51Æ·²è

Adult Upgrading

Adult Basic Education

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Penticton Upgrading Instructors

Michael Rutten

Adult Upgrading
Office: Sunoka Building 001
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 3245
AACP instructor Mike Rutten

I started teaching at Okanagan college in 2010 at the Kelowna campus. I currently teach at the Penticton campus in the Adult Academic and Career Preparation program, teaching Math and Physics. I started my career teaching in the public-school system in Regina in 1994 and also taught in Victoria.
When not teaching I like to spend time with my family: skiing, hiking, vacationing. I also enjoy working out, reading, relaxing, and watching a good movie or documentary.
 

Credentials:
B.Ed, University of Regina

Naomi Kleinschmidt

Adult Upgrading
Office: Centre of Excellence 230
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-492-4305 ext. 3319
AACP instructor Naomi Kleinschmidt

I joined 51Æ·²è at the Penticton campus in 2017. I am an instructor with the AACP program, teaching English 60, Provincial English 12, and Social Studies 11. When not teaching, I practice and perform with Banat al Raks, a professional belly dance troupe based in Kelowna, and participate in activities with two local Medieval Recreation groups (the SCA and Adrian Empire).

Credentials:
BEd, Secondary Teacher Education Program, University of British Columbia Okanagan
BA, International Relations, Okanagan University College

Kevin Lipsett

Adult Upgrading
Office: Sunoka Building 005
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 3231
AACP instructor Kevin Lipsett

I am a Math and Science instructor in the Adult Academic and Career Preparation (Adult Upgrading) department of 51Æ·²è. I began teaching in 2007 after completing my Bachelors of Education. I taught Chemistry, math and biology in the public school system until I joined OC in 2012. In addition to my teaching role, I am a member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee and Coordinator for the Penticton Campus.
Outside OC, I enjoy various physical and outdoor activities, especially if it includes my family. Among my favorites are hiking, climbing and camping. Beekeeping was a recent addition to my hobbies, starting off with a single hive that has multiplied to five, though I do plan to downsize to three.

 

Credentials:
B.Ed, Education, University of British Columbia
B.Sc, Psychology, University of Northern British Columbia

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