Debbie Dykes taught Physical Education to students in early childhood to grade 12 for 34 years at St Margaret's School (SMS) in Victoria. After retiring in 2012, she became a Regional Trainer with Action Schools! BC and a TTOC. Debbie has actively coached school teams for many years and helps with the SMS swim teams every year. She has conducted many workshops on professional days with her own staff members and within the school communities in Greater Victoria.