Bow Valley Adult Learning Centre
Changing lives through adult foundational learning in connected communities
The Bow Valley Adult Learning Centre is part of the Alberta-wide Community Adult Learning Program network focused on offering the foundational skills adults require to fully engage in their communities.
Vision
We are recognized as an inclusive adult learning centre that connects our community through inspiration for life-long learning.
Mission
We provide access to the skills, knowledge and opportunity that empower adults to fully participate in their communities.
Values
Inclusive
We strive to remove all barriers to learning and are guided by our diverse community of learners.
Welcoming
We believe that everyone is worthy of respect and should have access to the knowledge and skills that best serve them.
Empowering
We empower our learners and community, creating a solid base for full participation in a shared future.
Learner-Focused
We are committed to providing our adult learning community with flexible education options that facilitate individual success for each learner.
Banff
203-111 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB
T1L 1B5
Open Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment
Closed Statutory Holidays
Canmore
308-800 Railway Avenue
Canmore, AB
T1W 1P1
Open Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment
Closed Statutory Holidays
Our Team
Administrative Team
Chinthaka Nambapanage
Marketing & Administrative Coordinator
Instructors
Anna-Lisa Christilaw
Charlynn Odegard
Idel Roth
Lesley Randal
Moni Peniche
Nicole Elie
David Babak
Kim Thai
Board of Directors
Bow Valley Adult Learning Centre is governed by volunteer members who elect the executive. The Annual General Meeting is held every November. We are currently looking for volunteers with experience in IT or policy development. If you are interested in joining our board please contact chair@bowvalleylearning.ca.
Reinira Lankhuijzen
Chair
Sarah McCormack
Vice Chair
Elaine McPherson
Treasurer
Jessia Arsenio
Secretary
Michelle Preston
Director
Mandy Mcdonald
Director
Matthew Steinberg
Director
Join Our Team
Employment Opportunities
If you are an experienced educator, preferably in adult learning and/or ELL instruction, please forward your resume to the executive director at ed@bowvalleylearning.ca.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in being a volunteer tutor and have experience in working with neuro-diverse individuals, English language learners, or have previous tutoring experience in reading, writing, working with numbers, high school math, English and sciences or digital skills please contact the program coordinator at programs@bowvalleylearning.ca. Tutors must be able to commit to volunteering a minimum of one hour per week. Training and ongoing support is provided.