Our Staff
Education: B.A. (English), B. Ed. (Adult Education), Diploma in Adult Education (ESL), M.A. (Comparative Literature)
Ping Ping has been in the ESL field for over 20 years. Ping Ping enjoys the multi-cultural environment of Solomon College. She values the sense of community in the school and the way everyone helps each other achieve their goals.
Education: B. Mgt. (Adv. Accounting)
Ben has been working for Solomon College since January 1999. He worked for Statistics Canada and the University of Alberta before he was employed by Solomon College. He likes dealing with numbers and computers.
Education: ThB, B.Sc., PPTC Certification
Upon completing his studies at University of Calgary, Merle taught Physical Sciences two years in central Alberta before moving to Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) for 3.5 years where he taught O, M and A Level Physics with Chemistry and Chemistry. Returning to Alberta, he began teaching Chemistry, Physics and Math in 1975, retiring from his full time employment in 1999 after 30 years in the classroom. That fall, he began teaching at Solomon College as a permanent part-time Chemistry and Physics high school teacher. Over the past 20 years, Merle has also taught ESL and Hotel Management when needed. Presently, he is the Physics and Math instructor in Solomon’s Aviation Program.
Education: B.S.Ed. English, M.Ed. TESL
Education: B.B.A., M.A.
Ann earned her Master of Arts (Second Language Acquisition) from Eastern Michigan University, graduating in 2002. Since then she has taught students from grades 7-12 at Chia Yang High School, where she served as an English teacher and Department Head for five years. She moved to Canada in 2007, and has taught or volunteered at ASSIST, NorQuest College, and Solomon College. In her free time, she likes spending time with her family, watching movies (mostly foreign ones) and enjoying the opportunities for exploration and culture that Edmonton has to offer.
Education: B.S., B.Ed., M.S, TESOL
Before joining the Solomon College team, Muhsin was a diverse, experienced educator who taught mathematics and English as a Second Language for over 20 years. He has taught at various educational institutions, including high schools, colleges, universities, and language institutions. Muhsin is passionate about diversity and multiculturalism. He promotes inclusive environments and believes in lifelong learning. His extensive experience in Canada and abroad brings a global perspective to teaching and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Education:
B.Sc., TESL Certification
Mandana has ten years of teaching experience in Iran and Turkey, both in person and online. Additionally, she taught English to literacy students from various cultural backgrounds in Canada for a year. Mandana enjoys helping newcomers communicate effectively and giving them hope as they adjust to their new environments.
Education: M.A., M.ED. TESL
Bahareh is a passionate educator at Solomon College with a bachelor’s degree in English Translation Studies and a master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from the University of Alberta. She also holds a TESOL certificate from Arizona State University. Bahareh combines innovative teaching methods with a deep passion for language education. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading novels and exploring the art of baking.
Education: MA in English, TESL
Heather has taught English as a Second Language in China, Chile, and Canada. She taught LINC in Edmonton for 6 years, the last two in high intermediate, focusing on education and employment. She has been teaching the Connections to Employment course since September, 2025.
Education: B.A. , TESL Certification
Before joining the staff at Solomon College, Valeriya worked at an international school in Toronto, Ontario. Valeriya loves to find new ways to make language acquisition fun and practical for her students. She spends her free time with her family and she loves finding new restaurants in the city.
Education B.A., M.A., M.Ed.
Andrew earned his BA in Linguistics and Literature, MA in TESL, and MEd in Curriculum Studies. He has worked as an ESL/EAL/EAP instructor for more than 15 years helping adult language learners for both communicative and academic purposes. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Education: B.A., M.A., TESOL Certification
Kathy has been teaching ESL and LINC classes in America, China and Canada for more than ten years. She enjoys working in multi-cultural environment with the students, and she is in helping the students integrate into the Canadian Society. She especially enjoys the diverse cultures around the world.