Heather Vitkuske

First Name: Heather
Last Name: Vitkuske
Email: vitkush@algonquincollege.com
Phone: 613-727-4723
Extension: 5126
Title: Student Success Specialist
School/Department: School of Health & Community Studies
Campus: Ottawa

Heather joined the Algonquin College community in 2018 and in addition to teaching HLT0225, Multiculturalism and Establishment in Canada, she works as a Student Success Specialist in the School of Business. Heather has a love of travel and has lived in England while studying psychology at the University of Sussex and has spent two years in South Korea, where she taught English in a rural farming village. She has travelled extensively in Europe and Asia and looks forward to exploring South America over the next year. Heather loves authentic cultural experiences, especially trying local foods and getting to know local residents. She has a great deal of experience working with international students, both in academic and homestay settings and has a great appreciation and understanding of other cultures.

Outside of work, Heather enjoys playing on a volleyball and multisport league and loves spending time with her family at the beautiful beaches in Prince Edward County. She also enjoys yoga, food styling, photography and do-it-yourself projects like restoring and painting furniture.