Our Teachers and Staff
Principal's Office
Mr. Sukhbir Bolina, Principal
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.
Our Educators
Ms. Sueyoshi
Ms. Sueyoshi has experience working in countries around the world, including Japan, England, Korea, 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.
Ms. Ardeshir
Ms. Ardeshir is excited to join Choice School as a classroom teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Education from UBC and a Fine Arts degree from Emily Carr University. With a background in visual arts and experience in Vancouver’s independent schools, she is passionate about fostering inclusive, creative, and inquiry-based learning.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys painting in her studio, spending time by the ocean, catching up with friends and family, and practicing her dance moves.
Mr. B
Mr. B is happy to return to Choice School for Gifted Children. He loves creating engaging hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and encourage students to explore big ideas in creative ways. He can draw upon his experience in a variety of settings and schools, and IB training during his Bachelor of Education at UBC.
Outside of school, Mr. B enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, exercising, and playing musical instruments. He’s also a big fan of live music, especially attending heavy metal shows.
Mr. Rodrigues
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
Ms. Raisbeck is excited to teach 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.
Specialists
Ms. Thackwray
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, Behavior Consultant
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.
Support Staff
Ms. Jameela , Administrative Assistant
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
Ms. Guo is thrilled to be a part of the Choice School family as an Educational Assistant. 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. Venkatramani (Ms. V)
Ms. V is excited to be a part of the Choice School staff 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
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
Ms. Howlett is thrilled to be at Choice school.
She continues her work 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.
Mr. Majid
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.
