{"id":5,"date":"2015-06-17T18:23:32","date_gmt":"2015-06-17T18:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-09-24T09:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:36:27","slug":"team-and-mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westvancouverschools.ca\/international\/about-us\/team-and-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"The team and our Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\r\n\t\t\t\tWest Vancouver International Program<\/span>

The Team & Our Mission<\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1607994675008{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Our Mission<\/h2>\n

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As West Vancouver Schools, we are committed to providing the best possible Canadian experience in international education for each student. This includes time not only spent in our classrooms, but with their host, and in extra-curricular activities.<\/p>\n

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  • We create supportive learning environments<\/li>\n
  • We inspire students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to become a global citizen in today\u2019s ever-changing world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    We are proud to be members of pioneering professional organizations such as the International Public School Education Association (IPSEA) and the Canadian Association of Public Schools (CAPSI) and share their core values:<\/p>\n

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    • To recognize the high value that a Canadian education in British Columbia holds for international students<\/li>\n
    • To promote collaboration on standard and ethical recruiting and marketing practices, and<\/li>\n
    • To maintain our pursuit of excellent programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Our Team<\/h2>\n

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      Mr. Michael Frankowski<\/h3>\n

      Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Michael<\/b>\u00a0directs the International\u00a0Programs Department.\u00a0<\/span>He has specialized in international education at both the university and K-12 level since September 2001 and has worked in public education in British Columbia since October 1997.<\/span><\/p>\n

      He is also responsible for our efforts in China, Europe, and Latin America to recruit the best international students to West Vancouver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Phone: 604.981.1046<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1434490806496{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_btn title=”Send an Email” color=”primary” size=”xs” i_type=”linecons” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-mail” add_icon=”true” link=”url:mailto%3Amfrankowski%40wvschools.ca||”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3710″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

      Ms. Rebecca Rowley<\/h3>\n

      Vice Principal
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      <\/b>As our Vice Principal,\u00a0Rebecca<\/b>\u00a0ensures our international students\u2019 academic, social, and cultural success while enrolled in West Vancouver International Programs. With a lengthy background as a teacher and Vice Principal in West Vancouver Schools, Rebecca helps deliver superior programs for our international students.
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      Rebecca also oversees our marketing efforts in all Asian countries except China.<\/p>\n

      Phone: 604.981.1299<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Send an Email” color=”primary” size=”xs” i_type=”linecons” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-mail” add_icon=”true” link=”url:mailto%3ARRowley%40wvschools.ca|||”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5929″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” el_class=”too-large-image-fix”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

      Ms. Jenny Chung<\/h3>\n

      Office Manager
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      As our Office Manager, Jenny<\/strong> works on applications, payments, documentation, and agent relations. She worked as an administrator in the technology field for 17 years before joining the Caulfeild Elementary office team in October 2020. Switching to the education field was a perfect fit where Jenny could combine her expertise as an administrator with her 20 years of experience as a Mandarin teacher. Jenny is fluent in both English and Mandarin.<\/p>\n

      Phone: 604.981.1047<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Send an Email” color=”primary” size=”xs” i_type=”linecons” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-mail” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:mailto%3Ajchung%40wvschools.ca”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row background_style=”dark-wrapper”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3247″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

      Ms. Randene Jinks<\/h3>\n

      Accommodation Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Randene<\/strong> works with secondary international students to help them adapt and adjust to their host families, new school, and community environment by setting up a positive and trusting atmosphere. She uses her 21 years of experience in customer service to guide students to a rewarding and successful experience. Randene joined our team in September 2018.<\/p>\n

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      Ms. Angela Consiglio<\/h3>\n

      Accommodation Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Angela<\/strong> has worked with students in host families for over a decade as well as being a host herself since 2001. She works with secondary international students to make sure they adapt to their new home, new school, and the community. She is fluent in English and conversant in Italian and joined our team in July 2021.<\/p>\n

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      Ms. Linda Zhang<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Multicultural Worker (Mandarin)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Linda<\/span><\/strong> looks out for our students\u2019 success by supporting them in their cultural and academic transition to the Canadian classroom. Working in concert with the Vice Principal of International Programs and school counsellors, Linda meets with students at their school to ensure that their needs are met.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Linda<\/span><\/strong> has been working in West Vancouver schools since 2023. She holds a degree in Criminology and Education from Simon Fraser University. Her diverse professional background has provided her with valuable insights and understanding of acculturation processes and adaption. She is fluent in English and Mandarin.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3250″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_btn title=”Send an Email” color=”primary” size=”xs” i_type=”linecons” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-mail” add_icon=”true” link=”url:mailto%3Ainternational.mcw%40wvschools.ca||”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”5577″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

      Ms. Galina Ulianova<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Receptionist<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Galina<\/strong>\u00a0is responsible for front-line support of our clients including helping them with general enquiries, forms, and guiding them to our other team members for assistance. She also works with students and agents to keep our student information system up-to-date with documents and data. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Galina<\/strong>\u00a0joined our team in June 2022 and is fluent in English and Russian. Her educational background is in modern and classical languages, with additional studies in administrative professional and hospitality management programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Phone: 604.981.1158<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Send an Email” color=”primary” size=”xs” i_type=”linecons” i_icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-mail” add_icon=”true” link=”url:mailto%3Ainternational.reception%40wvschools.ca||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row background_style=”bg-primary”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]To apply to attend one of West Vancouver Schools elementary or secondary schools, please click on the button.<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_btn title=”Apply Now” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmytruenorth.ca%2Fappindex.php%3Fdb%3Dwestvan||target:%20_blank”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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