Rob Olstead

Caring and dedicated Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Dedicated to children's educational needs as well as their social-emotional development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.

• Ian Robertson, Principal, Castle Park Elementary, 604-468-8620, Port Coquitlam, B.C. (irobertson@sd43.bc.ca)
• Andrew Corbould, Retired principal, Castle Park Elementary, 604-790-7337, Port Coquitlam, B.C. (Andrewcorbould@gmail.com)
• Dave Sands, Former principal, Castle Park Elementary, District Office, 604-290-5905, Coquitlam, B.C. (dsands@sd43.bc.ca)

• Training in Science of Reading and UFLI.
• Building Leadership Capacity, Coquitlam Principal’s and Vice Principal’s Association, School District # 43 (Coquitlam), Leadership training program
• Committee member, South Side Family of Schools, Elementary Schools Representative
• Science and Physical Education Advocacy Team member, Charles Dickens Elementary School, 3351 Glen Drive, Vancouver, B.C.