Thaddeus Monckton was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and comes from a long line of Irish farmers, some of whom remain in the farming industry today.  From this background, Thaddeus has learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Thaddeus maintains a strong work ethic in everything he does, proven through his business and educational interests that have ranged from extensive real estate investment to owning a health club and clothing company and establishing two International English language colleges.

Growing up the eldest in a family of seven, Thaddeus took the lead and stood out as the person everyone turned to for anything they needed. He has always been actively involved in his community and continues to do so with his wife Brenda and their 5 sons.

Thaddeus studied at the University of Regina and was a football player with both the Regina Rams and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. He had planned on a career as a pro football player, however, decided to pursue education first. Thaddeus graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1988 and began his teaching career in Victoria as a physical education instructor and coach. He went on to teach at many schools in Districts 61 through 63, as well as Maxwell International Bahai School and St. Michael’s University School. Thaddeus also worked for the Government of BC as Provincial Coordinator of International Education, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism.

In 1994, Thaddeus decided to pursue his Masters degree at San Diego State University. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Victoria to establish the Pan Pacific International English College, which he owned and operated from 1997 to 2008.

In 2008, Thaddeus became a professional real estate agent in Victoria, winning many sales awards, and has been actively working in the industry, first with Re/Max and currently with Macdonald Realty Victoria, servicing Victoria and the Peninsula as well as up-island.

In 2012, Thaddeus and his wife Brenda opened a new college in Victoria, inlingua Victoria College of Languages and Careers and Testing Centre, that they both continue to operate today, with locations in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Richmond.

Thaddeus has many sporting interests, including wakeboarding, surfing, rock-climbing, running and riding his motorcycles. Thaddeus got involved in acting at an early age and has continued that pursuit on a part-time basis. He has worked as an actor in film and TV, in both local and international productions, in Regina, Victoria, and Vancouver since 1988.