CanWES Board of Directors

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EMILY CROOKS 

- Director at large -

Emily graduated from Royal Bay Secondary School in June of 2016. She is furthering her education with the aspiration of becoming a teacher. After recently completing two years of study at Camosun College she is continuing her studies at the University of Victoria. Emily enjoys dance, and she was a member of the Dance Academy throughout her high school career. Being trained in a variety of genres, she continues to take dance lessons in the Westshore. Emily enjoyed volunteering with CanWES for several years before coming on as a full-time board member. She is extremely passionate about the CanWES vision and looks forward to her future with the organization. 

KEVIN HARRINGTON 

- External Communications Director -

Kevin is a graduate from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Education. He has since earned his Masters degree in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. Kevin has spent much of his teaching career involving himself in extracurricular sports, coaching both Basketball and Football. He is married and has two boys. Kevin is pleased to have been a part of CanWES since it was established in 2007. 

TROY HARRIS 

- Founder and Executive Director - 

Troy was born and raised in Victoria, and graduated from UVic in 1996 with a Bachelor of Education. After teaching in Victoria for ten years, Troy decided he wanted to have an impact globally as well as locally. In August of 2007, Troy founded the Canadian World Education Society (CanWES) in an attempt to provide educational opportunities for youth in impoverished nations. Troy is currently teaching at Royal Bay Secondary School in the Sooke School district. Troy cherishes his time with his wife and two children, and also enjoys hiking, filmmaking, and photography.

DANIELLE NELLESTYN 

- External Communications Director -

 Danielle grew up in Colwood, BC and started to work at 12, saving money to fund her passion of traveling the world. She has visited nearly 40 countries, including two separate trips to Sanitar, Nepal, where she taught English and played her Ukulele to the children at the Everest English School. Nepal has a very special place in Danielle's heart, and she is still in contact with many students and teachers from the Everest English School. She is now back in Victoria full time working and volunteering with Special Olympics BC, Langford Emergency Support Services as well as the Metchosin Fire Department. She is currently taking courses through JIBC in emergency medicine and fire fighting. In her spare time she competes as a surfer and hikes with her best friend, her dog.   

BRAD QUISSY 

- Assistant Executive Director -

Bio to come.

HOLLY QUISSY 

- Treasurer -

Bio to come.

JACQUI TEN HOVE 

- Director at large  -

Jacqui graduated with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Victoria in 1996, and she has been teaching for the past twenty-seven years. She began her career in Fort St. James, British Columbia before returning to Victoria in 2001. She takes advantage of the beautiful west coast climate – running, hiking and spending outdoor time with her husband and two children. Jacqui has been involved with CanWES since its inception, and as a dedicated teacher, she is extremely proud to be helping CanWES in providing quality education to the students at the Everest English School in Sanitar, Nepal. 

KELLY WHITNEY 

- Secretary  -

Bio to come.

The Everest English School sits in the Okhaldhunga region of Nepal and is home to over 225 students. 

Due south of Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), this English speaking school is located in the heart of a tiny village known as Sanitar.