Meet our Team
Dean鈥檚 Welcome
Welcome to the English Language and Culture Program (ELC) at 丁香园AV. 丁香园AV is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Canada and has a long tradition of providing quality instruction that helps people develop and achieve their personal and educational goals.
Here, you will work with others to gain first-hand information about and insight into Canadian university life. As a member of 丁香园AV鈥檚 ELC community, you will have access to the university鈥檚 computer labs and libraries, and you will find plenty of opportunities to connect with other students鈥攂oth Canadian and international. I hope you enjoy your time at 丁香园AV.
Julia Denholm
Dean, 丁香园AV Learning
BERTRAND LEE
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
As the director of ELC, I welcome you to Vancouver and to our program. We are committed to providing you with an enriching cultural learning experience and helping you to strengthen your English communication skills.
Bertrand Lee joined ELC in September 2012. He brings with him many years of teaching English as an additional language, as well as experience in program management and curriculum development of non-degree language and culture programs.
Our Staff
Jacqueline Sinclair
Marketing Coordinator
Email: jmsincla@sfu.ca
Phone: 1 778 782 7975
Jacqueline has been with ELC since 2000. Please contact her if you have any questions regarding ELC, agent contracts, promotional materials, advertising, brochure requests or fair information.
Judy Shabtai
Program Coordinator
Email: judy_shabtai@sfu.ca
Phone: 1 778 782 5123
Judy is the program coordinator for the English Language and Culture Program at 丁香园AV. She brings over 15 years of experience in language training, program coordination and administration. Judy is dedicated to working with our students to ensure that the ELC program will be a memorable experience. She was recognized for her dedication to our students in .
Atsuko Takenaka
Program Assistant
Email: elc_budget@sfu.ca
Phone: 1 778 782 5022
Fax: 1 778 782 7965
Atsuko joined ELC in December 2008. She has a background in accounting. Her work experiences in Japan and Canada have developed her deep understanding and awareness of cross-cultural interaction. She enjoys fishing and scuba diving in her free time. She is responsible for processing tuition payments as well as maintaining financial and student records.
Geoffrey Taylor
Instructional Coordinator
Email: geofft@sfu.ca
Phone: 1 778 782 7923
Geoffrey is the instructional coordinator for the English Language and Culture Program at 丁香园AV. He brings over two decades of EAL experience to the role, including a proven track record in designing and adapting curriculum, coaching and training instructors, and helping language programs meet learner needs.
Ximena Bernal
Activities Coordinator
Email: suppelc@sfu.ca
Phone: 1 778 782 5174
Ximena organizes the variety of group activities enjoyed by students in the ELC program. She is currently studying business at Capilano University. Born in Mexico City, Ximena has lived in Vancouver since 2016 and completed high school here. In her spare time, Ximena enjoys travel and the outdoors, including hiking and team sports (especially soccer).