Education
Darrell Jones, Director
Nerissa Joseph, Assistant
Reidun Kopp, Head Teacher
My name is Reidun Kopp. I am the Head Teacher at Shihìya School. I have been teaching at the school for 15 years. I am excited to have had my first group of Preschoolers that I have taught graduate in June of 2011 (Tia Felix, Tyler Christian and Donovan Ram). I oversee all the staff and the students at Shihìya School. Currently I teach Grade 2-6. I have enjoyed my teaching years with Shihiya and am thankful for the relationships I have made with parents and community members’ over this time. I strongly believe it takes a whole community to raise a child. I am happy to see that happening with our staff, students, parents and community.
Carrie Clark, Education Assistant
My name is Carrie Clark. This is my second year working at Shìhiya School as an Education Assistant. My main responsibility is to support our students with their learning in all aspects of school. I assist students in both the K4-Grade 1 classroom and the Grade 2-6 Classroom. My job entails working with Mrs. Kopp, Mrs. Lawrence and Glennis O’Neil (Speech and Language Pathologist), individual students and group programs. I really enjoy the students and staff at our school.
Cristine Lawrence, Teacher
My name is Cristine Lawrence and I am the Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teacher at
Shihìya School.
This is my second year teaching at Shihiya School and I enjoy of it. I graduated ’from Thompson Rivers University in 2010 with a Bachelors of Education and a specialization in Rural and Aboriginal Education. I have volunteered at many schools in School
District 83 and completed my practicum at Hillcrest Elementary in Salmon Arm. I am a firm believer in inclusive education and feel that all children have a right to a proper education.
Constance Christian, Cook
My Name is Constance Christian. I am a Splatsin Band member. I began my position as the Cook at Shihiya this fall of September, 2011.
I had previously worked as the Cook for the Grandmothers at Splatsin Tsm7aksa|tn. I started there as a volunteer setting up snacks and preparing the Grandmother’s lunches and helped vvhere ever I was needed in thelanguage and culture room. My job at Shihiya is to provide healthy nutritious food for the children, served in a delicious, appealing and Food Safe manner. I am very happy to be a part of the staff and hope to be here for a long time. I have been welcomed warmly by staff and students and continue to find Shihiya and warm and welcoming environment.
Marion Lee, Teacher
WAYTK ra skwast Magca, sama7stsin Marion Lee, aiskt wa en Shihiya mus tek magca. Spîatsinaca, tsmuïumka te Tmusmes.
Ra Ki7ca Lena (David) Be11, Ra katsa7 Harry Joseph Be11 , ra Kia7a Louisa (Narcisse) David, ra s1aha7 Harrì/ James David,
ra cana7 Corrine ins. ra ra cana7 Corrine ra xpa7a Bi11 Beebïy
Hello my name is Magca, in english it is Marion Lee, I am a Splatsin member, I am married to Tmusmes, Lawrence Lee. we have 3 sons.
Lawrence and I have been together for 45 years and are in 1Qve. 3, Noel and Marion Lee. 11 grandchildren only 3 boys so far, rest are girls.
I have worked with the Splatsin Tsm7ksa1tn for a few years helping with Language. I enjoy teaching ianguage to our chiidren.
I have worked for Shihiya since this past spring and have enjoyed every minute of my time with the children and staff.
There is no better reward than hearing all speak secwepemc or hearing them sing songs in our native tongue. Makes me proud!
Emil Prevost
Hello, my name is Tyler Christian and this summer I am working for the Splatsin Education Department as part of the Summer Employment Program working with the youth aged 6 to age 12 as a Youth Intern.
Now a little about me: My parents are Brenda Christian and Scott Henning. I am 18 years old and have just graduated from AL Fortune Secondary. In the fall I will continue onto Post-Secondary at Okanagan College.
This is my third year working with the youth I enjoy it very much. Previously I worked at a summer day camp at Shihiya School Elementary.
This year I am working at a youth centre that was built for the youth. Inside the youth centre we have pool tables, computers and air hockey. My job will be help planning events and activities for the upcoming weeks ahead for the children aged 6-12, and also participating and interacting with the children. I work alongside Tia Felix – Summer Employment Student.
This program will run for 5 weeks throughout the week Mondays are preparation day for the next week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are activities with the youth ages 6- 12.
I am honored to be a part of this program it has really taught me a lot about the youth in this community and if it wasn’t for Nerissa Joseph and Darrell Jones’ support I do not know where I would be at today.
If you have any questions and/or ideas please contact Tia or me at the Band Office, we are located in the Education Portable or can be reached by telephone 250-838-6496 ext.223.
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, and Good Evening Splatsin Community.
My name is Tia Felix, who had recently just been hired through the summer student employment program by the Splatsin Education Department. Why I was hired? I am working two employed jobs. The first one being, a caretaker for the Quilakwa RV Park and the second one is a Youth Internship for the Splatsin First Nation Community.
Before we get started; a little bit about me. I am the daughter of Shiela Felix, who had not only raised me, but many other amazing kids. I had recently just graduated from Pleasant Valley Secondary School and had been accepted to The University of British Columbia Okanagan for the Bachelors of Science. After I succeed at finishing my degree, I will branch off into the Health Field. Wish me luck!
At the Quilakwa RV Park, I work alongside Celina Leon and Jessica Jones, being a team to complete many ongoing tasks. My daily routine includes paper/ computer filing, cleaning the sites/bathrooms/office, maintaining nature/ grounds, greeting the customers, tour guide, and accounting. My day also includes the scorching hot sun and super friendly mosquitoes.
As the youth get a summer break from school, they become bored, and that is where I come in. My job is to plan and schedule for the youth, ranging from the ages of 6 to 12. The Youth internship involves many members of the Splatsin Community. I work alongside the Education Department, parent guardians, and youth. My partner in crime is Tyler Christian; together we are planning to organize many exciting events and activities. The events and activities are to keep the youth busy and active throughout the week and not to nag their parents continuously.
I am thrilled to work with the community, in both the RV Park and the youth of Splatsin. I guarantee I will have and share an unbelievable experience this summer with everyone.
If you have any questions and/or ideas please contact Tyler or me at the Band Office, we are located in the Education Portable or can be reached by telephone 250-838-6496 ext.223.
Kukstemc,
Tia Felix
LINKS:
School District 83 – www.sd83.bc.ca
First Nations Education Steering Committee – www.fnesc.ca
New Relationships Trust – www.newrelationshiptrust.ca
DOCUMENTS:
INAC Post-Secondary Funding-Quick Reference
Splatsin Post-Secondary Policy