I am a Senior Mathematics Teacher at EBus Academy in Vanderhoof BC, currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership at VIU, and excited to be working with YELL Canada again. When I’m not spending time with my family, I can be found tinkering, DIY, playing sports, and just being outside.

Garrett is a Business Education and Spanish teacher at Richmond Secondary School. He studied finance at Central Michigan University and obtained his MBA at the University of Windsor while working in credit risk. Garrett is thrilled to be working with YELL and getting students more exposure to entrepreneurs and real-world businesses. When not at work he enjoys hiking, running, cycling, and salsa dancing.

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).

Over the past four years, Ian has taught Math and Design at Mulgrave School with a passion for innovating education to fit the emerging needs of youth. He believes the entrepreneurial mindset is a skillset that students will need to gain to optimize success in their adult lives. Utilizing his experience teaching design thinking, and his enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and financial literacy, Ian is excited to be a part of the growing field of Entrepreneurship in Education. Through the YELL program, Ian is excited to facilitate opportunities for students to network, gain mentorship, and learn the skills to pursue their dreams in whatever industry they wish to pursue.

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.

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.

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.

Martin Runge is a teacher, business owner, and city councillor in Quesnel, BC. He is currently the department head for business, computer, and career studies at Correlieu Secondary. Having taught all business courses during his time in the district for 30 years he is excited be involved with YELL program this year. He is also pumped to fully utilize and harness the program and the support YELL has to offer… and as always, hopes to see his students utilize everything they learn to make a difference locally and globally.

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.

Trevor joined the YELL Canada program this year and is also the new teacher for the business program at Prince George Secondary School. He believes in lifelong learning and recently finished his Master of Education from the University of Victoria focusing on educational technology. In his free time, Trevor likes to spend time with his family and go backpacking in Northern B.C.