Cecilia

Cecilia graduated from Selkirk College with a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education. As an Early Childhood Educator, she provides children with learning environments that allow them to flourish. She fosters relationships of love between children and educators, and nurtures children to see one another as competent and spirited citizens who learn best through play. Children’s innate curiosity, and their capacity to observe and express joy in the world, are the gifts Cecilia feels honoured to receive. 

Cecilia speaks Spanish and English.

Jasmeen Kaur

Jasmeen Kaur, a recent graduate from Centennial College’s Early Childhood Education programme, is embarking on a fulfilling journey working with children. Jasmeen believes that play is not just a means of entertainment but a gateway to exploration, discovery, and learning. She loves to immerse herself in the magical moments that unfold when children engage in play. She believes that every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment to grow, learn, and explore their unique talents and interests. Her goal as an early childhood educator is to provide a safe and inclusive space where children can flourish emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically.

Jasmeen speaks English, Punjabi, and Hindi.

Mary Marissa Magsombol

Mary Marissa Magsombol was born and raised in the Philippines, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 2020. She holds a BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate and has a deep passion for working with preschool-aged children. Mary believes that every child is unique in their own special ways and strives to create a nurturing, inclusive, and creative environment that supports the whole child’s growth. She sees children as strong, capable individuals who learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. With a love for music, Mary enjoys singing songs with children, fostering their joy for music and learning. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading, cooking, listening to music, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with friends and family.

Marissa speaks Tagalog and English.

Carly

Carly completed her Early Childhood training in Vancouver where she learned the importance of creating environments where children feel free to explore, express themselves, and connect with the world around them. She believes in open-ended play, where imagination and creativity guide the learning process.

Carly nurtures each child’s natural curiosity and pays close attention to what they are telling her in words and actions so that she can support their inquiries. She fosters meaningful relationships built on trust, respect, and joy, seeing each child as a capable and unique individual.

Movement and mindfulness are also central to her teaching. As a trained childrens’ yoga teacher, she weaves yoga, dance, and meditation into daily routines, helping children develop body awareness, confidence, and emotional co-regulation. Carly feels deeply honoured to be part of each child’s journey, supporting them as they grow, discover, and play.

Fatima

Fatemeh Abbasi (Fatima) is an enthusiastic artist and recently graduated early childhood educator with a deep passion for fostering creativity and curiosity in young children. With a background in fine arts, she brings a unique perspective to early learning, creating engaging environments that inspire exploration and self-expression. Fatima has worked with children in both kindergarten and elementary school settings, incorporating nature and play-based expressions in her teaching.