Sheila Dobbyn joined BWEF in 2017 and is Chair of the Grants Committee. Sheila has worked in the field of international education for the past 10 years, and is currently home with her young daughter. She is active in the Hugh Cole PTO, and has presented cultural and creative writing workshops to Hugh Cole kindergarteners and first graders.

When time allows, she enjoys writing children's poetry and short stories. Sheila has formed a parent and child friendship group that celebrates diversity and facilitates intercultural learning experiences.