching the Cardiology Technologist program at Stenberg College for the past five years. Ramon feels an intrinsic sense of satisfaction when his students successfully pass the program and receive their certification. He feels Cardio Techs play a vital role in the healthcare industry, as they are often the first point of contact for patients with heart problems and help to ‘unlock the mystery of the heart.’ In his spare time, Ramon enjoys travelling and playing classic guitar. COMMUNITY SUPPORT & OUTREACH WORKER Evelyn Phaneuf Instructor, CSOW Diploma Program Evelyn has been teaching at Stenberg College for almost 20 years, and cites the incredible team and enthusiastic atmosphere for her tenure. After working as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Evelyn wanted to share her knowledge and passion for health care with others. She finds teaching the Community Support & Outreach Worker Diploma Program particularly gratifying, as her students move on to assist and support those with developmental and/or mental disabilities to live their best life. Evelyn is a registered member of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR Pat Bates Instructor, ECE Certificate Program Pat has been involved in the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) field for 26 years, 16 of which she has spent teaching. After years of working in and operating her own childcare facility, she developed an interest in best preparing students to enter the field, leading her to instructing. She feels ECE students at Stenberg College have a unique experience with small class sizes and a broad range of student support services. She notes that a career as an ECE is an excellent career choice, not only because of the job opportunities, but also due to the rewarding nature of the work. Pat holds her ECE Certification, Montessori A.M.I Certification, and Instructor Education Certificate. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE & STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Steve Paras Support Services Lisa Semenoff Instructor, ESL Student & Faculty Support Coordinator Teaching for over 10 years, Lisa holds her Teaching Certificate, Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from The University of Victoria, and Masters in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Her background assists her in determining students' strengths and weaknesses inside the classroom, allowing her to give students the tools they need to overcome challenges. She finds watching students improve their English communication skills and grow into qualified professionals to be the most rewarding aspect of her role. HOSPITAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST Sonia Ireland Instructor, HSS Diploma Program Sonia has been employed in the Health Industry for over 20 years, specializing in Patient Registration Services. She finds the diversity and challenges to be the most rewarding aspect of working in healthcare. Harminder Mathur Instructor, HSS Diploma Program HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Shantal Bagunu Instructor, HCA Diploma Program MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Tammy Pencer Instructor, MOA Diploma Program Prior to joining Stenberg College as an instructor, Tammy spent 10 years working as a Medical Office Assistant. She feels a great sense of pride when she sees her students walk across the graduation stage, as she knows first hand the effort they put into reaching their career goals. In her spare time, Tammy is actively involved in the community as a volunteer for her son’s football organization,and assists various charities such as ‘Christmas Dreams Come True’ for less fortunate families. NURSING UNIT CLERK Cindy Dawson Instructor, NUC Diploma Program Wendy Scott Instructor, NUC Diploma Program As a Stenberg College nursing unit clerk graduate, we are proud to have Wendy on board as an instructor. Prior to this, Wendy has worked both as a nursing unit clerk, and a clinical monitor. A talented artist, Wendy discovered her desire to teach over 10 years ago as a painting instructor. She finds working with students an ongoing adventure, and is thrilled when they cross the finish line and become successful graduates. Wendy is currently a member of the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Society of Decorative Artists, and holds her Teaching Certification. A woman of many talents, Wendy also holds her private pilot’s license.   PRACTICAL NURSING Dishy Banipal Instructor, PN Diploma Program Dishy values the continuous learning experience teaching provides her. An instructor at Stenberg College for the past four years, she enjoys interacting with students and contributing to the development of future nurses. Dishy holds her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is enhancing her professional development by pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia. She is certified in Neonatal CPR and First Aid, and holds her breastfeeding counselor certificate. Dishy is a member of the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia. Nishi Basra Instructor, PN Diploma Program Nishi has been a Registered Nurse for sixteen years, and holds diverse experience working in areas such as gerontology, general medicine, short stay surgery, and disease control. Nishi is proud of the supportive learning environment Stenberg College provides their students, and takes great satisfaction in seeing her students achieve their educational objectives. In her spare time, she manages her son’s soccer team and is President of the Davinder Basra Memorial Foundation, which raises funds for the BC Cancer Agency. An active member of her son’s Parent Advisory Committee, she has served as vice-president for the past three years. Maryem Service Instructor, PN Diploma Program Rose Tiu Instructor, PN Diploma Program A Licensed Practical Nurse, Rose has been instructing at Stenberg College for over 2 years. She feels tremendous pride watching her students learn and grow as professionals. Rose thrives on watching her students become wonderful nurses, and feels a sense of fulfillment being part of their educational journey. She believes the abundant career opportunities, coupled with the ability to develop personally and professionally, make nursing an excellent career choice. PSYCHIATRIC NURSING Dr. Jacqollyne Keath, Dean of Nursing Previously serving as Executive Director/Registrar for the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia, Dr. Keath has also served on the CRPNBC Board of Directors and on several College committees. She has played a significant role in developing the first baccalaureate degree programs in psychiatric nursing in British Columbia – two of only three such programs in Canada. Dr. Keath’s academic credentials include diplomas in both psychiatric nursing and registered nursing, a bachelor’s in music, a master of hypnotherapy degree and a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from Southwest University. She is currently working on advanced studies in Natural Medicine with the Global College of Natural Medicine (GCNM). Dr. Keath brings to the role of Dean a wealth of work experience in psychiatric nursing, including a background in independent practice and previous employment in positions encompassing all the domains of the profession: clinical practice, administration, education and research.   Jaime Greenslade, RPN Acting Program Manager, Psychiatric Nursing Jaime obtained her diploma in Psychiatric Nursing because she wanted to help others improve their quality of life. She graduated from Douglas College and has been registered with CRPNBC since 2001. She has worked all across the province on Vancouver Island, Thompson/Okanagan, and the Lower Mainland. She's worked in multiple specialties including psycho geriatrics, palliative/hospice care, acute psychiatric care, forensic psychiatry and correctional nursing. When monitoring new nurses on the jobsite, she greatly enjoyed contributing to their understanding of ursing and began teaching as a result. Jaime has been a part of the Stenberg College Faculty for over 5 years in multiple roles. This has included instructing theory courses and clinical, Student Recruitment, Clinical Placement Coordinator, and now the Acting Program Manager. She continues her educational growth by joining the Masters for Leadership and Health Specialization program at Royal Roads University. Tess Khan Program Assistant, Psychiatric Nursing When Tess joined Stenberg in June 2011, she brought with her 3 years of administrative experience in operations management. She currently is attending Kwantlen Polytechnic University and is working towards her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, specializing in Human Resources Management. She has always placed a high value on education and the opportunities it can create for you. This is what attracted Tess to the education field: because she loves the opportunity to be a part of someone else's journey in personal and professional development. Kim Bagshaw Instructor, RDPN Diploma Program Kim holds her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Diplomas in both General Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing. She feels psychiatric nursing is a rewarding field that helps to bring hope to those with mental illness and assists them to enrich their lives. Kim has always enjoyed the academia of the teaching and learning environment, and finds the drive and dedication of her students to be the most rewarding aspect of her job. Sherri Leon Torres Instructor, RDPN Diploma Program Sherri holds her Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma from the College of the Rockies and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Northern B.C. Teaching for over 4 years, she was drawn to Stenberg’s RPN program because of the deep reach the innovative online delivery provides potential students throughout B.C. She finds student ‘aha’ moments to be the most rewarding aspect of her job, and believes that continuing education is as much a part of general nursing as administering medication. Sherri is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing through Athabasca University. Heather Price Instructor, RDPN Diploma Program Heather possesses a wealth of education in nursing, including her RN and Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing. After mentoring many nursing students over the years, instructing was the next natural step in her career. Living up north, Heather knows first-hand the challenges students face when seeking schooling in remote areas, and appreciates that Stenberg is able to deliver this unique program to various regions throughout B.C. Heather is actively involved in the Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association. Don Tufford Instructor, RDPN Diploma Program Don received his diploma in Psychiatric Nursing from the School of Psychiatric Nursing at the Manitoba Developmental Centre and currently serves as a Director for the local Union of Psychiatric Nurses and workplace representative for the CRPNBC. He feels psychiatric nursing is a rewarding field with great job satisfaction, and particularly enjoys watching his student’s growth over the course of their studies. Don appreciates the supportive learning environment Stenberg promotes, and feels it is pertinent to student success. SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT Lisa Shaw Instructor, SEA Diploma Program Teaching for over 16 years, Lisa enjoys instructing at Stenberg because it gives her the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who aspire to excellence in education and health care. Lisa is inspired by her students on a daily basis- watching them develop their skills and grow into professionals making a difference in their community. This makes her job highly rewarding. Lisa's educational background includes her Family Support Worker Diploma, Trauma Victims Support Worker Diploma, and her Provincial Instructor Diploma. In her spare time, Lisa is passionate about travelling, as it broadens her ideas about culture and diversity.