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Timothy Illman

Adjunct Lecturer in Education


Programs: Bachelor of Education

Education

Ontario Teacher’s Certificate (1995), Ontario Ministry of Education.

Masters of Science in Education (P/J) (1993), Niagara University, New York.

BA (1992), History (Hons), Brock University.

Courses

  • Systems of Education in Ontario (EDU-407)

About

Tim has been a part-time Adjunct Instructor since 2025 and a Faculty Advisor for student placements since 2024. He enjoys teaching and mentoring new teachers in the Redeemer University School of Education.

He has been an Educator for 32 years teaching both in an independent Christian School as well as in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. He taught students in Grades 4-8 for 16 years and then served as a Vice-Principal and Principal for 14 years.

He has been married for 30 years and has three adult children. In his spare time, Tim has many hobbies and interests including enjoying life at the cottage, swimming, boating, waterskiing, woodworking, construction projects, snowmobiling, and travelling.

Serving as an Elder in his local church congregation for over 30 years, he provides leadership in several areas of the church including Worship and Children’s Ministry. He has also helped lead two overseas Mission Trips.

Certifications and Related Experience

  • Principal’s Qualifications – Part II, Ontario Principal’s Council, 2008
  • Principal’s Qualifications – Part I, Ontario Principal’s Council, 2007
  • History Specialist (Intermediate/Senior), Queen’s University, 2007
  • Special Education Specialist, Queen’s University, 2006
  • Teacher-Librarianship – Part 1, Brock University, 2000
  • English As A Second Language – Part 1, Brock University, 1998
  • Intermediate Basic Qualifications, Brock University, 1996