Mr. Ken Plaetinck
Instructor
Mr. Plaetinck, the man, the myth, the legend.
With 30 years in the industry and 20 years teaching broadcasting students he has been the anchor for LRSD TV. With experiences in live event broadcasting, television sports anchoring, reporting, and camera operating Ken is the video guru at LRATC. When he’s not in the classroom you can find him at home playing video games or playing D&D!
Staff
Mrs. Jennifer Walld
Instructor
Jen is in her 3rd year as a teacher in the Broadcast Media program at LRATC and 20th year in the teaching profession. She is a voracious listener of podcasts and audiobooks, loves to sing with a local group, and in her spare time she is a personal chauffeur for her 3 small children.
Mr. Chris Curry
Instructor
Chris Curry is the Louis Riel divisions Broadcast Technician and has been working with the Broadcast Media program for two years. Before his teaching career he worked as a producer for Winnipeg Jets radio broadcasts for 7 seasons while working at TSN1290. He was also a voice on TSN doing radio shows, sports updates and worked his way up to being a man Assistant Program Director. Chris has a passion for showing students how powerful, impactful and fun broadcasting can be.
Our Broadcast Team
Amanpreet
Amanpreet Singh is a broadcast media student at Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre . He is a talented individual with a passion for livestreaming sports and camera operation . He is a very good communicator. He is hardworking and he loves to participate in outdoor projects.
Caleb
“Caleb is the best camera operator ever” said no one ever. But darn it, one day that will change. What he lacks in talent is made up for in determination, although its not like that there’s not a lot of talent. He enjoys most aspects of the broadcast media program, but has and always will, gravitate towards cameras and their operation.
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Is a Broadcast Media Student at LRATC. She is a hard working, motivated and trustworthy student. Kaitlyn chose Broadcast Media because their goal is to gain more experience in the broadcasting field especially with film and editing. She currently co hosts the Adventures In Careerland podcast.
Marco A.
Marco A is a student at Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre in the Broadcast Media program. Marco has an affinity for cinematography and creative writing and strives to achieve the best result both personally and professionally. When he's not at school, he's at home watching movies and playing video games! :)
Montana
Montana is a broadcast media student at LRATC. He chose broadcasting because he wants to improve on his skills in commentating, voice overs, as well as graphic design, and learning many new skills along the way. He hopes to be a commentator for e-sports in the future. This is his second semester in the Broadcast Media program. Outside of class he is practicing his commentating skills on football and hockey games.
Scott
Scott Turko is a Grade 12 student at J. H. Bruns Collegiate and a Broadcast Media student at the Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre. He joined the Broadcast Media program because he has an interest in radio. Scott would love to be a radio co-host on Power 97 with Jay and Vicki. He like video games, drawing, reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.
Arshdeep
Arshdeep is currently in the 2nd semester of the Broadcast Media program at Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre. He has an interest in broadcasting since his childhood. Arsh has a good knowledge about camera operation and almost all Adobe software. He is the handsome, tall guy in the back of the class. He is always ready to help his friends and teachers. He is motivated, helpful and sincere guy.
Carson
Carson is a Broadcast Media student who joined the program because he enjoys editing and filming to express his creativity. In his free time, you can see him hanging out with his family and friends, watching YouTube, or maybe even playing video games. He may be quiet but he’ll get stuff done.
Lexie
Lexie is a 2023 graduate from College Jeanne-Sauve who is interested in a future in broadcasting. She loves being not only behind the cameras but also in front because of her theatre background. She hopes her background in sports will help her eventually direct professional sports broadcasts.
Marco C.
Marco is a broadcast media student at LRATC. He chose broadcasting because his future goal is to be a commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers or the Winnipeg Sea Bears. This is his second semester in the Broadcast Media program where he’s received a lot of hands-on experience. When he’s not in the classroom you can find him recording his Italian Spice Podcast.
Morgan
Morgan is a Broadcast Media student who’s always been interested in photography. She’s hoped to pursue camera work since she picked up her dad’s old Panasonic camera. She’s used many different cameras this year and feels much more confident in her skills than when she started the program. She hopes to pursue this passion by becoming a camera operator on films and documentaries.
Brittney
Brittney is a post secondary broadcast media student at LRATC. On her spare time she works with different art mediums, enjoys long walks at the mall and her cats.
Geneva
Geneva is in her second semester of the Broadcast Media program. She is learning how to develop her skills in front of the camera to one day to be a sports reporter or an actress. She is also improving her camera and editing skills behind the scenes. Geneva is a social butterfly when it comes to group projects and teamwork. During her off time the broadcaster spends her time on the court playing varsity volleyball.
Malakdeep
Malakdeep is a broadcast media student at Louis Riel Arts and Technology Center. He chose this course because he wants to become a camera operator and editor. He is hardworking, talented, and is always on time. Since starting the program he is more confident, and is ready to start his career in broadcasting.
Max
Max is a Broadcast Media student, who is eager to apply his new skillset in the business world and reach high achievements in the producing, directing and cinematography. He also loves to infuse creativity, innovations and fresh perspectives into his projects. Ultimately delivering engaging content that resonates with his audience.
Phoenix
Phoenix is a student at the Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre and got into the Broadcast Media program to learn how to create, direct, and design films and make his career dreams a reality. Phoenix loves cinematography and he is always excited to learn new tips and tricks. He loves movies and playing video games with his friends.
Caden
Caden is a student at Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre in the Broadcast Media program and is very hardworking and eager to use the skills he is learning in the program to pursue a career in the industry. Caden enjoys video and audio editing, camera operating, working in film, and is also a co host on a local podcast called Adventures in Careerland. He hopes to one day have a career broadcasting NHL hockey games for the Winnipeg Jets.
Jordan
Jordan is an energetic student here at ATC. He's always ready to jump into assignments, And you'll always find him cracking jokes or coming up with unique project ideas. He's a fan of all things animated (Or anything funny). He's been known to have a very bubbly and loud personality. He came to this course to create entertainment.
Manraj
Manraj is a broadcasting media student at LRATC, under the command of Mr. Plaetinck. He loves going out for doing field production and editing on computers. He is also the first one to help his friends whenever needed.
Micah
Micah is in their 2nd semester as a student in the Broadcast Media program at LRATC. They love podcasting, video editing and are very interested in film. When they’re not studying while blasting music in their headphones, you’ll find them writing poetry, sewing, and painting.
Ravinderjeet
Ravinderjeet Singh is a broadcast media student. He is committed to fostering a collaborative and creative environment in every project he works on. His great work ethic and charming personality makes him a favorite student in this class!