Caroline Pennelli

Caroline Pennelli has worked in Education for over twenty years, teaching Grades 2 through 8 in England, Ontario and British Columbia. Caroline was an ESL consultant in London and Cambridge, and a lecturer in Education at Hertfordshire University, before moving to Canada in 1996. Since then, she has held administrative positions in K-8 Elementary schools in Greater Toronto; has worked with the B.C. Ministry, assisting in aspects of the development of the Language Arts Curriculum, and is a published writer for Scholastic Canada. She moved to the Okanagan in 2008, because she was attracted to the climate and open spaces.

In her spare time, Caroline loves to swim, hike and bike. Her favorite author is Jane Austen, and her favorite composer is Bach. She currently shares her home with her two rescued cats.

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Will Eaton

William Eaton is Youlearn's vice-principal and one of its K-9 learning facilitators. He is committed to improving Youlearn's communities while leveraging new tools and processes. In regard to this ambition he is constantly learning and collaborating with staff and students.

He has been involved in education in a number of capacities from high school counsellor and drama department head to elementary classroom and lead technology teacher. In addition, he has held district and provincial leadership positions, fortunate to have worked with the Ministry of Education and the Premier's Technology Council. Recently, he completed a M.A. in Learning and Technology from Royal Roads University (RRU) and remains interested in the relationships between technology, research and systems thinking. In 2011, he received the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence.

When able to find the time, William enjoys traveling, keeping fit (running, mountain biking and swimming), writing and filmmaking.

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Secretarial

Brenda Zakall

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Wendy Hunt

I work as a secretary/TA at the Keremeos YouLearn.ca site, there are so many interesting people who come to our school. A few of my hobbies are art, photography, reading, and exploring this beautiful world of ours. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and our pets.

Rita Knight

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Shirley Campbell

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Instructors

SharronPiazza

I have been teaching for over 25 years. I have taught grades 3 to 12 in a variety of subjects. I currently teach at the Keremeos Learning Centre, the Osoyoos Learning Centre and with the Distributed Learning students at our Outreach site.   I teach a variety of subjects; the Sr. Humanities, Law, Family Studies, PE, Equine Studies, Work Experience, Grad Transitions and more.

Outside of teaching I actively compete in the Equestrian disciplines of Eventing and Dressage. As well, I am an Equine Canada Level I English coach and judge. During the Christmas holidays my husband and I try to travel to one warm location each year.  This year's trip is in the works.

When I have time, I love reading good mystery and fantasy novels. I enjoy making quilts, but rarely have the time to complete one.

You can always reach me by email at spiazza@sd53.bc.ca and I will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Miles Derksen

I have been an instructor for about 20 years and teach a wide variety of courses including Senior/Junior Sciences & Math, Beginner to Advanced Computer Courses, Business Courses and Music/Compositions courses. I love being creative especially when it comes to music or art. I am constantly taking a course related to something or other I'm interested in - my latest passion is ancient history and architecture. I also enjoy photography and camping a whole lot and love to play music at every available opportunity.

Please let me know how I can be of assistance and please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions about your courses.

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Ernie Millward

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Steve Pozzobon

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Heather Lessard

This is my 6th year at Distance Learning. I teach secondary Math, Science and Technology courses at YouLearn.ca - DL. I have also had some experience teaching in an elementary school.

In my free time, I enjoy gardening and reading for leisure. Holidays are usually spent with family members, both near and far.

You can always reach me by email at hlessard@sd53.bc.ca and I will get back to you as quickly as possible.