Meet the team
Tanis Shippy
ADMINISTRATOR
With 20+ years of teaching experience, Tanis has enjoyed working in many different educational environments. As a teacher with NIDES, she is familiar with the ins and outs of the blended learning model. As an administrator, her motto is “to manage details and think big, to be prudent and bold, to listen and support.”
M.Sc Ed. Literacy and Technology, Walden University
B. Ed. Sec. Human Kinetics & English, UBC
B. of Arts, Human Kinetics & English, UBC
Mountain Sports Leadership, College of the Rockies, Fernie
Contact 7summitadm@gmail.com
Daniel Kuin
OPERATIONS MANAGER
The newest member of the team, all the way from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Daniel previously taught at a college for graphic design for ten years. He is an energetic person who makes sure the Centre is a place where students thrive and where fun is at the heart of all activities.
B.Ed and PE, University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam
Contact 7soperations@gmail.com
+1 250 362 7772
Jennifer Boutilier
MATH/SCIENCE
Jenn’s dedication and passion ensures each of her students will reach their full potential. She values a system of discipline, structure and hard work, but don’t think for a second that she doesn’t have a weak spot for every student she teaches.
B.Ed Senior Years Science at University of Winnipeg
BSc Bio/Chem at University of Winnipeg
Contact Jennifer.Boutilier@sd71.bc.ca
Jonny Coleshill
HUMANITIES
“Be kind” is Jonny’s life motto and foundation of his teachings. Jonny’s contagious enthusiasm makes his classroom an engaging environment. His strong nurturing instinct offers a great source of support and mentorship for the success of his students.
B.Ed UBC WKTEP Program
Major in English, BC Open University
BA Linguistics, St John Memorial University of Newfoundland
Contact Jonathan.Coleshill@sd71.bc.ca