NWPeople: The Faces of Northwestern Polytechnic
Welcome to NWPeople, where we celebrate the power of human connection. We are incredibly proud to showcase the diverse and talented individuals that set Northwestern Polytechnic apart.
From faculty and staff to students, alumni and our valued donors, we aim to inspire the next generation of go-getters, innovators, and leaders.
Read on to learn about NWPeople who have turned a pivotal life moment into a fulfilling career or academic journey. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to pursue your own path at NWP!
Teaching Passion Takes Flight with Jessie Zgurski
If you can’t find Jessie Zgurski in the biology classroom, try looking outdoors. As a nature lover and avid bird watcher, Jessie can often be found hiking trails, exploring forests, or even travelling to exotic loca...Read Full Article
Representing All Canadian Kids, with Andile Nyasha Pfupa
Andile Nyasha Pfupa has a simple goal. She wants to make it easier to find toys that represent Canadian children in all their diversity. Her business, Bee You Kids, brings toys and...Read Full Article
Justin Beaucage: Tricks of the Trades
Justin Beaucage isn’t one to toot his own horn - but luckily, he doesn’t have to. After completing his first year of apprenticeship at Northwestern Polytechnic, Justin was awarded the 2023 Top Apprentice award for...Read Full Article
Chemistry and Community with Connie Korpan
Once upon a time, Connie Korpan was a chemist. In the summers, while she was pursuing an undergraduate degree in genetics and chemistry, Connie had a job studying organic compounds for the provincial government. ...Read Full Article
Special Connections, with Megan Bulford
Megan Bulford thought she’d be a music teacher. She’s always had a deep passion for music, both as a child and when she played in band in high school, so it was logical that, as she worked on her Bach...Read Full Article
Kendra Pringnitz: A Love For Meeting New People
If you made use of the NWP Learning Commons’ new duplication delivery service over the summer, there’s a good chance your documents were brought to you by the smiling face of Kendra Pringnitz. Kendra, ...Read Full Article
Patricia Wolf Veiga: Farming Roots Run Deep
They say you can take the woman out of the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the woman. This holds true for Patricia Wolf Veiga who, despite being thousands of kilometers away from her birthplace in Brazil, f...Read Full Article
Dr. Ali Al-Asadi: Passion for Knowledge
It was 1989 when Dr. Ali M. Al-Asadi set foot in Grande Prairie for the first time. He came to the Peace Region to work as a clinical psychologist for the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Center (PACE), but his jour...Read Full Article
Karen Oostra: Thinks Like a Nurse
What does it mean to think like a nurse? Ask any of Karen Oostra’s former students.Karen has been teaching nursing at NWP since 2010. In that time, she has received numerous comments and compliments from stud...Read Full Article
Kianna Lindsay: Paw-some Classroom Connections
Meet Kianna Lindsay, an inspiring Northwestern Polytechnic alumna who has successfully combined her love for teaching and therapy dogs to create a dynamic learning environment.Kianna's post-secondary journey be...Read Full Article
Dr. Raoudha Kallel: A Love for Learning and Languages
Dr. Raoudha Kallel is more than just a French professor at Northwestern Polytechnic. She's a guiding beacon, inspiring a love for learning and languages in her students. Her dedication and distinctive teaching methods...Read Full Article
Dr. Craig Smith: Dedicated to Literature Exploration
Dr. Craig Smith, a dedicated English professor, is the recipient of this year's Faculty Research Award. Known for his passion for litera...Read Full Article
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