MCKAY - Key Persons


Brian Kidd

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Security Specialist and Manager
Brian is a corporate security specialist and manager with global experience. After high school he enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces serving as a Combat Engineer for 6 active years. He has been a private investigator across Canada for more than 10 years and now works as an executive in the private security industry. Brian lives with his wife in Saskatoon and enjoys spending time at his property in rural Saskatchewan. He is an avid restorer of old junk trucks. For many years he has been a professional instructor assisting investigators and protection professionals to hone their skills. He loves sharing his knowledge with students at McKay.

Courtney Horsley

Job Titles:
  • Medical Administrative Assistant Program
Courtney is an alumna of the Medical Office Assistant program here at McKay. She worked in the medical field for a number of years before transitioning into a TA position at the school and then into an instructor position for the Medical Administrative Assistant program. Courtney strives to make the experience in the program positive and educational.

Darby Sovyn

Job Titles:
  • Director of Programming, Safety & Online Learning
Darby is certified as an Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner as well as a certified Psychological Health and Safety Practitioner. She has also been a registered massage therapist for many years and has been an educator in the massage industry for several years. She has worked in many fields including OH&S, disability management, policing and post-secondary education.

Kelsi Paul

Job Titles:
  • Reception
Kelsi has more than 10 years of customer service working experience that she brings to McKay as the receptionist. She tries to bring a joyful energy wherever she is. She is taking executive office administration classes to help her gain more knowledge for her receptionist position and working in the office in general.

Kimberly Ann Quiring

Job Titles:
  • Medical Office Assistant Program
Kimberly has been in the medical field since 1990 and is an alumnus of the Medical Office Assistant program. She is, additionally, Program Director.

Leon Durette

Leon loves spending time with his family and friends, including his dog Moose. He also enjoys travelling the world with his wife and playing sports.

Rae Connolly

Job Titles:
  • Vice Principal
Rae is a vital part of the recently improved Management Team at McKay. Since joining McKay Career Training in October 2019, Rae has implemented a number of measures to increase the school's presence and brand recognition. She directs all marketing, advertising and public relations, both on social media, and also in-house. Rae is committed to both educate and inspire our students, she is an encouraging force towards everyone, and takes pride in seeing young adults succeed. Her door is always open and will at any time, sit down with students to discuss their journey here at McKay.

Shelley Christianson

Job Titles:
  • Principal
Shelley brings with her 29 years of experience in the administration and management of postgraduate medical education training at the University of Saskatchewan and has transferred those skills into her role at McKay. She loves the coaching aspects of human resources and thrives on helping others to realize and reach their full potential! Shelley's positive outlook, ability to manage change and eye for process and program improvement make her a welcome asset to the leadership team here at McKay!

Wendy Smith

Job Titles:
  • Medical Administrative Assistant Program
Wendy graduated from cosmetology in 2009 and then the Medical Administrative Assistant program in 2013. Wendy has worked in a variety of medical settings such as the hospitals, family practices and walk-in clinics. Wendy also taught swimming lessons for many years and loves teaching students of all ages! She transitioned into office administration and team management for several years before coming to McKay. Wendy worked in the massage clinic in late 2020 and now is teaching Medical Administrative Assistant as well as offering administrative support to the school.