I am the Coordinator of the Comox Valley Early Years Collaborative. I have a background in early childhood development and a deep passion for working with children and families. I focus on building meaningful connections and fostering community development in this role. I love being part of such a strong group of like-minded professionals.

I am a new member of the Steering Committee and I bring to the Collaborative a connection from all of the core programs at the CVCDA, perspective from many of the Child Care Programs in the Valley, and from many children and families with support needs in our community. I have an inclusive and strength-based lens that I bring to my interest in program planning and evaluation.

I am co-chair the local Branch of the Early Childhood Educators of BC, Best Choices Ethical Journey Training Guide, workshop presenter, early years consultant and on-call educator. I bring over 35 years of experience working with children and families as an ECE. I am a lifetime member of the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC. I have been a member of the EYC for close to 15 years. My strengths lie in my connection and understanding between local early years issues and the broader provincial and Federal Picture for Child Care.

I am proud to be a member of the CVEYC steering committee. As a representative of the Today and Tomorrow Learning Society, I’m passionate about engaging with the community and building connections. I love the collaborative for each member's commitment to the families they serve and for learning about how we can all work together to improve the early years in the Comox Valley.

I look forward to meeting a new face at each meeting and counting on networking with friendly, familiar ones too.

I am a retired nurse educator at North Island College and a community volunteer committed to my community being healthy. I am committed to early childhood development by supporting caregivers and families.  I have experience both as a member and a leader of multiple Collaboratives from my work and volunteering life. I believe in equity and inclusion for everyone and work to promote social justice. I dream of a community that values and enriches the lives of all children, and I believe the collaboration can be part of making that dream come true.

I am the District Principal for Early Learning and Child Care with SD71. I have extensive experience as a Kindergarten teacher. Before transitioning to my current district role, I was a School Principal and Vice Principal for six years. I am committed to building an early years system where students seamlessly transition into the school system from home or community child care. I am passionate about fostering strong relationships with early years educators and creating community connections that help families and students thrive.