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Jean Bosco was born in Rwanda , a French speaking country. He studied in Africa : Rwanda , Togo , and Belgium , France and Canada Colleges & universities. He holds a B.A in Philosophy, a MA in Sociology, and a Diploma in Education. He is both former Rwanda high school teacher and Rwanda, Belgium TV journalist. He has been teaching French in his own Tutoring Centre for eight years in Vancouver and in community centers for 4 years. Jean –Bosco has a vocation in teaching. Highly motivated, very creative, responsible, sociable and versatile, He has also e xcellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. He believes that” Everyone can speak French fluently”. He is now working on his BA in Education through UBC and distance learning universities. 
Beth Carroll focuses on bringing out the music in all of her students, while at the same time passing on the practical and technical skills necessary to play the piano successfully. She has taught piano and ESL privately for the past 8 years, to students ranging in age from 4 to 70. Beth frequently receives praise from students for her ability to explain and present musical concepts and techniques clearly.
Beth holds a Bachelor of Arts Double Major of Music and English Literature from UBC. Before her studies at UBC, she received a Music Diploma from Vancouver Community College, where she studied Classical Voice with Bach Choir Director Bruce Pullan. 
Roseanna Chu, BA, MA, Music, is a music educator and conductor, has been running choral courses for many years, inspiring many to keep on singing. Apart from directing the choral program in a school in Vancouver, she is also the founding member and Artistic Director of the Ensemble Etoile Choir for choral singers and one that performs regularly in metro Vancouver. Educated in Canada, the U.S. and Italy, she holds advanced music degrees and has conducted adult, university, youth and children's choirs in these countries. Her many engagements in music have won her several scholarships and music awards in music festivals. Through teaching and conducting, she inspires singers to build self-confidence in performing, and through team-work she promotes excellence in choral singing in the community. Roseanna is a board member of the B.C. Choral Federation, member of ACCC and the American Choral Directors Association. 
Mandy Cohen holds a degree in
Psychology and Art from the University
of Manitoba along with an art and
marketing diploma from the Toronto
Fashion Academy. For the past 18 years,
Dee Cresdee has been involved in dance from an early age. In her teens she won bronze, silver and gold medals in competitive ballroom dancing and ventured into choreography. As a young adult, she taught fitness classes and received her BCRPA certifi cation in 1984. In 1990, she began Line dancing and is now considered to be one of Vancouver’s top Line dance instructors. She has choreographed and danced on the award winning “Western Spirit” line dance team. Dee has received several awards for Line dances that she choreographed and are now being taught in many countries.
Dylan Cramer has been teaching saxophone, flute, and clarinet for over 25 years. He has produced several outstanding musicians during this time, and several of his students have become either professional musicians or teachers. Dylan was recently voted by his peers as Canada’s #1 instrumental Teacher of the Decade (2000-10). Dylan is also a recording artist, and has produced four recordings with his jazz quartet, which have received worldwide acclaim. 2012 marks Dylan’s 19th year of teaching here at the Kerrisdale Community Centre, and he looks forward to many more years of teaching and working with some of Vancouver’s finest young musicians and people.
Renee Chan has been teaching pottery at Kerrisdale Community Centre since Sept 1998. Teaching is always a great experience for her, she enjoys meeting wonderful people and watching her students learn and develop. She is happy to guide her students to create unique works of art from start to finish and hopes everyone would find the joy of making pottery! 
Sandra Crosby is a certified teacher with the RSCDS in Scottish Country Dancing and the SDTA in Highland Dance. For more then 30 years Ms. Crosby has taught non-competitive dancing to children 3 years old and up as well as adults. Her extensive dance background includes ballet, jazz, tap and many years of Highland, Step and Scottish Country Dance. Sandra danced with Les Ballet Jazz in Toronto and the Ladies Step dance team at St. Andrew's University, Scotland as well as performing in Great Britain, Ireland and throughout North America. In 1980, Sandra founded The Inverglen Scottish Dance School a classically innovative school where dancers learn through her Dancing Through Growth Education and Community Program. Sandra has taken dancers from The Inverglen Scottish Dance School on performance tours in Canada, the U.S., Scotland, England, Singapore, Australia and most recently in July 2011 to the Beltaine Festival in Aviles Spain. Ms. Crosby's classes offer a fun, disciplined and educational environment for all ages. Her classes will enhance your child's dance education while they learn Highland, Step and Scottish Country Dance. For more 
Nadia Dimitrow is the creator of "Cartooning & Animation" program that brought her and her students first place for 3D animation in the Canadian film festival.
Originally Nadia is from Bulgaria and has Masters in journalism. Her knowledge of mass media, documentary, TV production, led her to work for BCTV and internationally in LA and Europe. She returned to her first passion in art - drawing and animation. Nadia dedicates her time to teach and train young animators to create their own characters in Walt Disney’s way, bringing them to life through video animation.Her popularity is growing and places her between the best in the field.
Theolina Dimitrow grew in a family of artists and developed her art skills from an early age. She studied in computer immersion and animation program in West Vancouver and later she won first place for her animation in the Toronto film festival. Her students enjoy watching her animated movie " A Berry Big Problem".
The combination of creative and technical skills in 3D animation are well received by her students that are coming again and again to her class to learn more from their talented teacher. Despite her age she gains her experience by working for animation video productions for many years and she is a valuable asset to the company.
Presently she is an Undergraduate student of University of Northern BC (UNBC) in the Science Department that allows her to make special combination of her experience, knowledge in art and passion in science.
Danielle Gagnier has
explored creativity through
a range of art disciplines
including dance, singing,
painting, maskmaking,
Zhang Haiyan graduated from JiangXi Dance Academy with outstanding grades and she was assigned to be a performer in the JiangXi Province Dance Academy. She has also taught dance in Zhang Ye Dance Academy in Canada and performed several dances such as Yang Ge, Chinese classical dance and fan dance. Zhang Haiyan hopes to share her dancing experience with people of all ages and teach them the culture, style and beauty of Chinese cultural dance. 
Jade He holds a Master's Degree in Education from East China Normal University Shanghai and concentrated on obtaining a solid foundation for teaching languages. She has native fluency in Chinese and is articulate in English. Her experiences include teaching Mandarin at Shanghai American School, and The Masters School in New York. She is currently teaching after school Mandarin programs at York House School. Her experience also includes providing Mandarin language instruction and translation to the Vancouver Mayor's office since March 2010. As far as her teaching method is concerned, Jade incorporates songs and stimulating arts and crafts, stories, games and plays to make learning appealing in an immersion setting.
Angela Ho recently finished her Bachelor of Music Honors in Theory and Composition from the University of Western Ontario with piano as her major and French horn as her secondary. She also has the A.R.C.T piano performer diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music and a music diploma from Capilano College. 
Heather Hughes got her start in fitness with an unexpected awakening; after holding a desk job for a number of years someone snapped a photo of her and she was shocked at how much weight she’d put on. She was rescued by a personal trainer who taught her how to use food as fuel for exercise and improved not only her quality of life, but boosted her self confidence as well. Eager to share her knowledge and passion for fitness, she welcomed the chance to make a career change into the fitness industry and help people the same way she was helped before. She went on to compete as a figure athlete and then to train both bodybuilders and other figure athletes for competition, but her true passion lies in helping people restore movement and teach them that a healthy lifestyle can be it’s own reward. 
Brenda Jagroop has taught dog training classes at West Side Vancouver community centres for over ten years, and earned certification as a Canine Good Citizen and Canine Good Neighbour evaluator. Brenda’s own dog Spartacus is the first Cane Corso in North America to earn a Masters Agility title, and earned a 1st place ribbon at his first Canadian National Championships finishing eighth overall. In addition to agility Brenda and Spartacus train in obedience, tricks and musical freestyle and are currently competing at the Advanced and Excellent level in Rally Obedience. Brenda and Spartacus have demonstrated at the Canadian Pet Expo at Canada Place, appeared on television as well as with Superdogs at the PNE, and recently Spartacus was filmed for a role in the movie “Cats and Dogs 2”.
Julie Joyal is a certified personal trainer with 10 years experience. Her Specialty is working with women and seniors. Julie is a competitive Power lifter and in 2004 earned the title of BC Best Overall Female Lifter. She has a background in competitive gymnastics, the Canadian military and rehabilitation. Having suffered injury from a bike accident, Julie is sensitive to those living with chronic injuries, as well as those starting and restarting fitness programs. Her clients lovingly refer to her as the Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove.
Sheri Kauhausen has been intrigued by sign language since a young age. Certified in teaching Baby Sign Language to caregivers of hearing children, she enjoys watching the bonding and the friendships bloom in class. Sheri is the owner of Into Yoga a mobile company offering on-site Yoga, Pilates, and other health and wellness modalities in community centers and to staff at their place of work. She began her teaching career in 1987. Visit Into Yoga at 
Yolanda Korompai was born and educated in Mexico City, graduating from Escuela Nacional de Maestros (National School for Teachers) after completing a 4 year teaching degree. She initially taught elementary school for nearly 10 years before undertaking teaching research in Japan. She studied the process of learning reading and writing at Chiba University for a year. After her sojourn in Japan, Yolanda immigrated to Canada where she has been involved in Spanish Language instruction for the past 9 years. Currently she teaches children, youth and adults at various levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. 
Sol Kursan is a retired businessman who arrived in Canada in 1994. After buying a computer, he bought books to try to teach himself how to use it. He found that the information was not concise, too wordy and overwhelming to absorb. Only after attending practical Courses did he reach a high level of confidence and competency. After showing his knowledge to friends and family, they encouraged him to start sharing his computer knowledge with practical lessons and he now teaches many courses, including using the computer for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced ; MS Word (word processing, letters & documents ), Internet, Email, M.S.Outlook (diary, schedules ) Excel (Spreadsheet ) as well as Digital Photography. His knowledge also includes using the Macbook and iPhone. Sol is said by his students to be a kind and very patient teacher who speaks slowly and hands out excellent notes on each subject. He is looking forward to meeting you!
Paul Tavai Latta's came by his Polynesian education naturally as a child raised with his adoptive Polynesian family of Rarotonga, New Zealand & Tahiti and continued on years later to advanced education studying and performing at the Polynesian Cultural Centre. He holds the only Master's Degree certification in Hula & Pacific Dance in Canada. He is also a Male Belly Dancer and a Canadian Champion Tap Dancer! With over 45 years of entertainment, 10,000 shows, movies, TV, Cruise ships and 40 years of teaching behind him, Paul still considers himself as much as a student of dance as a master teacher. With no signs of slowing down, he specializes in training his students for local & international performances, events, film, TV, & tours as well competitions, all dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the Polynesian culture.
Homage Lee is a local musician and dancer, is a devoted artist teaching Hiphop/breakdance through both public schools and studios, working with names such as "So You Think You Can Dance?" Calgary, Cirque Deux Soleil, and most recently The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Breakfast Television Canada. His success however, is rooted in good old-fashioned fun! 
Sunny Li studied ballet and Chinese traditional dancing in Beijing, China. He was a professor at the Art College of Sichuan University. Sunny has instructed at several dance studios including Broadway Ballroom. He opened two of his own dance schools Happy Dance Club and Sunny Dance Studio. He is a member of The Canadian Dancesport Federation (CDF) and The Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) for dance Professionals in Canada. Sunny has competed in numerous national and international competitions and many of his students have achieved success at various competitions. 
Andrea Minden, B. Mus., flutist, found sound instrumentalist and teacher, graduated from the UBC School of Music. Minden was an original member of the Robert Minden Ensemble, a renowned young audience music and theatre company which toured internationally for ten years and has been featured on
Sesame Street and in many educational projects. Andréa is a well known Vancouver musician and teacher and welcomes new students.
Czarina Mirandilla is a very passionate instructor who has been teaching for the past seven years. She brings over 20 years of experience in performing Polynesian, Latin, Interpretive and Belly Dance which gives her style a world fusion flare. She also produces and directs theatre dance shows such as Forbidden Dances, Pandora’s Box, Behind Closed Doors and Mysterious Ways. A world traveller, Czarina takes groups for cultural dance experiences throughout the Middle East.
Kate Mitchell is currently working on her Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia. For the last 9 years, she has been working as a youth leader with local, national and international projects such as Youth for Habitat II, Peace Child International's Sustainability Indicator, and the Canadian Environment Network's Youth Partnership Guide. She became the Program coordinator of the Jericho Kids Club Southlands 2 years ago, and has since joined the Kerrisdale Community Centre where she has been instrumental in the success of the Friday Night Club program. She now also leads a variety of preschool programs.
Daniela Modoran has a Teaching Certificate from ESL International Training Centre, Vancouver and training in ESL tutoring from, Vancouver Community College, Homefront Learning Program. She has taught at Collingwood Neighbourhood House and tutored through Homefront Learning Program. Her journey with teaching ESL started from the passion for continuous learning and it is rooted in the belief that good communication brings success. Her motto is “If I can do it, you can do it!”
Kathleen Murphy studied pottery at The Sharon Art Studio in San Francisco. After traveling throughout Europe, Kathleen arrived in Greece and worked as an apprentice in a traditional Greek pottery studio on the Island of Santorini. Currently working out of her studio in Vancouver, Kathleen participates in group shows and festivals throughout BC. Kathleen has facilitated workshops at local schools as well as Douglas Park Community Centre. 
Tommy Ng has been teaching ballroom dancing for many years through Community Centres and at the Crystal Ballroom. He has been a dance lecturer for Fairchild T.V. and for an AM Chinese Overseas Broadcast Radio Station, and is a C.D.T.A. Associate for both Standard and Latin dance instruction. Tommy also performs at numerous functions for non-profit and charity-based organizations as a way to give back to the various communities that have supported his programs.
Julie Northey is a published children’s book illustrator with over 25 years’ experience educating children. She has worked in public elementary schools as a Special Education Assistant and as an Arts instructor at various community-based organizations. Because of her background, Julie is able to use her unique talents to reach out and unlock a child’s creative and intellectual potential. When she isn’t teaching or tutoring privately, Julie can be found presenting her children’s books to schools and libraries where she conducts workshops. 
May Patola has a Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC and a TESL certificate from the Vancouver Community College. Since 1995, she has taught at an ESL international school, as a private tutor, and at the Kerrisdale Community Centre since 2001. She specializes in English Conversation, and builds her course materials to suit adult students, with topics of high interest and everyday life.
Greg Poole has an MSc in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and is certified as a Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant (PFLC) by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Greg had a distinguished 30-year career at Carleton University in Ottawa in the Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics, starting as their Fitness Coordinator and finishing his career as Associate Director of Athletics. He is an accomplished public speaker and author in the health and fitness field, and is a recognized expert on Canada on strength training, particularly for mature and older adults. Greg’s knowledge, experience and relaxed, friendly manner will help you gradually develop an enjoyable, balanced and effective physical activity program to stay fit for life.
Leslie Redhead is an award winning artist and watercolour teacher. Her art focuses on the combination of spontaneity and detail that watercolour has to offer. Leslie is a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (AFCA) She has conducted several watercolour courses throughout Canada, the U.S. and Spain. Her work can be viewed at 
Joyce Resin has been teaching fitness classes in Vancouver for over 28 years. Everything from high to high/low impact, to boxercise, to step, stretch, power yoga and beyond. She brings knowledge, passion and zest to all the classes she teaches and motivates her participants with her own enthusiasm. Joyce is a certified BCRPA fitness instructor and has recently developed an innovative and exciting program called Flexercise that is unique in Vancouver. It's a mixture of Pilates and yoga derived movements with an emphasis on flexibility training, largely through dynamic stretching and core strength. Outside the gym, Joyce is the Executive Director of ImpactBC, a non-governmental agency that focuses on health care improvement in BC and on making sure the patient voice is heard in health care system change. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Healthy Heart Society of BC. Joyce also has an extensive background in media and communications with over 25 years of experience at the CBC in Vancouver as Executive Director and host of many national television programs, including Canada's first health and wellness program called "Alive! The Picture of Health". 
Catherine Roberson has been painting and teaching art professionally since 1987. Her paintings are found in private and corporate collections here in Canada as well as in the U.S., Japan, Germany and Mexico and are sought for their wonderful colour of light and strong composition. The natural world, coast to meadowlands and the creatures found there, are most often the subject in her work. She studied under such mentors as Allan Edwards, HFCA, Prof. Zadak, University of Prague, Prof. Hsui, University of Taiwan and others. She holds active membership in the Federation of Canadian Artists, Oil Painters of America and the Coloured Pencil Society of America. She completed two life-sized reproductions of the Kermode Spirit Bear and a Bald-headed Eagle for the BC Lions Society and Canucks For Kids fund-raising programs, her sponsors being Holland America Line and Teldon Print Media.. A similar project of a West Coast salmon was completed for Rotary Club. Catherine lives in White Rock where she continues with her love of teaching art and painting her own images of the Creator's beautiful world.
Eliana Rolando is a native Spanish speaking instructor from Argentina, where she taught English as a second language to adults and elementary school children for nine years. She has been teaching Spanish in Vancouver for six years. Eliana is passionate about helping people to learn a second language. Eliana's passion for languages has enhanced her academic studies as a Technical Translator of English and Spanish. Eliana is self-motivated, open to new ideas, hard working, enthusiastic, patient, positive, responsible and supportive. She is Fluent in English and Spanish and has excellent 
Laura Ross is a professional dancer, musical theatre performer and instructor. She has been teaching various genres of dance for many years. She began her own classical dance training at Pacific Dance Centre in Victoria. Later, her love of ballet brought her to study jazz, modern, tap and musical theatre. Laura has been fortunate to work with such companies as The Vancouver Playhouse, The Belfry Theatre and KOBA Family Entertainment. She looks forward to bringing her love of dance to Kerrisdale Community Centre. She teaches with enthusiasm and encouragement. Be prepared to sweat, breathe deeply and laugh. 
Linda Shedden was a client of the
CALLANETICS EDINBURGH
STUDIO in Scotland for 3 years before
she moved to Vancouver in February
2006. She missed the classes and the
affect on her body shape so much, that
she decided to train as a CALLANETICS
teacher herself! Linda is now the only certified teacher in
BC, and one of only a few in Canada
Jennifer Small is an ECE certified teacher with over 30 years experience working with preschoolers. She teaches developmental programs at a number of Community Centre’s across the city.
Astor Tsang is a published knitting pattern designer and well-known knitting instructor, teaching in Vancouver and a workshop in New York City. Astor’s expertise and passion for knitting are highly contagious. 
Meg Todd has been at the Kerrisdale Community Centre since 1989. She is a registered BCRPA fitness instructor and teaches group fitness and weight room classes. 
Jennifer Upsdell 
Szu-Wen Wang is an established singer with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from University of Texas. She has appeared in several Vancouver area productions since moving to the city in 2007, including Opera ppassionata’s production of Hansel and Gretel (Gretel) and Amadigi (Oriana), DragonDiva Operatic Theatre’s production of Elixir of Love (Giannetta), Opera Okanagan’s production of Amahl and the Night Visitors (Amahl), North Shore Light Opera Society’s production of Patience (Patience), Vancouver Academy of Music’s production of Albert Herring (Cissy), and the first and the second annual “Voices of the Pacific Rim” concert of Vancouver Opera. In May, Szu-Wen will perform the role of Lola in Opera Appassionata’s upcoming production of Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana. 
Charlene Whartonstarted her Fitness career at SFU in the late 80’s. Since then, she has taught in a variety of locations across Canada and Australia. Although Charlene teaches an array of fitness classes, her passion is teaching Boxerfit Bootcamp and Core Conditioning classes for those individuals who aren’t afraid to sweat. She is a BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders, BCRPA Personal Trainer, has a Marketing Degree from SFU and is the owner of Prevention Works, a company that specializes in Ergonomics. 
Dian Weimer has a Bachelor of Education degree from UBC and a TESOL diploma in ESL teaching from Vancouver Community College. She has tutored both adults and youth and has taught conversation and ESL Basic classes at MOSAIC. She has extensive experience teaching music, including adult classes in folk guitar. 
Candice Wong began training Wushu in 1998 and has accomplished many first place awards in forms and point fighting. She was ranked top 10 in the world (3rd in Canada) . She represented Canada at numerous competitions including the Wushui Pan-American Games where she received a gold medal in her Broadsword routine. She has won many Grand Championships in North America and won numerous Grand Championships as a National Blackbelt League competitor. Candice is a level 6 (masters degree) certified coach recognized by The Confederation of Canadian Wushu Organizations. Receiving her black belt in 2003 she began coaching and has since produced many top competitive students in North America. 
Jean Wong has over 20 years of full time teaching experience. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and at all levels. She participated successfully for eight years in various ballroom dance competitions and other public demonstrations.
She has been an instructor for various community centers, the Vancouver School Board and other organizations. She is excited to share her passion for dance through her own personal dance experience and background.
Benjamin Yang is a senior Taiji and Chinese martial arts instructor fromthe prestigious Shouyu Liang Wushu Taiji Qigong Institute which is well known world wide and has nurtured tens of thousands of students and qualified instructors. Benjamin has over 20 years of Chinese martial arts experience under the personal guidance of Grandmaster Shouyu Liang. As the Grandchampion of the 11th World CupInternational Martial Arts Championships, Benjamin holds a 7th Degree Black Belt of International Sanshou Dao Association. He has been featured in the books “In the Spirit of the 2008 Olympics Extraordinary Chinese Martial Artists of the World”, and “Contemporary Famous Chinese Martial Artists”. Benjamin’s enthusiasm in promoting the ancient exercise of Taiji as a life prolonging, physical, mental, and spiritual training that brings harmony to your body and mind is clearly demonstrated in the teachings he conducts. 
Sung Yang is an experienced mindfulness teacher. He has taught mindfulness to people from almost all walks of life including psychologists, doctors, therapists, teachers, students and people with various mental/physical disorders. He received mindfulness
trainings from numerous teachers including Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world's most renowned mindfulness experts. He is also serving the South Fraser branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association as a director.
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