Learning Services
The Inclusive Education Support Team is made of Inclusive Support Teacher, Learning Assistance, and Behaviour Support. In addition to the teachers below, we collaborate with our counselling department, administration, and have a stellar group of Educational Assistants who provide in-class and individual support for our unique and diverse learners.
Although we work to support all students, Inclusive Support Teachers are responsible for students with special education designations. We work with your child, your family, and any outside agencies to ensure that your child's program fits their learning, social, and emotional needs. As a team, we support all students and run the Learning Centre, a supported block where all students can get assistance with their course work.
We strive to support your child with the accommodations that they are entitled to. We aim to meet the needs and interests of our students and we build programming and support from there. Our vision and philosophy place the student first and as a result, our person-centered planning helps us to give your child a successful educational experience. Being a small school, we are proud to maintain close relationships with all students and are able to provide a high ratio of support for our diverse learners. We have, and continue to, successfully support individuals with social, emotional, academic, and behavioural needs. Parkland is known for our excellent Inclusive Education services.
Aimee Bancroft
Aimee joined the Learning Services team in 2009. Aimee serves as the Learning Services Department Head, as well, she currently teaches Comparative Cultures. Aimee can be reached at abancroft@saanichschools.ca
Jessica Patten
Jessica joined the Learning Services team in 2017. Jessica also serves as the ELL coordinator and English Department Head. Jessica can be reached at jpatten@saanichschools.ca
Erin Stinson
Erin joined the Learning Services team in 2000. Erin currently serves as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator, as well, she teaches Marine Biology, Geography, and Social Justice. Erin can be reached at estinson@saanichschools.ca
Wendy Anderson
Wendy joined the Learning Services team in 2018. Wendy is a counsellor at Parkland who works closely with students with behavioural needs and our International students. Wendy can be reached at wanderson@saanichschools.ca
Adrian van Erp
Adrian joined the Inclusive Education Team in 2022. Adrian also serves as our Judo Academy instructor, he is also a math and science teacher. Adrian can be reached at avanerp@saanichschools.ca
Jason Earnshaw
Jason joined the Learning Services team in 2019. As Parkland’s Vice Principal, Jason collaborates daily with our Learning Services team and student needs. Jason can be reached at jearnshaw@saanichschools.ca
Parkland Secondary is committed to providing an education for W̱SÁNEĆ and other Indigenous students in ways that enable them to retain their identity and pride in their heritage and, at the same time, gain respect for the diverse cultures presented in schools today. We recognize SENĆOŦEN as the principal First Nations language of the Saanich territory and continue to support programs and curricula that build deeper understandings of the W̱SÁNEĆ culture, values, and history.
Aimee Bancroft joined our Indigenous Support Team in 2015. She is well connected to our students and is also an Inclusive Education Teacher.
Aimee can be reached at abancroft@saanichschools.ca
Brayden joined us this year as our Indigenous Support Teacher. He is also one of our Social Studies 10 teacher. Brayden can be reached at bcook@saanichschools.ca.
Gina Horne joined our Indigenous Support Team in 2020 as our Indigenous Support Liaison. She is well connected to our students and also supports our girls soccer team.
Gina can be reached at ghorne@saanichschools.ca
Jason Earnshaw joined our Indigenous Support Team in 2019. As Parkland’s Vice Principal, he collaborates daily with our Indigenous Support Team and supports students as needed.
Jason can be reached at jearnshaw@saanichschools.ca