Cody Gibson
Social Justice & Social Studies teacher; Climbing Coach; Graphic Design
B.Ed., IB, TESOL,
Mr. Gibson, is an experienced world educator and traveller with thirty-four countries and counting; mainly in Vietnam, Guatemala and Mexico. His time overseas provided constant challenges and joys and he hopes to bring his experience to students here at Brentwood.If you can’t find Mr. Gibson on his standard rounds on campus, then seek him outside in the forest—climbing rocks, looking at moss, hiking the west coast trail and generally galavanting around the island that he grew up on and loves. He is excited to offer classes that deliver an exciting time, lots of debate, and a widening of horizons.
Taryn Knorren
Social Studies Teacher; Climbing Coach
M.Ed. (University of Calgary), B.Ed. (University of Calgary), B.Phil in Leadership with a minor in Political Science (University of New Brunswick)
Taryn Knorren grew up in Calgary, AB, splitting her time between exploring the mountains, competitive Irish dancing, travelling, and learning. Not being one for overly formal or stereotypical classrooms she was drawn to the East Coast of Canada to a unique university experience that allowed her to travel the world and dive deep into teamwork and collaboration. Her work, dance, and education have allowed her to travel and live abroad in many countries including India, Australia, and Japan. Throughout all of these experiences, Taryn’s passion for social justice and politics made her want to make her home country of Canada a better place. In 2015, she ran in the Federal election as a candidate in Calgary Signal Hill but the grassroots of education kept calling her to the classroom.After completing her B.Ed. in Calgary, Taryn taught at an independent school for several years while completing her Master’s in Education with a focus on collaboration. Ready for new challenges, Taryn, her husband, and their border collie Charlie’s love of nature and the ocean called them to the west coast and Brentwood College School.
Climbing
A fun and challenging sport offered in all three terms, Brentwood Climbing teaches the basics of top-rope, lead climbing, and bouldering—taking advantage of our state-of-the-art climbing wall on campus as well as nearby gyms and popular west coast locations that bring students outdoors.
From the outside, climbing can appear to be an individual sport—yet at Brentwood, our climbers can be seen working together as they solve the puzzles that confront them on the climbing wall. Our climbing gym and nearby outdoor sites are filled with the sounds of students cheering each other on as challenges are overcome in this extremely rewarding sport.
Local and Sport Climbing British Columbia competitions are included. All skill levels are welcomed, so there are always goals to be set—and met—by students that join the Climbing Program.
Where Students Choose To Be
+1 (250) 743-5521
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2735 Mount Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC, Canada V8H 1K8