Meet your Academic Associates

What They Do

Classes here at RRC Polytech could not run without the help of all the amazing people who work in the building. They make sure our students are supported, that we have products in our labs, and that the day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Gail Walker

Educational Assistant

I started working at the School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts in 2013. I was a food service manager at the campus for 18 months and then became the Educational Assistant for the Culinary and Hospitality instructors. I love my job because I get to meet all the students that attend this program. I support the instructors, but I also get to support the students in whatever way I can.
With over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, I feel that I have a lot of knowledge to share. I will be instructing the mixology course and lunch restaurant practical for hospitality during the winter term.

I love to bake for fun and I love to travel. My favourite saying is “Work smarter, not harder!” You can follow me for all things PGI at @eagailwalker on Instagram.

Sharon Komyshyn

Administrative Assistant

My favorite food to eat: arugula.

My favorite food to cook: soup.

My favorite saying: Happiness is an inside job!

Donna Guzman

Operations Supervisor

When I started working at RRC Polytech: 2024

(And as an Apprentice in 2013/14!)

My favorite food to eat: Ramen

My favorite food to cook: Stews

My favorite quote: Don’t carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as stepping stones to rise above them

Danny Lam

IT Solutions

The year I started working at RRC : Started in the late 90s

My favorite food to eat: Chinese Food

My favorite food to cook: Korean Fried Chicken Wings

My favorite quote: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Adam Peterson

Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

I started working at the RRC Polytech in 2024.

My favorite food to eat: Olives

My favorite food to cook: Anything over an open fire

Favorite piece of advice: The 5 P’s. Prior preparation prevents poor performance.

Tina Way

Shipper/Receiver

I have been with the college for 18 years.

I have worked with many staff and students through my years here with the college and continue to help wherever needed. Love spending time with my grandbabies, camping, travelling, music.

More Amazing Academic Associates:

Camille Metcalfe - Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

Brian Mitchell - Shipping/Receiving

Grantley Duncan - Shipping/Receiving