Department Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Vance | Director of Innovation and Technology | (250)549-9265 | jvance@sd22.bc.ca |
| Glen Kulak | Enterprise Infrastructure and Risk - Level III | gkulak@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Curt Hellofs | Enterprise Infrastructure and Risk - Level III | chellofs@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Drew Bate | Server Administrator - Level II | dbate@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Sheldon Burell | Server Administrator - Level II | sburrell@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Dustin Kelly | Client Support Technician - Level I | dkelly@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Rhys Smith | Client Support Technician - Level I | rsmith@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Trisha Kielan | District Data Coordinator | tkielan@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Brendan Robertson | Technology Innovation Coordinator | brobertson@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Kristin Beeby | Technology Innovation Coordinator | kbeeby@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Brad Ogasawara | Technology Innovation Coordinator | bogasawara@sd22.bc.ca | |
| Karinna Dutcher | District Secretary | kdutcher@sd22.bc.ca |
About
The IT Department in School District 22 strives to seamlessly integrate technology with the strategic goals of the district. This crucial role demands a comprehensive grasp of technology, strong leadership, and effective project management within an educational setting.
We firmly believe that education should always be the focal point of all our technology initiatives. Every investment made in technology must be clearly associated with enhancing education or supporting educational initiatives. We strive to ensure that technology brings tangible benefits to the learning experience of our students and supports the educational goals of the district. We work together to solve complex problems and help the staff and students of SD 22 providing access to the tools they need to enhance learning.
Student Success
keyboard_arrow_downClose the achievement gap.
"Continue to support digital portfolios."
"Provide the tools they need to achieve the required learning to be successful in their life"
Ensure our schools are welcoming places to learn and work.
"Provide students and teachers the best possible support for the technology they use, and provide positive examples of the technology."
"Ensure the devices in IT are functional, accessible and have the tools and software they need."
"Find helpful support and resources for making the decisions and options that are best for them."
Improve literacy and numeracy.
"Ensure that the Students have a stable and secure information technology platform for learning."
Leadership Excellence
keyboard_arrow_downEnsure that technology is accessible, functional, and supports learning.
"Helping with the technology plans at school. Ensure that we work with all partners giving agency and listen to the voices of those we serve."
Improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
"Search for gaps in process and close them with technological solutions. Demonstrate that we are in this together. Receive and evaluate critical feedback and move towards excellence."
Cultivate positive staff experiences, supporting professional growth and wellness.
"Share knowledge and expertise with IT staff. Lead by example."
Community Connections
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Increase collaboration between community, regional, provincial, national, and global partners.
"Ensure that we work with all partners giving agency and listen to the voices of those we serve."
"Collaborate with other districts and industry partners to be on the forefront of technology."
"Regularly seeking feedback from end-users and incorporating it into product development and improvement cycles."
Commit to the BC Human Rights Code – an environment free of racism, biases, and all forms of discrimination.
"Promote diversity and inclusion within the department, recognizing that diverse perspectives contribute to a richer innovation environment."
"Continue to look through our policies through a lens of equity."
"Starting with the way we treat each other as a unit then through the service we provide to the district, we ensure the systems and the supporting platforms accommodates diversity among students and staff."