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Employee Spotlight: Noble Kelly

Meet Noble Kelly: Media & Technology Teacher

Noble Kelly, Media & Technology Teacher

What impresses you most about the students at York House School?
The first thing I noticed was how respectful and appreciative the students were. I can’t tell you how nice it makes you feel as a teacher to have the students thank you for teaching them every day.

What impresses you about our community overall?
First, I am really impressed with high-calibre of teachers in the schools and the genuine caring and support each has for the well-being and inclusivity of every student. Second, I am impressed at the level of involvement of both parents and teachers in the seemingly innumerable events in which our active students participate.

What are you most looking forward to at York House in the coming months?
I like that York House is not an overly large school and I have the opportunity to get to know each student that I teach. Then watching these students transition into young adults and get “anxcited” (anxious and excited) as they get closer to graduating and starting the next stage of their lives puts a smile on my face because we get to share a little in the hopes and dreams for their future.

What is something that people might not know about you that you would like to share?
I started running a not-for-profit, Education Beyond Borders, and every summer since 2006, I work with teacher colleagues in under-resourced regions globally through peer-led professional development to build their capacity to deliver quality education.

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Employee Spotlight: Lela Ling

Meet Lela Ling: Science Teacher (Junior School)

Lela Ling, Junior School Science Teacher

What impresses you most about the students at York House School?
The students at YHS impress me with their enthusiastic and curious spirit always ready to question, take risks along with a willingness to develop a new perspective. I’m inspired each day by their spirit and it has helped me to continue to be a lifelong learner.

What impresses you about our community overall?
It’s a privilege to be both a parent (Grace ’08) and a teacher at this school. I’m most impressed by the genuine support that the parents give to their daughters’ teachers and the rest of the YHS staff. In turn, I work with teachers who are dedicated in their profession instilling their love for learning as well as the school’s long-held traditions that reflect our school’s motto, ‘Not for Ourselves Alone.’ I know first hand that the girls at YHS are receiving an excellent education, developing lifelong friendships and will face the future with confidence.

What are you most looking forward to at York House in the coming months?
What I look forward to in the coming months at YHS is really the same thing since my daughter was a young student at this school. It’s the beginning of the track and field season and I love working with our excellent coaches to help each young athlete perform their best. Go Tigers!

What is something that people might not know about you that you would like to share?
My favourite thing about Vancouver is the Pacific Spirit Park. I love running on the trails. Sometimes you are even lucky enough to see an owl or even a coyote.