Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for the Pemberton Children's Centre truly appreciates the demanding work and caring nature of the Pemberton Children Centre staff and management. Thank you.
The Pemberton Childcare Society is a registered non-profit organization oversees the operation of the Pemberton Children's Centre. Formed in 2001, with the goal of opening a modern stand-alone daycare facility, the Society's mandate is to provide a loving, caring and nurturing environment for the children of the Pemberton Valley area.
Become a member of the Board of Directors
Parents can become involved through their attendance and participation at monthly Board of Directors Meetings. Information is shared and decisions are made regarding the operational policies at these meetings. Please contact the Centre for current meeting times and locations.
The Pemberton Childcare Society is a registered non-profit organization oversees the operation of the Pemberton Children's Centre. Formed in 2001, with the goal of opening a modern stand-alone daycare facility, the Society's mandate is to provide a loving, caring and nurturing environment for the children of the Pemberton Valley area.
Become a member of the Board of Directors
Parents can become involved through their attendance and participation at monthly Board of Directors Meetings. Information is shared and decisions are made regarding the operational policies at these meetings. Please contact the Centre for current meeting times and locations.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2019-20)
PETE KESTEL (CHAIR)
Father of two kids that regularly attend the daycare facility: Izzabella (4) and Loki (2). Worked as the operations manager for a large strata brokerage, where facilitated hundreds of council meetings, annual general meetings and special meetings; Undertook a multitude of project coordination roles on various building exterior and interior projects. Recently transitioned to management of a local company which has allowed for time to give back to the Pemberton Children’s Centre that has given so much to the Kestel family.
DANIELLE ELLEWAY (Vice Chair)
I have 3 children who have all attended PCC; Kaden is now 14 yrs in grade 9, Tyler is now 6 yrs in grade 1, and Calla is 2 years old and currently in beetle bugs. Joining the Board is something I have always wanted to do, and I am excited to finally have reduced my work schedule and have time to contribute to the society! My background is in Finance, Business Administration/HR and Construction Project Management. I own a business Sublime Services est. 2006 where I do interior design and construction management in Whistler. I also work as the General Manager at Whistler Welding Services Ltd. Since 2013. Originally from Calgary Alberta, I have lived in Pemberton since 2009 after living in Whistler for 5 years.
Emma Gillis (Secretary)
My son Logan (4) is in Dragonflies. I moved to Pemberton 6 years ago and am the Library Director at the Pemberton Library. This is my second year on the Board in the role of Secretary. The Centre and its staff performs such an important role in our community and it is important to me to be able to support it in this meaningful way.
Leslie Thomas (treasurer)
Mom of James (Dragonflies) and Kendall (soon to be Crickets). We moved to Pemberton in 2013, after living in Whistler for 3 years, to plant our roots somewhere we could raise our family amongst a community that shared our same appreciation for the outdoors and active lifestyle. I am currently retail accessories buyer for Whistler Blackcomb. I thought about joining the board for a couple years and finally decided to take the leap after having our 2nd baby and realizing being involved in our children's education and care was something very important to me.
Brianne Aldcroft
Mom to Evan (grade 3) and Braden (Dragonflies). This is my seventh and final year as a director on the Board for the Pemberton Childcare Society. In that time, I have served as Member at Large and Co-Chair. We chose Pemberton as our home 12 years ago because we value an active lifestyle and as such, our kids are involved in many activities that rely on volunteer boards and volunteer coaches to make recreation, athletics, and environmental stewardship happen in their lives. As such, it’s a core value for me that I give back as a volunteer. I chose the Pemberton Children’s Centre because I have a background in education as the vice principal of Pemberton Secondary and because I know that children do best when their parents are involved in their education. Through my time on the Board, I have learned about the day to day operation of the centre, contributed my time through fundraising, and learned a lot about board governance and the people in our community. It has been an invaluable experience and I would encourage any and all parents to become involved in volunteering in their community.
Kukwstum̓ckacw, merci, and thank you,
Kukwstum̓ckacw, merci, and thank you,
Claire Piech
Mother of Owen Mehaffey (Beetlebugs) and Alyssa Mehaffey (Kindergarten). I joined the board because I strongly believe providing high-quality care for young children is one of the most important jobs in our society, and I want to do what I can to support the Pemberton Children’s Centre. I work as Senior Communications Officer for the Resort Municipality of Whistler as well as take on additional communications and writing contracts through my consultancy Piech Communications.
Kimberley Jones
I am Conor and Rowan Finnigan’s Mom. We moved to Pemberton 4 years ago. I joined the board as we are so grateful to have this wonderful daycare and I wanted to contribute as best I could. Prior to moving to Pemberton, I lived in Brisbane, Australia for 10 years where I completed my PhD and worked as a medical research scientist in the field of cancer immunology. I now work as visiting faculty at Quest University teaching immunology and biology courses as well as holding casual employment at Simon Fraser University doing data analysis.
KELLY CZEKURLON
I have two daughters, Avery (7) and Isabelle (4) in Dragonflies. I'm the owner of The Great Glass Elevator Candy Shop in Whistler. This is my fifth year as a board member. I joined the board to help support the staff and centre. It has been an invaluable experience for me and I've learned so much these past 5 years about childcare and how a board operates
SARAH HO
I am the mother of Amelia Ho (Crickets). My husband and I moved to Pemberton 3 years ago, at the end of 2016, and started our family here. I joined the board because I feel strongly about community involvement and supporting the Pemberton Children’s Centre goal of providing a quality early years environment. My background is in Environmental Science and I provide Fun Science For Kids classes as a fun way to try and inspire curiosity about the world around us.
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