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Jeff Guy graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1985 and started his first teaching position at the same high school where he graduated in Surrey, BC. Over a span of eleven years he taught a wide variety of subjects at the secondary school level, including Physical Education, Leadership, Mathematics and Humanities. In 1995, he achieved his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the Western Washington University.
In 1999 Jeff and his family relocated to Penticton where he had been a Vice-Principal for the past 17 years. He has worked at two secondary schools in School District No. 67, Princess Margaret and Penticton Secondary Schools. He has now joined the International Student Program as a full-time District Principal. His understanding of students and the education system is very beneficial to our International Student Program. Jeff displays a high degree of professionalism and knowledge when working with incoming students and agents.
Jeff has also been involved in the Penticton Sister City Exchange with Ikeda, Japan and has travelled extensively with students in Japan and Europe on several educational field trips. As the Principal of the International Student Program, Jeff is both passionate and committed to providing students from around the globe with an exceptional opportunity to study in the amazing Okanagan Skaha School District.
Jeff looks forward to the daily challenge of helping every student find success. His focus in life is to live by the adage: “make each and every day count.”
In 1999 Jeff and his family relocated to Penticton where he had been a Vice-Principal for the past 17 years. He has worked at two secondary schools in School District No. 67, Princess Margaret and Penticton Secondary Schools. He has now joined the International Student Program as a full-time District Principal. His understanding of students and the education system is very beneficial to our International Student Program. Jeff displays a high degree of professionalism and knowledge when working with incoming students and agents.
Jeff has also been involved in the Penticton Sister City Exchange with Ikeda, Japan and has travelled extensively with students in Japan and Europe on several educational field trips. As the Principal of the International Student Program, Jeff is both passionate and committed to providing students from around the globe with an exceptional opportunity to study in the amazing Okanagan Skaha School District.
Jeff looks forward to the daily challenge of helping every student find success. His focus in life is to live by the adage: “make each and every day count.”
Kathy Levesque, Administrative Assistant
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It is a pleasure to Have Kathy as a team member with the International Student Program. Kathy brings 16+ years of School District experience to the position of Administrative Assistant. She has worked in clerical/administrative secretary positions at every school level from elementary to secondary, as well as the Distance Education Program and the School Board Office. Her exceptional organizational and time management skills, along with her strong work ethic and friendly demeanor, make her the perfect fit on the International Student Program Team.
Kathy is passionate about the outdoors and is an avid cyclist, hiker, skier and general outdoor enthusiast. She has also been highly involved in volleyball and soccer as a player, coach and parent. Between raising her family and managing their own vineyard, Kathy has an outstanding perspective of what the Okanagan area has to offer.
Kathy is passionate about the outdoors and is an avid cyclist, hiker, skier and general outdoor enthusiast. She has also been highly involved in volleyball and soccer as a player, coach and parent. Between raising her family and managing their own vineyard, Kathy has an outstanding perspective of what the Okanagan area has to offer.
Brenda Kotzian, Homestay and Activities Coordinator
Phone: 250-770-7750 ext. 6296
Fax: 250-770-7700
Email: bkotzian@summer.com
Phone: 250-770-7750 ext. 6296
Fax: 250-770-7700
Email: bkotzian@summer.com
Brenda is retired from Canada Border Services, where she was a Customs and Immigration officer for over 31 years. This background, coupled with her over 14 years of experience as a host mother in the School District’s homestay program, provides her with the essential tools to perform her current position with expertise and confidence.
Brenda brings energy, humour, and enthusiasm to the International Student Program. She has competed in two Ironman Canada competitions and is an avid cyclist and sports enthusiast. She finds time in her busy schedule to support numerous fundraisers for cancer research and kids programs, while also enjoying gardening, camping, travel, reading, cooking, riding horses and all outdoor summer and winter sports.
Brenda’s love for, and understanding of, young people makes her the perfect Homestay Coordinator. She is very committed to the program and has a passion for making the student/ homestay family experience the very best it can be.
Brenda brings energy, humour, and enthusiasm to the International Student Program. She has competed in two Ironman Canada competitions and is an avid cyclist and sports enthusiast. She finds time in her busy schedule to support numerous fundraisers for cancer research and kids programs, while also enjoying gardening, camping, travel, reading, cooking, riding horses and all outdoor summer and winter sports.
Brenda’s love for, and understanding of, young people makes her the perfect Homestay Coordinator. She is very committed to the program and has a passion for making the student/ homestay family experience the very best it can be.
Gina Rogers, Homestay Coordinator
Phone: 250-770-7750 ext. 6274
Fax: 250-770-7700
Email: grogers@summer.com
Phone: 250-770-7750 ext. 6274
Fax: 250-770-7700
Email: grogers@summer.com
Gina is relatively new to the Okanagan, and has come to the International Program from Penticton Secondary School. Her many years on the West Coast of British Columbia were spend working with adult learners and newcomers to Canada with the Coquitlam School District. During this time Gina returned to post-secondary where she obtained her Career Development Practitioner Diploma which allowed her to become a career resource facilitator at Riverside Secondary in Port Coquitlam. Gina helped many high school students with their future plans, whether it be attending post-secondary, starting a trade school, or directly entering the work force. She brings a wealth of information to compliment our International Homestay Program.
Gina has a passion for helping young people achieve their goals and live their dreams.
Gina has a passion for helping young people achieve their goals and live their dreams.
