Program Director
Duncan is the founder and director of the Go English program and Alpine English School (AES). Duncan works closely with teachers at Kimberley's elementary schools to coordinate the placement and ESL support of international children to ensure their experience is happy and productive. He also teaches English to parents who attend AES in the General English program. Duncan has been working in the ESL industry since 1994 as a teacher, consultant and teacher trainer. He has worked in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Chile, the United States and Canada. Duncan has a BA (Hons) from the University of Calgary and a TESOL certificate. He is a member of both BC TEAL and TESL Canada.

Coordinator of Instruction
Crystal teaches young learner classes at AES and works closely with local public schools to coordinate extra-curricular ESL support for children participating in the Go English program. She has taught ESL in the Japanese and Canadian public schools systems as well as at a private language school in Santiago, Chile. She has experience coordinating kids camps in Canada and Japan and has taught children from around the world. She has Bachelor's degrees in English (University of Western Ontario) and Education (Queen's University) as well as a specialized TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners) certificate. She has additional training in the Riggs-WRTR method of teaching children to read and write. Crystal is a member of the British Columbia College of Teachers.

Coordinator of Student Services
As Coordinator of Student Services, Mark works with participating families to ensure that life outside the classroom is enjoyable and comfortable. He facilitates participant accommodation arrangements and coordinates all extra-curricular activities and events. Mark has a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education (University of Calgary) and is a C.S.I.A. Level 3 ski instructor with 19 years of experience in Canada and overseas. He holds additional qualifications in snowboard instruction, lifeguarding and first aid. Mark is the former coordinator of summer programs at Canada Olympic Park where he organized and supervised kids camps and special events.

Mother Mentor Program Coordinator
Julie Ann was born and raised in Kimberley and is raising her own family here. As coordinator of the Go English Mother Mentor program, she works closely with participating families to help them integrate into the community. The mother mentor program pairs international parents with local moms who help them adapt to Canadian life. Julie Ann loves the outdoors and helps to plan and lead many of our weekend activities. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree (University of British Columbia) and previous experience working with international students and tourists as a mountain guide. Julie Ann is currently working on her TESOL certificate to further enhance her ability to meet the needs of Go English participants.