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Meet the Staff

Our team of friendly staff here to assist your child in developing their passion for robotics and STEM. We are committed to guiding them towards success and helping them continuedly grow in these fields.

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Gauthier Appaix

Coach

Gauthier currently studies Software Engineering with a minor in Mechatronics at the University of Calgary. He founded and competed on Team 7K in high school and later created and competed with the VEXU team SVNK. During his two years competing in high school, Gauthier won third place at the VEX Skills World Championships and later became the VEX Skills World Champion.


Gauthier believes that robotics is one of the best ways for students to learn engineering through hands-on experience, and he is excited to help others develop their knowledge and passion for physical problem-solving.

Ryan Quon

Coach

Ryan competed in VEX for 4 years, and his primary team roles are as a builder and a designer.  He also coached IQ teams for 2 seasons, and even now, loving what he does every day. Ryan is passionate about robotics and teaching others.

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Kaleb Larouche

Coach

Kaleb is a FIRST robotics alumni, he competed in FRC and FTC and took home many awards like the rookie all star award at the FRC Idaho regional and the FTC design and innovative award as wells as the first place inspire award. Kaleb is looking forward to share his robotics experience and knowledge with the team members as well as getting to know the VEX IQ Robotics game.
 

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 Vivian Koh

Admin

Vivian’s love for robotics began while supporting her son in his early robotics journey. Ever since, it has become her passion to help young students learn and develop their skills through robotics, inspiring them to explore, create, and grow.

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Di Zhang

Admin

Di is a proud mom who enjoys learning Robotics with her two sons. She has grown along with her children and the club, and her passion for Robotics has led her to join Next Robotics team!

Open Positions

Are you passionate about Robotics and enjoy teaching? We are currently seeking Robotic Instructors to meet our growing demand. If are interested in inspiring smart young minds, please apply with confidence. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Next Robotics

4114 MacLeod Trail, Unit C 

Calgary AB T2G 2R7

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vivian@westernmech.ca

Tel: 403-991-3277

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