Coaches

Carol Carter

Carol Carter

Public Speaking | Debate
Carol represented all of British Columbia in the Toastmasters International World Championships of Public Speaking, making her one of the top 18 speakers in the Toastmasters world that year. She also was the Executive Director of Toastmasters District 21 in the year 2017-2018. Carol has been teaching at APASS Education since 2015 and brought many students to international public speaking competition stages and grow to inspirational speakers.
Sewon Jeon

Sewon Jeon

Debate
Sewon is a member of the UBC Debate Society with five years of debate experience. He has won numerous awards at various high school and university tournaments such as consecutive champion placements in the Junior and Senior categories at Lower Mainland South Regionals, and Novice Semi-finalist at Hart House IV (University of Toronto). Sewon was also the head coach at his high school's debate club, where he helped his club break into the Finals of every category at Lower Mainland South Regionals 2021. Sewon is continuing his passion for debate by coaching young talents and competing at the university level.
Vahan Bedros

Vahan Bedros

Debate
Vahan, a certified BC Ministry of Education Independent Schools teacher, has taught English Language Arts, World History, ELL, and Public Speaking professionally for more than eight years at various institutions such as the English Montreal School Board, and RECIT program. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literary Arts and History from Concordia University. Vahan runs the Public speaking program here at APASS where his students have overcome their fears of public speaking and now are excelling in their skills. He also recently became the president of Toastmasters Entrepreneurs Club. He enjoys seeing his students and others grow and find success.
Haley Magrill

Haley Magrill

Debate
Haley holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in political science from the University of British Columbia. She has more than five years of combined experience teaching students of all ages. Her areas of expertise include English, political science, and quantitative research methodologies. In addition, Haley has significant experience teaching public speaking skills, including preparing students for private school interviews, giving class presentations, and facilitating group discussions. Beyond her academic achievements, Haley is also a writer who has published journal articles and short stories in various fiction magazines. She prioritizes student learning in her classroom, aiming to develop their critical thinking and reading analysis skills.
Fredrick Ni

Fredrick Ni

Debate
Fredrick has 8 years of Debate, Mock Trials and Model UN coaching experience. He has obtained a Degree of Excellence with the National Speech and Debate Association in USA. Fredrick's students have won many awards including Stanford University High School Debate Tournament Champions, Harvard University High School Debate Tournament Champions, UBC High School Debate Tournament Champions, Seattle Puget Sound High School Debate Tournament Champions and Top speakers, and Georgetown University High School Debate Tournament Top speakers.
Emad Saberi

Emad Saberi

Public Speaking
Emad is a working professional in Econometrics Research at a well-known high-tech company. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in International Economics at the University of British Columbia (UBC) specializing in data analytics and empirical economics. Emad has over seven years of experience in tutoring and teaching university and high school students, in the subjects of Economics, Calculus, and Statistics. Emad’s past students have received excellent marks on AP exams.

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At the Vancouver Institute of Public Speaking and Debate, we are dedicated to empowering youth through the art of communication. Our specialized classes focus on enhancing public speaking and debate skills, providing a supportive environment where young individuals can develop confidence, critical thinking, and eloquence. By fostering these essential skills, we aim to prepare our students for future academic, professional, and personal success.

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