Ian is a learning support and science teacher at Bert Church High School. He is passionate about helping students build connections in their community and is very excited to join the team and to help YELL expand into Alberta. Ian enjoys coaching, especially Unified Sports (where students with and without intellectual disabilities train and compete on the same team).

Jacob is a third year teacher at Prince George Secondary and in his first year taking on the Entrepreneurship program. He completed an undergraduate degree in Accounting in 2020 before going into education and he is looking forward to putting some of his experience from that towards teaching business education.

James Nevison is a teacher at Sutherland Secondary School in North Vancouver. He is currently responsible for all Business Education courses at Sutherland, from Marketing to Accounting. He is also the head teacher of Sutherland’s experiential-based Global Perspectives Program, in which he leads Economics 12 and Social Justice 12 courses. James has a corporate background in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, complemented by a Masters in International Leadership from SFU as well as B.Ed and B.Comm (Hons) degrees from UBC.

Jennifer Vi has been a Business & Career Life Education teacher in Richmond, BC for the past 15 years. Having seen YELL in action at her school, she is excited to introduce it in the CLE program as well. She shares in YELL’s vision of bridging the gap for students to transition from high school to beyond.

Jo-Anne was the first YELL teacher and has played an instrumental role in shaping and contributing to its educational practices and culture. She is a hiking trail-lover, teacher, and Athletic Director at West Vancouver Secondary School. Teaching is her second career, and she absolutely loves being a part of the educational and athletic adventures of her students. Jo-Anne is lucky to have been a part of YELL since the beginning; and is so proud of how it has grown from a small passion project of our founders to now a YELL community sharing an even bigger collective passion project!

Joe is excited to join the YELL team. He currently teaches Business Education in Burnaby, and formerly taught in Business Education at a school in East Vancouver. Joe’s history includes participating in UBC Enactus’ Ennovate competition, and he previously worked for two major corporations in Customer Service, Sales, and Management. Joe is passionate about teaching and uses experiential methods and mentorship to empower student leaders in the classroom.

Kristin Visscher taught elementary school (Grades 5, 6 and 7) for almost 25 years before making a great leap into high school a year ago. She now teachers Career Education for grade 10 students and is passionate about getting students prepared and excited about their future paths. This is her first year using the YELL curriculum and she is eager to help her students understand who they are, where they are going, while developing important skills and knowledge along the way.

Lydia Taylor heads Business Education at Vancouver Technical Secondary in Vancouver. She brings a rich background in entrepreneurship and leadership development to her teaching, and to the YELL program specifically. Having 20+ years as a senior executive in the biotech sector and as a social impact business consultant, Ms Taylor brings real world experience across multiple industries to her classroom. She is known as a strategist and solver who is passionate about developing people and supporting local business. Her formal education includes a BSc, BEd, MSc in Genetics, and MBA.

Sean Bradley is a teacher at McNally High School in Edmonton, Alberta. He oversees the Business & Innovation program which offers courses in finances, accounting, investment planning, marketing and entrepreneurship to students in grades 10-12. In Collaboration with YELL Canada, the Business & Innovation program at McNally is focused on supporting students in developing the entrepreneurial skills that will prepare them to confidently pursue their future ambitions in any field or industry.

Sheri Johnson is a teacher at Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver. Sheri teaches many of the senior Business Education classes including AP Microeconomics, Economics, YELL and Work Experience. Sheri tries to provide opportunities for students to connect what is learned in the classroom with the real world and thanks all of the YELL volunteers who help make this a reality for her students.

Simon is a seasoned educator with 14 years of global teaching experience, specializing in Business and Economics at the senior level. A recent graduate with a Master’s in Education Technology from UBC, Simon is eager to bring his expertise and innovative approaches to the YELL program. A self-proclaimed expert in AI, Simon is particularly enthusiastic about integrating cutting-edge technology into his teaching, providing students with forward-thinking and relevant learning experiences. A recent transplant to British Columbia, Simon has embraced Vancouver’s vibrant lifestyle, finding joy in the city’s outdoor offerings such as hiking, golf, and tennis. Simon’s passion for teaching, coupled with his love for active engagement and technology, makes him a dynamic and dedicated educator in the YELL program.

Stefan Rasporich M.Ed has been teaching for over 20 years with experience in most subjects from K-12 and adult learners. He is the co-founder of infinite mind pictures inc. which delivers game-based learning experiences to youth around the world, with a focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals, Indigenous ways of knowing and Minecraft as a creative/destructive collaborative medium. He is also an actor and award-winning screenwriter and you can see his shoulder prominently featured in The Revenant as well as dealing a poker scene in Billy the Kid.

Tim Crighton is beginning his career in education, and bringing with him experiences from competing as a professional athlete, teaching as a professional coach, and working in video game production and retail management. After a career as a professional snowboarder, Tim pursued studies at Toronto Metropolitan University where he completed his degree in Creative Industries specializing in entrepreneurship, marketing, and communications. Wanting to continue utilizing his experience and passion for teaching gained from high-level snowboard coaching, Tim attended teachers college at York University before moving to BC to join the Business and Careers teams at Burnaby North Secondary School.