{"id":24,"date":"2018-07-12T22:29:37","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T22:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2025-09-05T12:25:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T19:25:57","slug":"teachers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-641\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Heather-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Heather-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Heather-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Heather.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Cameron has been teaching in Burnaby for 17 years. She has 3 children ranging from 7-13 years old who keep her busy while she is not at school. Mrs. Cameron enjoys travelling, photography, sushi, coffee, dogs, and reality tv. This year she is teaching Math 8, Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 heather.cameron@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-670\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/09\/Lily-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"563\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/09\/Lily-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/09\/Lily-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/09\/Lily.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ms. Cao has been teaching science and math since 2019. This year, she has the privilege of teaching Math 9, Foundations &amp; Pre-Calculus 10, and Pre-Calculus 11. After school, Ms. Cao enjoys spending time with her dog Juno and trying new restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 lily.cao@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-722\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Cassandra-1-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Cassandra-1-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Cassandra-1-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Cassandra-1.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Ms. Chan has been teaching math and science in schools both locally and abroad since 2015. This year she is teaching Math 8, Science 8, and Science 9. She enjoys travelling, eating ice cream, reading mysteries and creating fun doodles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 cassandra.chan@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-683\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/11\/Catherine-1-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"556\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/11\/Catherine-1-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/11\/Catherine-1-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/11\/Catherine-1.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ms. Godin has been teaching at Alpha secondary since she set foot in British Columbia in 2012. She is passionate about French and Languages. Mathematics is a language she loves! This year, Ms. Godin is teaching Math 8 to the French Immersion cohort. When she is not at school, Ms. Godin likes to go on e-bike rides or walk to the park with her two little kids!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 catherine.godin@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-726\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Jay-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Jay-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Jay-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Jay.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Horvat is teaching Math 9, Foundations &amp; Pre-Calculus 10, and Foundations of Mathematics 12 this year. Originally from Australia, he has been living and teaching in Burnaby for the past two years. In addition to teaching, Mr. Horvat is also a civil and software engineer. Outside the classroom, he enjoys anything active, travelling, hanging out with friends, and learning new things!<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 jay.horvat@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-639\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Ed-1-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Ed-1-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Ed-1-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Ed-1.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Ko has been teaching Math in the Burnaby school district since 2006. He is passionate about meaningfully connecting with students and partnering along with them on their mathematical journey. This year Mr. Ko teaches Foundations &amp; Pre-Calculus 10, Pre-Calculus 11, Pre-Calculus 12, and AP Calculus. Mr. Ko loves playing and watching sports of all kinds. He loves eating foods of all kinds too!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email: <\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 edward.ko@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-646\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Lori-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Lori-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Lori-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Lori.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ms. Lam enjoys inspiring and promoting mathematical skills in our students. This school year, she is teaching Math 9, Foundations &amp; Pre-Calculus 10 and Pre-Calculus 11. Outside of work, she enjoys running, eating sushi and spending time with her family.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> lori.lam@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-650\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Alfred-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Alfred-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Alfred-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Alfred.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This academic year, Dr. Ojelel teaches Mathematics 8, Workplace Math 11, Foundations 11 and Pre-Calculus 11. He is the Sponsor Teacher for Chess and Math Challengers. He is known to enjoy biking, golf and Formula 1 racing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0alfred.ojelel@burnabyschools.ca<br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0website:\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/ojelela\/\">sd41blogs.ca\/ojelela<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-715\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Natasha-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"556\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Natasha-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Natasha-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2025\/09\/Natasha.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mrs.\u00a0<span class=\"mark71u7z68m6\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Stickley<\/span> is super excited for new school year! This year she will be teaching Life Sciences 11, Chemistry 11, Science 10 and Math 8. Her goal is to help students build a positive relationship with mathematics and to provide opportunities for students to see the mathematics in the world around them. Mrs. <span class=\"mark71u7z68m6\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Stickley<\/span> likes to spend her free time outdoors with her family and playing sports such as soccer.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0natasha.stickley@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-651\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Andrej-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Andrej-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Andrej-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/05\/Andrej.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a Math and Science teacher, Mr. Vlacil tries to create a unique classroom experience where students have hands-on learning experiences. He supports each individual learner to reach their potential and find meaning in the math and sciences. Away from his classes, Mr. Vlacil loves playing all kinds of sports and travelling to different places in Canada and all over the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 andrej.vlacil@burnabyschools.ca<br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0website:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrvscienceandmath.com\">www.mrvscienceandmath.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-667\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/09\/Krystyna-300x115.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"571\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/09\/Krystyna-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/09\/Krystyna-360x138.png 360w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/alpha-math\/files\/2023\/09\/Krystyna.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This year Madame Vocadlo is teaching Math 9 and Foundations &amp; Pre-Calculus 10 in French Immersion.\u00a0 She is dedicated to ensuring each student feels proud of their own success in math.\u00a0 She loves math puzzles, games and riddles!\u00a0 In her free time, she enjoys volunteering as a Girl Guide leader and spending time outside climbing, hiking and sailing with her family.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0email:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> krystyna.vocadlo@burnabyschools.ca<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mrs. Cameron has been teaching in Burnaby for 17 years. She has 3 children ranging from 7-13 years old who keep her busy while she is not at school. 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