Laura Biggs
Instructor
Background:
I have been instructing post-secondary Biology courses since 2005, and joined the PHC instructional team in 2010. At PHC, I was also the College Administrator from 2010 to 2014 and the College Director from 2017 to 2023.
PHC Courses Taught:
Botany (Certificate program), Plant Health (Level 4), Integrated Pest Management
Education:
B.Sc. in Biology & Chemistry, University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2006
M.Sc. in Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2009
BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, Vancouver Community College, 2012
Certificate in Online Instruction, Vancouver Community College, 2013
M.Ed. in Post-Secondary Curriculum & Instruction, Simon Fraser University, 2017
Inspiration:
I am inspired by our students and their passion for plants and the environment. It is truly rewarding to watch our students develop their skills, grow their careers, and make positive contributions to the world. In addition, I am inspired by the book "Finding the Mother Tree" by Suzanne Simard.
