Contact Information

Cowichan Adult Learning Centre
756 Castle Place
Duncan, BC, Canada
V9L 4Y3
250 746 0277
250 746 0255 fax

Our Staff

David Bellis

Hi. My name is David Bellis and I am a teacher/administrator here at the Adult Centre. This is the beginning of my fifth year here; prior to that I was at Frances Kelsey for twelve years. I am married to Sylvia, and we have two boys, Jesse and Kevin. I enjoy many sports, fitness training, reading, and good movies.
CALC is a special place to work because of the courage and dedication of the students. It is a privilege to help them on their journeys, and it is my hope that the CALC continues to expand its services.
 

Phil Cowley

I taught at a private Christian school for four years, then ten years at Chemainus Secondary, and am now starting my fourteenth year at Adult Ed. I enjoy teaching both English and Math to adults. It is very gratifying to help people move ahead in achieving their goals and to see them succeed. Education plays such an important part in people’s lives, and it is a privilege to be involved in the process.

My wife Ruth and I have four grown children and one granddaughter. I enjoy playing tennis, golf, and floor hockey.
 
 
 

Mel Burgess


 My name is Mel Burgess and I am a teacher at the Adult Learning Centre. This is the beginning of my fifth year here at CALC. Prior to working at the Adult Learning Centre I worked at Mt. Prevost Middle School and also taught in Japan.

I have two children, Mikayla and Hannah and am married to my lovely wife, Camilla.

I enjoy sports and stay active by playing hockey and jogging. I love to travel and try to camp and hike as much as I can in summers.

Working at CALC has been the highlight of my teaching career thus far. Helping students achieve their goals and watching them succeed gives me great satisfaction.
 
 

Karen Hutchinson

 
 
Hi! I'm Karen. I am the Student Support worker here at the Adult Learning Centre. I have been working at the Duncan centre for several years now and enjoy helping students develop an academic plan which leads to success and graduation!

I am a people person and enjoy helping in just about every way that I can.

 




Jas Doman

My name is Jas Doman and I am the afternoon computer teacher at the Adult Learning Centre. I am excited to be back in the classroom and am looking forward to seeing you here at CALC.











Jeanne Berryman

 
 
My name is Jeanne and I have been working at the Adult Learning Centre now for several years. I am passionate about teaching and try to bring out the best in all my students.

I enjoy watching my students grow as individuals and engaging students in topics relevant to their lives.






Gina Jung

Hi! This is the start of my third year at the Adult Learning Centre and I am excited to be here. I help keep Adult Education running smoothly and enjoy meeting the many diverse people who choose to make learning a part of their lives.