VSBT

Position:

Principal / Adobe Certified Instructor

Chris is a master of Flash and is a Adobe Certified Instructor for the past 5 years in both Dreamweaver and Flash. He also teaches Fireworks and Freehand. Chris has taught at UVIC, Royal Roads and has worked for clients such as IBM and Electronic Arts.

Chris teaches our Web Development & Internet Marketing Certification Program and is the Principal of our school.

Position:

Drupal Open Source Development Instructor

After spending nearly ten years working with an Internet Service provider on Salt Spring Island, Gord decided to join our team in Victoria. He has many years of hands on troubleshooting experience with computers and complex networking arrangements. Having worked as a private in-home computer consultant, Gord has also honed his ability to listen and explain our clients' needs simply and directly.

Programming for Gord started early with BASIC, Hypercard and Pascal in the mid-eighties. Since then worked with Delphi, Assembly, JavaScript, PHP, Visual Basic, and many other programs. Working with PHP and databases is his most recent focus, developing online web applications for niche markets. Reading technical and programming manuals doesn't put him to sleep, as it would any sane individual.

Gord enjoys extracurricular activities like trail riding on dirt bikes, motorcycle riding, hiking and woodworking. He also enjoys computer gaming and radio controlled model cars.

Position:

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Photoshop

Sandra is on a mission to teach students the infinite possibilities that Photoshop offers. Photoshop has become an indispensible tool for designers, photographers and hobbyists everywhere.

In each class, Sandra takes you on a journey through the most practical and non-destructive techniques, and shares many of her favourite tips and tricks of Photoshop along the way.

She is an evangelist for Photoshop and founder of her business, Photo VP.
 
•    Member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals
•    Graduate of Television Broadcasting and Communication
•    Graduate of Web Design Certification at VSBT
•    Diverse Background in Desktop Publishing

Position:

Desktop Publishing and Typography

• Desktop Publishing
• InDesign
• Illustrator
• PhotoShop
• Quark Express
• Corel Draw

Position:

SEO

• Search Engine Optimization
• Internet Marketing
• Dreamweaver
• Computer Basics
• XHTML / CSS
• Web Site Fundamentals

Position:

Drupal Open Source Development Instructor

Shane is a graduate of the Web Design Certification and Open Source Developer Certification. He also has certifications in the following areas: A+, Network+, iNet+, MCDST, MCP, ETA CST, ETA CNST.

Shane has worked for northStudio for a number of years as a Drupal Web Developer and System Administrator.

Position:

Microsoft Office Specialist

Leaoni holds her Masters in Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. She has over 10 years experience Training and/or Instructing and is currently completing the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (Adult Education).

Leaoni’s entrepreneurial and business background has taught her to effectively listen to and communicate with the client / student to meet their needs. Her patients and ability to express in laymen’s terms how an application program works and why, builds confidence and creates a relaxed, stress free, fun learning experience.

Position:

Instructor

I came to Canada in 2008 looking for a new life and complete career change. I previously worked for the UK Government in a variety of roles, pretty much all over the UK. I spent a lot of my time working  on various IT projects and as the years went on my interest moved towards web design/development. Moving to Victoria was the perfect opportunity to work a field that I love. I am a former VSBT graduate having completed both the Web Designer and Open Source Development Course and I am now working as a Web Developer with the northStudio.com team.