PAMELA J. SAMADDAR
609 Greene Road . Kelowna BC . V1W 1B7
phone (250) 764-0492 . work (250) 764-8181 . email: psamadda@sd23.bc.ca
OBJECTIVE:
To share my background experience and qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
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2013-2014 Department Head (Humanities) & Curricular Leader
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Experienced leader comfortable in a variety of settings with diversity of programs
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Team player dedicated to needs and values of students, parents, staff and community
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Effective communicator who relates especially well with people of diverse backgrounds
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Experienced educator with 31 years working successfully at elementary, junior, middle and secondary school levels – music specialist, classroom instruction and Humanities
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Reputable sponsor teacher/ mentor at elementary and middle levels
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Intelligent, achieving scholastic excellence (Master of Education in Administrative Leadership/Bachelor of Music); Summer Institute instructor, UBC Okanagan
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Comfortable integrating technology (SmartMusic, SmartBoard Trained, Weebly Website Design, BYOD initiatives, Computers)
education
University of Victoria
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MASTER OF EDUCATION
Educational Administration
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1998
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EDUCATION B.ED (SECONDARY)
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1983
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BACHELOR OF MUSIC (First Class)
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1982
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Delta Senior Secondary
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GRADE 12 DIPLOMA
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1978
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Teaching Experience
Central Okanagan
School District (#23)
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KLO Middle School
Humanities, Band 7, Mentorship, Choir
Dorothea Walker Elementary
Grade 7 or 6/7 Classroom
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2012-Present
2004 - 2012
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Raymer Elementary
Grade 5-7 Classroom, Music, Grade 7 Band
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1996-2004
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Dorothea Walker Elementary
Grade 7 & Band
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1995-1996
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Lakeview Elementary
Grade 4/5 Classroom & Grade 7 Band
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1992-1995
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Delta
School District (#37)
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Pinewood Elementary
Grade 6 Classroom and Grade 7 Band
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1990-1991
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Gibson Elementary
Grade 4 Classroom and Grade 7 Band
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1990
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North Vancouver
School District (#44)
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Itinerant Music Specialist
Seycove Secondary Music Director
Grade 6 Classroom, Burrard View
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1988-1989
1984-1988
1983-1984
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MORAL STEWARDSHIP
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Mentor for M Block - Phillipine Disaster Relief Fundraiser, Character Ed instruction, 2013 - Present
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Free the Children, Grade 7 Leadership Program Coordinator, 2010 – Present
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Explored district vision/goals with AFL then initiated and continue to foster Quality Assessment at Dorothea Walker Elementary, 2009-Present
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Lead teacher, School-Wide Character Education initiatives, 2007-present
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Original Harmony Day Team Leader facilitating meeting of partnerships to create vision, mission and goals to jump start this annual event, 2007 - 2008
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Original designer of the Harmony Day Web Page on FirstClass
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Member SD23 Academy for Educational Leadership , 2007-2008
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Completed Okanagan College Leadership/Team Building Series, 2007
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Participant 2 ½ day Summer Leadership Institute “Lead by Example” with Leadership Academy Group, Penticton , 2007
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Member District Racism Free Committee, 2006-2008
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Introduced School-Wide Write /Whole Class Reading Assessment, Dorothea Walker, 2006
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Long-term Member Education Week Committee promoting Public Education, 1997–2008
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Leader supporting initial implementation SD23 iLearn Laptop Program, 2005-2007
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Completed SD23 Train the Trainer Diversity Program with Ed Wong, July 2004
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Served as member of an internal accreditation teams, Lakeview & Raymer Elementary
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Member Professional Development, Character Team and Climate Committees collaborating on “Celebrating Diversity” Project, Raymer, 1996-2004
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Adapted Dr. Borba’s work in Building Moral Intelligence for school-wide/classroom applications (Strengthening Character in Our Students)
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Completed SD23 Leadership Mentorship Program , 2004
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Completed Institute of Global Ethic’s Ethical Fitness Seminar, Nov. 2003
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Effective Communication Skills training with Justice Institute of BC, 1994
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
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KLO Curricular Leadership Team and Department Head, Humanities, 2013 - Present
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Kiwanis Festival, Excellent + Standing for Grade 7 Band, First Place, April, 2014
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Mentor Teacher with KLO Middle School Team & UBCO, 2013 – Present
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Assisted UBCO with Practicum Exit Interviews, Spring, 2014
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Actively research/implement 6+1 Writing Trait Program to support School-Wide Writing Goals & Professional Growth Plan, 2010-Present
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Sponsor/Mentor Teacher, (UVIC, UBC-O, U of Lethbridge), 1997-present
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Participant, Jaye McTighe’s Understanding by Design Institute, Kelowna, August, 2011
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Implementation Day Co-Planner & Presenter, Dorothea Walker, September 2011
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Participant, Solution Tree’s Building Common Assessments: Teacher as Assessment Leader , Seattle, Washington, 2010
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Delivered Seven Strategies of Assessment Workshop, Dorothea Walker, 2011
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Completed Seven Strategies of Assessment training with Jan Chappuis, Calgary, 2009
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Instructor, UBC Okanagan Summer Institute, Character Education Makes a Difference (EDST 497G), August, 2008
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Completed Anne Davies’ “Making Classroom Assessment Work”, Summer Institute, 2009
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Participant, iLearn TC2 Critical Thinking Workshops with UBC-O, 2005-2008
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Proficient with technology (Smartboard, SmartMusic, Weebly Website Design, Microsoft Word, Inspiration, PowerPoint, BCESIS)
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Fulfilled 5-day Writing with Excellence, Style and Structure Course, August 2004
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Participated in Literacy in Middle Schools Provincial Webcast Seminar, Fall 2004
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Served one year as lead teacher completing Bellanca/Fogerty “Blueprints for Thinking seminars, SD#37’s goal to improve cooperative learning district-wide, 1990-1991
ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY
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Organized KLO Lip Dub Harmony Day Project 2014
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KLO Curricular Leadership Team and Department Head, Humanities, 2013 - Present
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Organized and assisted with KLO School-Wide Assemblies, 2012-Present
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Student Success Team Co-Leader, Dorothea Walker, 2011 – Present
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Assessment for Learning Leader, Dorothea Walker, 2007-Present
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Intermediate Literacy & Numeracy Lead Teacher, Dorothea Walker Elementary, 2004-2008
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SD23 Board of School Trustees Certificate of Recognition recipient for leading Tsunami Appeal Project, 2005
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Social Justice Student Leadership Conference Organizing Committee Member, 2003–2006
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Designer/coordinator annual interdisciplinary outdoor education trips, 1988-Present
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Completed Effective Behavior System (EBS) training; contributed with team, 1997
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Peer coach/mentor collaborating with SD#37 District Fine Arts’ Coordinator to successfully support implementation of new Art curriculum, 1990-1991
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Chairperson, North Vancouver District Band Festival, 1986
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Member, North Van Music Educators’ Executive; co-coordinating Music In Our School Month activities (1985) and North Vancouver Music Educators’ Retreat, 1986
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Site/Facilities chairperson, Provincial Music Educators’ Conference, 1987
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Organized school band trip to World of Music Festival, Los Angeles, California, 1988
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Planned school-wide memorial service for student, fulfilling parent request, 1985
RELATIONSHIPS
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Completing COTA Inquiry Project, Engaging Students in Technology, 2-13 – Present
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Participated with KLO Grade 7 Social Studies Team with ILT, 2014
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Co-Chair Department Head, Humanities, KLO,
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Mentor Teacher, UBCO student (Humanities) 2013 – Present
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Phi Delta Kappan Guest Panelist, Jump Start Your Teaching Career, January, 2011
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Annual Guest speaker, UBCO Student Teacher Learning Communities; “So You Want to Set Up a Classroom”, 2001- Present
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Principal Designate, Dorothea Walker Elementary, 2009-2010
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Leadership Program Coordinator supporting SD23 Vision, 2004-present
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CanStruction, Co-Coordinating with Rotary Club & Kelowna Food Bank, 2011, 2012
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Advocate of articulation/transition process with middle / secondary schools, 2004-present
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Trumpeter Remembrance Day Ceremonies, 2004-Present
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Musical Director, Annual Musical Productions, 1992-2010
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Presenter, COTA Social Justice Rep Training Day, November, 2005
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Co-Creator District Social Justice Needs Assessment Survey supporting District Racism-Free, COTA Social Justice and District Social Justice committees’ projects, 2006-2008
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Coordinator, District and Rotary Public Speaking Zone Finals, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2010
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Social Justice Representative, Dorothea Walker Elementary, 2005-2006
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Professional Development Volunteer, COTA Conference, 2005
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Principal Designate, Raymer Elementary, 2002-2004
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Contributor Daily Courier Newspaper in Education Program, 2004-Present
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Facilitated student participation in City of Kelowna/SD 23 Centennial Helping Hands Tree-Planting Ceremony Participant, (May, 2005)
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Workshop presenter “Strengthening Character in Our Schools” Social Justice Student Leadership Conferences, Fall, 2003
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Choir Director, Teacher-Recognition Service & Provincial Intermediate Conference, 2003
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Experience managing diverse needs working with community organizations/district staff (Social Services, Forensic Psychologist, Mental Health, First Nations Advocates, Learning Assistance, Counselors, Resource Teachers, CEA’s), 1988 - Present
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Participant District Career Program’s Real Game telelink with Ottawa/Phoenix, 1996
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Coordinated high school graduation ceremonies, student council, dances,1984-1988
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Marching Band Director - opening ceremonies District Track Meet (Swanguard Stadium); Deep Cove Days & Delta May Day community parades, 1984-1988
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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Team event planner - Kelowna Minor Hockey, COYSA Premier League
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Initiated/Organized First Annual Kelowna United Soccer Banquet (2007)
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Member Ladies Auxiliary, Army, Navy, Air Force Veteran’s Club, Rutland
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Organize annual Community Service Projects with students adopting families in December and singing with seniors
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Participated City of Kelowna, Helping Hands Ceremony, Centennial (May, 2005)
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Trumpeter for Remembrance Day Ceremonies, Rutland Cenotaph (2004)
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Musical Director – Theatre Kelowna’s 2003 Production “The Sound of Music”
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Vocal coach/pianist, Theatre Kelowna/Viva Musical productions
interests and activities
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Time with Family and Friends
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Dining Out, Theater Performances
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Relaxing at Family Log Cabin at Canim Lake
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Barbecues and Backyard Swimming, Relaxing at Home
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Supporting children with their extra curricular activities
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Team Sports
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Travel out of town with rep teams
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Special event planner; Team Fundraiser Coordinator
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Recreation
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Golf, Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Walking
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Reading
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Professional books, Newspapers, Internet, Magazines
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Cooking
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Ethnic Cuisine (Indian, Thai, Chinese), Baking
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Crafts
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Hand/Machine Sewing, Quilting, Knitting
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Music
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Piano, Trumpet, Choral Music, Community Theatre,
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Home Improvement
Projects
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Renovating, Gardening, Decorating, Painting
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References
Raquel Steen
Principal, KLO Middle School
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Phone: 250.860.5106
Email: raquel.steen@sd23.bc.ca
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Chris Perry,
Music Director, KLO Middle School
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Phone: 250.863.3104
Email: Christopher.perry@sd23.bc.ca
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Anne McLean,
Elementary School Experience Coordinator, UBC Okanagan
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Phone: 250.807.9508
Email: anne.e.maclean@ubc.ca
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