Meet Our Summer Interns
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Mrs. Beth Kaup
Director of Internship
Mrs. Kaup has several years of experience working in ministry and mentoring young adults, and has pursued studies in theology and philosophy at Newman Theological College. Beth has a particular love for writing, reading, and fostering meaningful community through faith and thoughtful conversation.
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Mr. Ben Connolly
Co-director of Internship
Mr. Connolly was born in St. Albert, but has lived in a number of places as part of a military family, including Ottawa, Kansas, and Poland, before returning to Edmonton in 2019. He is halfway through a two-year carpentry program at NAIT, with the subsequent goal of entering apprenticeship and working toward journeyman carpenter status. His main hobbies are choir, reading and creative writing. Ask him why you should read Moby-Dick, War and Peace or The Road, and I'll gladly talk your ear off!
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Mr. Christopher Connelly
Intern
Mr. Connelly hails from a homeschool family of ten. He is a speech and communication enthusiast, looking forward to furthering the Institute's mission this summer.
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Ms. Ianua Robertson
Intern
Ms. Robertson is originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She is a recent graduate of Newman Theological College with a B.A. in Catholic Studies. She is a talented singer and is a part of the choral group Chorus Inspira, formerly known as the Richard Eaton Singers. She is the eldest of nine and enjoys spending time with her siblings. In her free time, she likes to garden, bake, and go on spontaneous adventures with friends.
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Mr. Joseph Topping
Intern
Mr. Topping is the second eldest of ten children. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, going on adventures in the mountains with his friends, singing songs, and playing music on the violin. He has just finished his first year at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Ontario and will be returning again in the fall. Vincit qui se vincit!