Catherine Feniak has taught in elementary and secondary schools in Canada and in Australia. In addition to her many staff-development and curriculum-writing initiatives, Catherine co-authored Student Diversity with Faye Brownlie. A Rotary International Scholar educated in England, Catherine has taught special education classes, ESL classes, regular classes, provided learning assistance, and has worked as a member of a collaborative resource team. She presently works as a resource teacher and an administrator for the Vancouver School District in British Columbia.