Sukhbir joined Choice School in the summer of 2021. He comes with a variety of experiences in the independent school system. After building the math department in a prominent school in Vancouver, Sukhbir became Head of Mathematics before embarking on a leadership role in a Surrey school. Sukhbir is very passionate about education and believes that the whole world is a classroom. For several years, Sukhbir has been leading community service trips with Habitat for Humanity in which youth are taken to less developed countries and embark on building projects in the local communities.
Sukhbir loves teaching and is a life-long learner. He believes that learning does not stop, regardless of age. In addition to his experiences in education, Sukhbir also has qualifications and experience in finance and is a qualified accountant. He holds a private pilots license and loves to fly when time permits. He is committed to creating nourishing, engaging, collaborative, learning environments where students are encouraged to take risks, value different perspectives, deepen their thinking, and strengthen their skills.
Ms. Dykman is very passionate about teaching and believes that she will learn just as much from her students, as they will learn from her. She is a lifelong learner who enjoys looking at things from a different perspective. When she has free time she can be found reading a book, kicking around a ball, or exploring nature.
Ms. Dykman has completed both of her B.Ed and B.A with a Concentration in English at St. Mary’s University in Calgary. She has many years of experience with diverse learners and is very excited to start a new adventure at Choice.
Ms. Sueyoshi is excited to be part of the Choice School team as an elementary school teacher. She has experience working in countries around the world, including Japan, England, and the United States. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Childhood Education and Special Education. Ms. Sueyoshi believes in the potential for all students to succeed and works to cultivate an active and supportive environment to foster meaningful learning. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her three young children.
Mr. Chin is thrilled to be part of Choice School.
Mr. Chin has completed his B.Ed and theatre diploma at Vancouver Island University as well as acting for film at New York Film Academy.
He is passionate about making differences in children’s lives whose he serves with their families and other faculty members. He believes in 3 Cs in this profession. Commitment that he will fully do his duty as an educator for his students, consistency that he will keep improving as a teacher daily and communication with openness to learn about diverse children and their interest that he serves throughout his career. During his past time, he loves spending time working out at the gym, playing violin and exploring different types of music.
Mr. Rodrigues has a strong background in Education and Psychology, coupled with extensive teaching tenure, Bryce brings a treasure trove of knowledge to the educational arena. He is a firm advocate for nurturing innovative thinking, instilling a sense of responsibility in learners, and cultivating a profound appreciation for accountability. During his leisure hours, Mr. Rodrigues enjoys savoring delectable Korean cuisine and seizing any opportunity to embark on exciting journeys with his future wife.
Ms. Raisbeck is eager to begin the new school year at Choice School. She is a passionate Teacher and Art Educator from Ontario, with experience teaching in the UK. Ms. Raisbeck graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts and in Education, with a specialty in teaching At-Risk Youth. She believes that everybody learns in a unique way and aims to foster creativity and ingenuity in the classroom. In her free time, she can be found drawing or painting, enjoying nature, and playing basketball.
Ms. Yeung earned her “Master of Social Sciences, Behavioral Health” from the University of Hong Kong and her PGCE (post graduate certificate of education) from the University of Sunderland. She loves music and is experienced with a demonstrated history of working in the education sector. She is skilled in Communication, English, Cantonese and of course Music. She is looking forward to be working with a diverse group of students and educators. Creating a safe and fun environment, inclusive to all students, cultures, and family backgrounds are very important to Ms. Yeung. Out of the classroom, she enjoys doing arts and crafts, play board games, and play musical instruments like violin, viola and piano.
Ms. Stanley is excited to join Choice this year teaching French. She has taught a full academic curriculum in Ontario and British Columbia for many years. The concepts of learning and collaboration are central to her philosophy. She has a passion for building community, engaging the learner, acting as guide and setting high standards. In her free time, Ms. Stanley enjoys travelling, cooking, listening to music and reading.
Mr. B is on a sabbatical. He is attending university in order to complete his studies and hopes to return to the school in September 2025.
Ms. Thackwray is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who graduated from the University of British Columbia. She began her career in pediatrics at The BC Centre For Ability in Vancouver where she worked both in the Early Intervention Program (0 – 5 year olds) and in the School Therapy Program in North and West Vancouver. She currently works as the Occupational Therapist at Choice School as well running her own pediatric private practice in Richmond, BC. She has worked extensively with children with children with difficulties with executive functioning, emotional regulation, sensory processing and motor coordination, in order to assist them in being successful in the home, community and school environments. Ms. Thackwray provides occupational therapy to the children she works with, and consults with parents and educators to help develop appropriate accommodations, programming and classroom environments to support individual student differences.
Ms. Lin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as well as a certified Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) therapist. Since 2007, she has been dedicated to supporting neurodivergent learners aged 18 months to 17 years across various environments, including home, school, and community settings. Her approach emphasizes building meaningful connections with learners, promoting growth in different learning areas, supporting positive behavior change, collaborating with other professionals, and providing parent coaching. Ms. Lin believes in the unique potential of every learner and is committed to offering personalized support while celebrating each milestone. She is passionate about fostering growth, understanding, and connection in all aspects of her work.
Jameela is very happy to be working at Choice School. She graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Diploma in Marketing and Graphic Design. She enjoys cooking from different cultures, crafts, drawing and painting. She loves all animals, but dogs and elephants are her favorites. Ms. Jameela has a daughter, and a dog named Karma, a cute little French bulldog who thinks she is a child. She also likes to travel whenever she can, and has been to many countries including Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, United Kingdom and the Caribbean. Ms. Jameela enjoys working with children and has a love for art and creativity.
Ms. Guo is thrilled to join the Choice School staff as an Educational Assistant in September 2024. With 15 years of teaching experience in China, she has also worked in Winnipeg in a daycare setting, providing one-on-one support for children with autism. She holds a diploma in Educational Assistance and is passionate about working with kids with special needs. In addition to her role at Choice School, Ms. Guo teaches Mandarin for the school district on weekends. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality moments with family and friends.
Ms. V is excited to be joining the Choice School staff in September 2022 and glad to continue her passion for helping students. She has an experience of 9 years working with an independent school specialized in learning disabilities. She worked in different roles as a cognitive teacher helping students strengthen their brain through cognitive exercises and an academic teaching assistant teaching Middle School Math and elementary English. She has guided variety of different learners with varied age groups ranging from 7 years old to adults.
In her spare time, she loves to spend time with friends and family and enjoys cooking.
Ms. Sarai is happy to be a part of the Choice School staff. She has worked as a special education assistant for three years and has been working with children for a total of five years.
Ms. Sarai enjoys supporting the children at Choice School as they continue to learn and grow.
In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
Ms. Howlett is thrilled to be returning after a brief time at Choice school at the end of the last year.
This will be her first full year as an Education Assistant and is extremely exited to put her skills, knowledge, and passion into everyday practice. Ms. Howlett has a creative arts background with education from Vancouver film school and B.C.I.T for Broadcast Journalism that she hopes will contribute to the already rich tapestry of skill sets offered at Choice School for gifted Children.
Ms. Kyc is dedicated to working with diverse populations and is thrilled to start her first year as an Educational Assistant at Choice School, where she aims to help students reach their full potential. With two years of experience as an Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapist and six years of working with diverse populations in Ontario, she has worked with children aged 2 to 20, addressing various behavioral and developmental challenges. Ms. Kyc, who holds a degree in Applied Science with a specialization in Human Development from the University of Guelph, believes every child has unique gifts and can achieve great things with the right support. In her free time, she enjoys concerts, spending time with friends, traveling, exercising, and exploring her new surroundings in Vancouver.
Mr. Majid has enjoyed working at Choice School for the last several years. He looks after the school grounds and maintains the school building, as well as being our friendly and professional school bus driver. He was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and graduated as a journalist from Kabul University. He is a musician and he likes to sing and play a variety of instruments.
Mr. Majid likes to spend time with his family when he is not helping out at school.