Nisansala (Nisi) Perera
Instructor, Office Administration
Nisansala Perera is an experienced educator and business professional with over a decade of teaching and leadership experience in Canada and internationally. She is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that prepare students with the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed in today’s workplace.
Before joining VIU, Nisansala taught at Sprott Shaw College and Avalon Community College and held leadership positions in Sri Lanka’s education sector, including serving as Head of the Business Department at Lyceum International School. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, technology integration, and student mentorship.
Nisansala holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Vancouver Island University and a Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University (UK). She brings a strong blend of academic knowledge and industry experience to her role, supporting students in their professional
Email: Nisansala.Perera@viu.ca
Terri Barber
Office Administration Instructor
Terri Barber has over 20 years’ experience teaching in the Office Administration program, teaching both online and in the classroom. She has taught a wide variety of the courses in the program but specializes in Microsoft Office computer applications, as well as human relations and office administration skills. Terri holds a Provincial Instructor’s Diploma from Vancouver Community College and a Masters of Education degree from Athabasca University (Distance Education specialty). She believes strongly in the opportunities and skills the training in Office Administration provides for its students – she too was once a student in the program!
Email: Terri.Barber@viu.ca