Aju Samuel Thomas

Aju was born and raised in Kerala, India, where his early experiences and cultural background profoundly shaped his academic and professional pursuits. His journey through education reflects a deep commitment to both understanding language and serving the community.

He holds a Masters and a Ph.D. in Linguistics, qualifications that underscore his expertise in the complexities of language, communication, and its applications. His research in applied linguistics focuses on practical issues in language use and acquisition, contributing valuable insights to the field and addressing real-world language-related challenges.

Tarea Navaratne

Tarea serves as a graduate academic coach at the Richmond campus. She earned a Master’s in Education from Thompson Rivers University. Her diverse cultural background shaped by her experience studying and living in Sri Lanka, the United States and Canada, has significantly impacted her approach to education.
Her approach is centered on fostering critical thinking, improving academic skills and encouraging effective study habits. She works collaboratively with students to develop personalized action plans that enhances time management, goal setting and study skills ultimately guiding them towards their academic goals.