‘May is Child Care Month’ in British Columbia. Now, more than ever before, it is important to reflect upon the essential role Early Childhood Educators play in the well-being and function of our society. In celebration of the hard work and commitment of Early Childhood Educators, we present and honour all the amazing TNNS preschool staff of 2019-2020!
Berta
Did you know? Berta can’t wait to join us when we re-open! Not only does she have her ECE, Special Needs & Infant Toddler certificates, she also has a Masters Degree in Nature-Based & Place-Conscious Practices.
Emily
Did you know Emily studied Theatre before becoming an ECE? And if Emily hadn’t developed a garden at Terra Nova for her previous preschool, (Merry King at West Richmond Community Centre), she and Kate might never have connected in the garden!
Heidi
Did you know? Heidi started out with a career in stage craft, then worked in an Out-of-School-Care program. She completed her ECE at VCC, which is where she and Kate met. Heidi is a whiz at tinkering with devices so that they work properly.
Kate
Did you know? Kate was all set to be an elementary teacher but then she realized her true passion was with 3-5 year olds so she switched gears and became an ECE- luckily for Emily! Kate spent many years as a Strong Start Facilitator before meeting Emily in the garden bed!
Katharina
Did you know? Katharina joined the TNNS community as a parent many years ago. With a background in graphic design, her creative soul called out to her, she took a leap, and began working in our Beyond4Walls programs. She is currently enrolled in an ECE program.
Misuzu
Did you know? Misuzu used to bring her young daughter to Grauer Strong Start program, where Kate was a Facilitator. Before becoming a parent, Misuzu had completed her ECE training, but re-certified her ECE certificate through many hours of volunteer work here at TNNS!
Shantelle
Did you know? Shantelle reached out to us while living in France with her family. With her move back to Vancouver approaching, she inquired if she could volunteer at TNNS. After many devoted hours with us, she decided to become an Early Childhood Educator, adding to her background of a Degree in Environmental Studies.
Tricia
Did you know? Tricia has been in the field for over 20 years, working in several centres. She has journeyed alongside us since the opening of TNNS in 2013, and also operates her own preschool, Dinomites, in Richmond, where she teaches in the mornings before joining our Owls in the afternoon!
For more info on Early Childhood Educators, check out http://www.ecebc.ca.
With deep gratitude,
Emily & Kate