Education Specialists
The multidisciplinary staff at Fawkes Academy includes Certified Teachers with extensive experience in special education, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and interventionists trained in applied behaviour analysis, Counsellors, and Speech and Language Pathologists
I have a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a double major in Marketing and Finance and a minor in Economics. I am the board designate and business manager for Group ABA Children’s Society, which includes Fawkes Academy and the GABA Vancouver program. My role includes full cycle accounting and human resources management for the society, as well as transfer of information between the board of directors, personnel, and Fawkes’ Parent Advisory Council.
In my role as Principal, I strive to create an inclusive, joyful, and engaging learning environment that supports the strengths and needs of all students. I began teaching in 1991 and have many specializations, including Special Education. As a parent of three grown children, including one with a diagnosis of Autism, I understand the critical need to collaborate with parents and caregivers on each child’s educational journey.
Hi folks! Amanda here. I’m thrilled to be part of an amazing team that provides accessible education to all students. I have a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (hence the daily class walks and dance parties!), a Bachelor of Education, and a passion for learning how kids work. My 13-year teaching career is all over the map — literally – from South Korea, to Spain, to Saskatchewan, and now BC, where I currently provide academic programming for students at Fawkes Burnaby and love it!
Welcome to Fawkes! I have a B.A. in Psychology from UVic, an Advanced Citation in Disability and Applied Behavior Analysis from Douglas College, and an M.A. in Special Education from UBC. For the past 20 years I have worked with children and youth with diverse learning needs and continue to develop and expand my knowledge every day with the help of my most important teachers, my students! I believe in a collaborative approach and that parents and caregivers know their child best and are key members in their child’s educational journey.
I have a doctorate in Psychology, with an emphasis in Behaviour Analysis, and a minor in Special Education. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral level. I am the clinical oversight for the students at Fawkes Burnaby and Richmond. I have been providing behavioural interventions to children with ASD for over 14 years.
I have been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism since 2003, supporting individuals as young as 18 months to 19 years old. I completed a Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Child behaviour therapy. I am also a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. I value and encourage the power of teaching through play and everyday activities; all the while having fun and purposefully using evidence-based strategies to develop and strengthen various age-appropriate and functionally-relevant skills across the life-span.
I have a Masters of Education from the University of Washington, as well as a post-baccalaureate diploma in ABA from Capilano University. I have been working with children with Autism and other cognitive and developmental disabilities since 2009. I have worked with children and teenagers in school, home, one on one, and community settings.
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, a Bachelor of Education, and additional qualifications in Special Education. I am a certified teacher in both Ontario and British Columbia and have worked with children and youth with a variety of learning needs since 2012. I am currently the teacher for the High School class at Fawkes Burnaby.
I have a Professional Masters of Education, and 5+ years experience teaching at home in Ireland. Throughout my teaching career, I have always had a desire to focus on Special Education and I am very excited to continue this journey here at Fawkes. My priority as an educator has always been to provide a safe, respectful, and stimulating learning environment which can adapt where necessary, in order to adhere to the needs of the learners.
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I’m so excited to be part of the Fawkes Academy team! I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SFU, a Bachelor of Education from UBC, and have worked at multiple schools providing accessible education to students with unique learning needs. My previous work experience as a Behaviour Interventionist is what sparked my passion for working with students with Autism and led me to my journey at Fawkes Academy!
I have Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with an advanced coursework in education and special education. I am completing my Masters of Counselling Psychology. I have worked at Fawkes Academy for 5 years with students in high school and elementary classes, as well as online learning students. My priority is to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Hi everyone. I am currently the classroom teacher for the intermediate and secondary students. I have been teaching since 2013 in different educational setting and supporting students with diverse learning needs. I have a B.A. and a Masters of Education. I have also completed the PGDE programme and continually pursue professional development in special education. For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is seeing each of the students grow confidently and realize their potential.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics and Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary. I have been teaching in ABA classrooms since 2011 and strive to create engaging learning environments that meet the needs of each individual student. I focus on creating a classroom community that builds meaningful relationships and produces lifelong learners.
Hello! I completed my Bachelor of Honours and Concurrent Education from Queen’s University fresh out of high school. However, my passion for education was sparked when I discovered alternative ways of teaching during Outdoor and Experiential Education at Queen’s as well as the Special Education Teacher’s Training certificate at Vancouver Island University once I relocated to Campbell River, BC. For a decade I worked as a support provider one on one with students in their family homes as a behavioural interventionist and tutor with a gradual transition to learning consultant and distributed learning teacher over the past 5 years. I enjoy working collaboratively as a team with students, families, and the support providers to create individualized education programs specialized for learner success!
Hello! I’m Nikki Webber and this is my second year with Fawkes Academy. Before working as a distributed learning teacher, I taught alternate education in Nanaimo, BC. I have a BA in English Literature and history from Vancouver Island University, as well as a B.Ed in secondary education and a Master’s degree in special education. Right now, I live on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc First Nation, also known as Kamloops, BC, with my five children, two of whom have complex care needs. In my spare time, I love reading, hiking, paddleboarding, and hanging out with my terrific kids.
With many years of experience in special education and counselling, I am dedicated to creating family-centred, inclusive environments that support the development of students and families. My approach focuses on meeting children and youth where they are in their development journey, collaborating with them and their support networks to help them move forward. I have extensive experience in alternate settings, working with individuals to address their unique needs and mental health concerns. I recognize that sometimes additional supports are necessary to foster learning, and I am committed to ensuring those needs are met before engaging in the educational process.
I have been working in special education and mental health field since 2002 supporting children and young adults with variety of developmental disabilities in both community and school setting. Last 10 years I have spent working in learning support for Vancouver and West Vancouver School Districts providing curriculum adaptations and modifications as well as executive and social skills training for elementary and high school students. I have a BA in Psychology with a minor in Special Education from Simon Fraser University and Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western University.
I began teaching in 1997 and have experience in both brick and mortar and online school settings. I have been blessed to have travelled and taught in many places such as England and South Africa, and of course here in Canada. My passion lies in supporting families to build interest driven, personalized learning experiences. I also value working collaboratively with families to find resources, programs and team members that complement the family’s approach to learning and values. I have a 12-year-old with Autism and have been learning at home with her for many years. I appreciate this educational option as it has been the environment which has best supported her. My family and I recently moved from Vancouver Island to live on a farm in Alberta.
I am the Distributed Learning Teacher for Fawkes Academy. I have a Masters of Education and a specialist in Special Education from Nipissing University. In addition, I have my Bachelors of Education degree from Nipissing University. Previously, I have taught in the public system in Nova Scotia as the Learning Disabilities Specialist and I have experience as both a resource teacher (in British Columbia) and classroom teacher (in Alberta). I truly enjoy supporting students from wherever they are at on the learning continuum. Furthermore, I understand the importance of working in collaboration with the families and team members to support a positive educational path for all students.
Hi, my name is Vanessa and I’m a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and this is my 5th year working at Fawkes Academy. I have a Masters of Counselling Psychology degree from Adler University and I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I am trauma informed and use a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), attachment theory, mindfulness-based practices and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issue, grief and more. I look forward to meeting and working with students and creating a space where they feel safe to express themselves or continue to develop their personal goals.
Although I had been pursing my education in counselling psychology before arriving at Fawkes Academy in 2017, it was not until meeting these wonderful kids that I focused my specialization on this population of children and youth. I worked as a behavioural interventionist after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Western University and a Professional Diploma in Counselling Psychology at Vancouver College of Counsellor Training. While I worked at Fawkes Academy, familiarizing myself with ABA principles, I simultaneously completed a Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. After completing an 8-month practicum with Child & Youth Mental Health, I transitioned into the role as counsellor. I have a cognitive-behavioural approach to therapy and incorporate mindfulness practices to enhance self-regulation.
Hi Everyone! I started working with the Richmond team as a Behaviour Interventionists in 2018 and transitioned to lead BI shortly after and was recently Program Coordinator. One of my favourite parts of working at Fawkes is being able to be witness to a student’s growth and progress throughout their time with our team.
I graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. My journey with Fawkes Academy started in 2022 in the Richmond Intermediate/Secondary classroom as a BI then Program Coordinator. What I love about our school is the sense of community, collaboration, and the opportunity to create and environment where our students can grow! I am excited for the year ahead!
I have a Master of Arts degree in Special Education with a concentration in Behaviour Disorders from the University of British Columbia. I am also a BCBA. I have been working with at risk children and youth, and children with autism for over 10 years. I have worked with Fawkes Academy during that time. I am also an ESDM certified therapist.
I have worked in home and school-based settings, along with supporting individuals in community and recreational activities. I graduated with a post-baccalaureate diploma in ABA and Autism from Capilano University in 2018. I then moved to the UK and graduated with a Masters of Science in ABA and Therapy from the University of South Wales in 2020. I am now back in Canada and excited to continue my journey as a new BCBA!
Hi! I have over five years experience in the field and have been working at Fawkes Academy since 2019 as a Behaviour Interventionist. I graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Commerce and Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Since then I have developed a passion for research and hands-on-practices in applied Psychology. Currently, I am attending Western University to pursue a Masters of Professional Education degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. My goals are to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and to better serve those lovely children with an improved expertise.
Since 2005 I have been working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in school, home, community, and recreational settings. I completed the Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis program in Douglas College in 2011. In November 2015, I graduated with a Masters of Education in Special Education with a concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities from UBC. I value working collaboratively with parents and other professionals in order to facilitate learning and development. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and I am grateful to be in a position that allows me to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
I have been working with at risk children and youth for over five years. I always knew I wanted to work with children and youth, however it was not until I began to work with the GABA Program in 2018 when I decided I wanted to pursue a career as a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst. I have experience working as a Behaviour Interventionist and a Lead Behaviour Interventionist before transitioning to my current role as a Student Program Supervisor. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia where I mainly focused on child development. I am currently attending Western University in order to obtain a Maser’s in Applied Behaviour Analysis. I value education and am passionate about helping children achieve their goals. Working in this field continues to be exciting and rewarding.
I have been working with individuals with special needs since 2013. I began my career volunteering with ABA Learning Centre’s summer camp program and fell in love with the profession. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from UBC and will finish my BCaBA in the near future. I have worked as a behavioural interventionist and lead BI in home settings. I have also worked as an Education Assistant with Elementary school aged children, most recently with Fawkes Academy. Being able to help and see children learn, grow and obtain a better quality of life has always motivated me.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of British Columbia and am currently pursuing my Masters of Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. I joined Fawkes Academy as a Behaviour Interventionist and since then developed a strong passion for the field. Establishing a good connection with the children, and being able to assist them with improving their quality of life has been exciting and motivating for me.
I started my career in the field of Autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis in 2018 and have since developed a strong passion for the field. I started as a behaviour interventionist in home teams, then transitioned to Education Assistant with secondary students at Fawkes Academy. I have graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and am currently pursuing a Masters of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Western University. I hope to help all of my clients achieve their goals and lead a life of fulfillment.
Since 2017, I have worked in various roles as a Behaviour Interventionist, Education Assistant, and reading tutor, providing support to children in home, schools, and community environments. In 2023 I was the education leader in a Fawkes Academy primary classroom. I have a Bachelor of Arts with a minor in Special Education from SFU and completed the Disability and ABA program at Douglas College. Currently, I am pursuing a Masters in Education in Special Education with a concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities at UBC. My passion lies in establishing meaningful connection and fostering curiosity and wonder. I hope to assist my clients with achieving their goals and enhancing their learning journey.