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Vicki is a graduate of the Child and Youth Worker program at Humber College. Her many years of experience in the field of Child and Youth Work included working directly with young people with complex needs and their families in a variety of settings such as shelters, custody facilities and in the community. Vicki holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education both from the University of Ottawa. In 2020, Vicki received the NISOD Excellence Award in recognition of her commitment and contribution to her students and colleagues. As a Coordinator, Vicki collaborates with students to help them navigate their journey within the Child and Youth Care program in a manner that supports their learning. In her classes, Vicki’s focus is to guide students in developing the necessary skills to work with vulnerable young people from a place of knowledge and compassion.

An alumni of the Child and Youth Worker program at Algonquin College Andie has been a faculty member since 2002 using her background in frontline and supervisory roles with experience working with diverse groups of young people, including those facing street involvement, sexual exploitation and trafficking, young parents, children within the educational system, and youth & their families in out-of-home care to infuse her teaching. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care and certified through the Child and Youth Care Certification Board. Andie has BA in Child and Youth Care and a MEd in Educational Leadership. She is a Senior Level Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Applied Physical Training instructor with the Crisis Prevention Institute and is passionate about equipping others with tools to navigate challenging situations with empathy and care, promoting optimal healthy development for young people and the use of creative, strengths-focused interventions.

Jancess Pinnock, a distinguished coordinator and professor at Algonquin College, has a rich academic background. She earned her first master’s degree from Alabama A&M University, specializing in Family and Consumer Sciences with a Concentration in Human Development. Her second master’s degree, obtained from Fielding Graduate University, focused on Infant and Early Childhood Development with an Emphasis in mental health and developmental disorders. Jancess also holds a Bachelor of Education from York University and is a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers. She also has an additional Qualification (AQ) Specialist in Special Education. Currently, Jancess is working on her Ph.D. Infant and Early Childhood Development.