Administration
Mr. Ian Mills
Principal
Ian Mills has been with Shalhevet since 2016 as the Social Studies teacher. Hailing from Ontario, Mr. Mills moved to Vancouver in 2010 to pursue a Bachelor in Education at the University of British Columbia while also teaching skiing and snowboarding in his spare time at Grouse Mountain. The ski industry was Mr. Mills' inspiration to become a teacher and has been a part of his life for over a decade. Skiing and snowboarding remains a favourite hobby of his, along with hiking, baseball, basketball, guitar, and cooking. Mr. Mills has taught abroad in Australia but now firmly calls North Vancouver home. Mr. Mills also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from McMaster University and is presently enrolled in a Graduate program at Simon Fraser University. He hopes his graduate studies will pair well as he works with the administration team to deliver a quality education program for the girls at Shalhevet. Mr. Mills enjoys meeting new people and is very excited to be working alongside our new and returning students and staff.
Principal
Ian Mills has been with Shalhevet since 2016 as the Social Studies teacher. Hailing from Ontario, Mr. Mills moved to Vancouver in 2010 to pursue a Bachelor in Education at the University of British Columbia while also teaching skiing and snowboarding in his spare time at Grouse Mountain. The ski industry was Mr. Mills' inspiration to become a teacher and has been a part of his life for over a decade. Skiing and snowboarding remains a favourite hobby of his, along with hiking, baseball, basketball, guitar, and cooking. Mr. Mills has taught abroad in Australia but now firmly calls North Vancouver home. Mr. Mills also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from McMaster University and is presently enrolled in a Graduate program at Simon Fraser University. He hopes his graduate studies will pair well as he works with the administration team to deliver a quality education program for the girls at Shalhevet. Mr. Mills enjoys meeting new people and is very excited to be working alongside our new and returning students and staff.
Mrs. Suzanne Huang
Student Academic Advisor
Ms. Huang began teaching at Shalhevet Girls High School in 2009 and after a decade of building strong relationships with her students and the wider Jewish community, she returns to Shalhevet for the 2019/2020 school year as Principal of General Studies. She additionally continues to teach all grade levels of Secondary Mathematics, Fine Art and Career and Personal Planning. You can also find her involved in Shalhevet’s extracurricular activities such as providing leadership to Yearbook Club and supporting students in the after-school Homework Club. Ms. Huang is a warm, enthusiastic and experienced educator who is passionate about encouraging student learning. In addition to her many years of teaching experience, Ms. Huang has a strong academic background. She is a top scholar graduate of the University of British Columbia. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a major in Cell Biology and Genetics, a minor in Biochemistry, and experience performing genetics research. She also holds a Bachelor of Education from UBC specializing in secondary subjects.
In addition to her many years of teaching with Shalhevet Girls High School, she has diverse teaching experience, having taught at the elementary, secondary and university levels. She has previously been a teacher-on-call, summer school teacher and resource teacher. Ms. Huang has also been involved with helping students prepare for mathematics competitions and science fairs. Additionally, she has delivered science workshops at the TELUS World of Science and has tutored for several years, specializing in Mathematics and Science. Besides teaching, Ms. Huang’s passions include travelling, reading, snorkeling and eating. She can be found taking dance, snowboarding, photography, kickboxing or painting lessons. Ms. Huang is a dedicated educator who believes learning is a lifelong undertaking.
Student Academic Advisor
Ms. Huang began teaching at Shalhevet Girls High School in 2009 and after a decade of building strong relationships with her students and the wider Jewish community, she returns to Shalhevet for the 2019/2020 school year as Principal of General Studies. She additionally continues to teach all grade levels of Secondary Mathematics, Fine Art and Career and Personal Planning. You can also find her involved in Shalhevet’s extracurricular activities such as providing leadership to Yearbook Club and supporting students in the after-school Homework Club. Ms. Huang is a warm, enthusiastic and experienced educator who is passionate about encouraging student learning. In addition to her many years of teaching experience, Ms. Huang has a strong academic background. She is a top scholar graduate of the University of British Columbia. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a major in Cell Biology and Genetics, a minor in Biochemistry, and experience performing genetics research. She also holds a Bachelor of Education from UBC specializing in secondary subjects.
In addition to her many years of teaching with Shalhevet Girls High School, she has diverse teaching experience, having taught at the elementary, secondary and university levels. She has previously been a teacher-on-call, summer school teacher and resource teacher. Ms. Huang has also been involved with helping students prepare for mathematics competitions and science fairs. Additionally, she has delivered science workshops at the TELUS World of Science and has tutored for several years, specializing in Mathematics and Science. Besides teaching, Ms. Huang’s passions include travelling, reading, snorkeling and eating. She can be found taking dance, snowboarding, photography, kickboxing or painting lessons. Ms. Huang is a dedicated educator who believes learning is a lifelong undertaking.
Mrs. Malky Bitton
Principal of Judaic Studies
A native Vancouverite, Mrs. Malky Bitton graduated with honours from the Lubavitch Girls High School of Chicago, and went on to receive a diploma in education from Beth Chana Seminary in Safed, Israel, and a B.A. in Judaic studies from Talpiot College in Toronto. Following her graduation, Mrs. Bitton's highly developed teaching skills and passion for teaching were in high demand and she spent a rewarding three years teaching high school students in both Toronto and New York. She now serves as co-director of Chabad of Downtown Vancouver as well as co-dean of the Jewish Academy. Along with event planning and teaching her popular classes for ladies, Mrs. Bitton is a busy mom to six adorable children!
Principal of Judaic Studies
A native Vancouverite, Mrs. Malky Bitton graduated with honours from the Lubavitch Girls High School of Chicago, and went on to receive a diploma in education from Beth Chana Seminary in Safed, Israel, and a B.A. in Judaic studies from Talpiot College in Toronto. Following her graduation, Mrs. Bitton's highly developed teaching skills and passion for teaching were in high demand and she spent a rewarding three years teaching high school students in both Toronto and New York. She now serves as co-director of Chabad of Downtown Vancouver as well as co-dean of the Jewish Academy. Along with event planning and teaching her popular classes for ladies, Mrs. Bitton is a busy mom to six adorable children!
Mrs. Vanessa Marks
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Mrs. Jennifer Dury
Office Administrator
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