Brock Continuing Education Instructors

Brock Continuing Education Instructors

Adrian D'Avirro
Adrian is originally from London ON but currently lives in St. Catharines. Having studied Therapeutic Recreation at Brock he currently works and lives in St. Catharine's providing special populations with the enjoyment of music therapy. He has played as a multi-instrumentalist in many St. Catharines based folk bands and continues to lend his talents to aspiring bands. Having learned ukulele from his father he continues to play and teach the instrument to both young and old. He describes the instrument as "one of the easiest and enjoyable instruments to play from beginner to professional.". He enjoys spreading the gift of music to anyone willing to learn and listen and looks forward to introducing the instrument.

Aldo Parotta
As a graduate of Art Fundamentals Program from Niagara College and Graphic Design from the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Toronto, Aldo Parrotta has channelled his passion for art, design and all things creative into a series of comprehensive hands-on design classes. Graphic design, typography, art and digital design is explored in each class and presented in an interactive learning experience. Active in pursuing new trends and media in graphic design, Aldo remains current with his skills so that classes are relevant and no aspect of this craft is ignored.

Archie Hood
Archie Hood has owned and operated a retail and commercial photography business which included major advertising and marketing campaigns for over 35 years.He has been teaching students photography for over 30 years and in 2004, he received the Niagara College Continuing Education Teaching Excellence Award.Archie believes in sharing his photographic skills with individuals that wish to advance their knowledge in photography.

Art Weaver
Running and hiking trails of Niagara for over 20 years. He has extensive knowledge of all of the Conservation areas and trail systems of the Niagara region and in particular the Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail. Education includes a degree in Landscape Architecture with honors Ecology. Amateur historian of Niagara as relates to each scheduled hike location.

Diane Horton Barnsley
Diane Horton Barnsley has studied drawing at the Ontario College of Art and received a B.A. in visual arts with distinction from Brock University. She has taught a diverse student range within the elementary education system and adults through workshops. She is an active participant and exibiter in art galleries throughout the Niagara region.

Eli Courante
Eli Courante has been the rabbi of St Catharines Jewish community (and an associate chaplain at Brock Ministries) for nearly 10 years. Schooled and ordained in Jerusalem, he specializes in Hebrew and comparative study of Semitic languages. He usually tends to get the best from his sense of humour, except for the occasions when it takes the best of him.Gay Douglas Broerse

Gay Douglas Boerse

Gay Douglas Broerse is the Executive Director of Literacy Link Niagara, the Chairperson of the Early Childhood Community Development Centre and past Chairperson of Small Business Club Niagara. Over the past 30 years she has served on and reported to dozens of boards of directors.

Heather Craig-Morton
Heather Craig-Morton is a Professor, Academic Advisor, and Field Practicum Coordinator in the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies Department at Sheridan College. She is currently working toward a Master of Education in Administration and Leadership at Brock University after obtaining a Degree in History and a Diploma in Community Outreach and Development. Prior to joining Sheridan, Heather worked in the Community and Social Services sector with a variety of populations including at-risk children, youth, and adults, with a focus on teaching and facilitating. She has a passion for teaching and learning and aims to inspire a love of learning in her students.

Jenny Brown
Coach Jenny Brown has a degree in Physical Education from Brock University, and is certified by the National Coaching Certification Program; Level 3, with almost two decades of coaching experience to share with cyclists. With her extensive competitive background in 3 disciplines of cycling and her interest to develop more cyclists, her courses will ignite the cycling spark!

Jon Eben Field
Jon Eben Field is a freelance writer and editor who live in St. Catharines. He has written for the National Post, OpenBook Ontario, and is working on an article for The Walrus. He also works with the Centre for the Arts at Brock University and has edited numerous academic books, articles, and theses. Jon Eben has a two-part first name, listens to a lot of jazz on vinyl, and loves to read books to his daughter.

Mark Chindemi

Mark Chindemi brings a wealth of knowledge and education in drumming and working with the elderly.

Stacey Hickman
Stacey is employed with Natural Insect Control for 12 years as a greenhouse consultant for biological controls. She has worked closely with Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory developing new methods for biological control. Stacey has been a speaker and advocate for banning the use is cosmetic pesticides on residential properties.

Tara Clapp
Tara Clapp is a naturopathic doctor with a keen interest in women’s health and preventive health care.

Tina Robinson
Tina Robinson is a computer systems technologies and is MOS Expert certifies. She has been training adults for over 20 years in a variety of applications and topics, including Microsoft Office. Tina endeavors to make learning fun with her patience and sense of humour.