Team

Karen Stevenson
Office Administrator

Barb Eakley
Office Administrator

Zara Parker
Assistant to Executive Director

Teresa Hay
Teresa has twelve years of combined management and front line experience working with youth presenting emotional difficulties, addictions and severe behavioural challenges. Teresa has provided a safe, supportive and behaviourally managed home care environment for youth, assisting them in making positive behavioural changes as well as developing warm and helpful relationships with parents of youth in her care.

Teresa's role as Director of Services with Venture Academy is the coordination of "in house" Venture Academy services and resources, assisting and monitoring parent counsellor homes, linking clients
to program protocol and procedures, as well as administration and parent liaison. Teresa's extensive experience makes her a valuable resource and support for staff and families alike.

Neil Steinke, B.Ed. MA
Liaison
Neil Steinke received his Bachelor in Education from the University of Alberta in Edmonton and his Master's degree in school administration from Grace College and Seminary located in Winona Lake, Indiana. Recently he has begun course work toward a certificate in special education. He has spent 35 years administrating and teaching in independent and public schools in Alberta and British Columbia.

In addition to program development and staff leadership at the school level, Neil has lead professional workshops and seminars and served on provincial committees and boards. Passionate about helping students and families, Neil is able to guide families to the best choice of action for their teen needing support and encouragement. His experience with and understanding the needs of youth and families enables him to provide vital, important information to prospective parents and youth that are considering Venture Academy. Neil lives with his wife Wilma in Kamloops, BC. They have 3 grown children and 2 grand children. They attend Kamloops Alliance Church and are avid cross country skiers.