Our Teachers
Centre Managers
Maude Ash - Manager Pemberton Children's Centre
My name is Véronique Hamel and I am the temporary Manager of the Pemberton Children's Centre, covering maternity leave for Maude Ash. I grew up in Drummondville, Qc. and moved to Whistler in 2002, where I became a snowboard instructor, Teacher's Aid at the French School and Recreational Coordinator at the gymnastics club. We decided to move to Collingwood, Ont for 5 years, during which I had the opportunity to worked as a science teacher and program manager in a growing non-for profit organization and helped found a French Catholic School. After living without the mountains, we resolute to pack and came back to BC with our 2 boys. We arrived in Pemberton in August 2014, I then developed Fun Science For All, which allows me to teach children – one of my passions; and accepted the position as the Temporary Manager at the Pemberton Children's Centre.
My name is Ola K Perkins and I am the co-manager of the Pemberton Children's Centre. I graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at Capilano College in 1989. I started with the Whistler Children's Centre in the fall of that year. While I was working at the centre I began my post basic training for my Infant Toddler and Special Needs certification.
Teacher Qualifications
Our staff is trained in Early Childhood Education and other related child care courses as well as experience working with children. In our under 3 programs we have staff who have completed their Infant/Toddler training as well as Special Needs courses. Staff also maintain a valid First Aid certificate and have had a criminal record review.
The staff work as a team to provide a balanced program that meets the changing needs of the children and families. Staff also work with other professionals in the community to enhance the services we provide.
Our staff is trained in Early Childhood Education and other related child care courses as well as experience working with children. In our under 3 programs we have staff who have completed their Infant/Toddler training as well as Special Needs courses. Staff also maintain a valid First Aid certificate and have had a criminal record review.
The staff work as a team to provide a balanced program that meets the changing needs of the children and families. Staff also work with other professionals in the community to enhance the services we provide.
My name is Laura Beks. I am head teacher in the Dragonflies program. I graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at the Ts'zil Learning Centre in Mt Currie. I have worked at the Whistler Children's Centre before starting at the Pemberton Children's Centre.
My name is Erica Cuthbert. I work in the Dragonflies program. I am currently completing my Early Childhood Education diploma with Northern Lights College. Currently on Maternity Leave. Congratulations Erica!
Hi, my name is Miho Shimmura. I completed my Early Childhood Education License in Japan and am currently taking my Early Childhood Education course in BC. I've been working at the Pemberton Children's Centre since 2010.
My name is Emi Yoshihara. I graduated from the Nova Saho College and Osaka University of Arts Junior College in Japan. I have worked in licensed centres in Japan and the Whistler Children's Centre before starting at the Pemberton Children's Centre.
My name is Christel Rabung. I work in the Beetlebugs program. I am currently taking Early Childhood Education courses through Northern Lights College. I have worked at the Whistler Children's Centre before starting at the Pemberton Children's Centre.
My Name is Iwona Smazynski. I am an Early Childhood Education licensed teacher working in the Beetlebug program at the Pemberton Children's Centre.
Hello Everyone! My name is Sandy Henry. I am from Mount Currie and I have lived there my whole life. I have been working in the ECE field since 2007. I have my ECE Certificate as well as a diploma with Infant/ Toddler/Special Needs from NVIT. I am a very family oriented person. I love learning my native language and culture. My hobbies include baking, sewing, crocheting and spending as much time with my family as I can. I am very grateful to be given this opportunity to work at the Pemberton Children's Centre. Currently on Maternity Leave. Congratulations Sandy
My name is Jessie-Lynne Joe. I am a teacher in the Cricket program. I graduated from Early Childhood Education in 2008 at the Ts'zil Learning Center. I have been working at the Centre since it opened.
Hello all, my name is Kelly Hanson. I am the Head Teacher for the Infant/ Toddler Crickets Program. I am originally from Crescent Beach, B.C. After travelling a year abroad I moved to Whistler in 2007 and Pemberton in 2011. I started my studies in Early Childhood Education in 2012 and have worked at the Pemberton Children's Centre since the beginning of 2013. When I am not working or going to school I especially enjoy eating/ cooking healthy, traveling, camping, hiking, biking, paddling and going to the gym/ training in kickboxing. Though curling up on the couch and watching a movie isn’t so bad either. I love working here at the Pemberton Children’s Centre where I spend my days with your children, watching and helping them as they develop and grown into young people.
My name is Julliana August. I have Early Childhood and Infant/toddler certificates and have worked with children for fifteen years. I have experienced working with children from zero to five years old. They are fun, inspiring and all so unique in all their experiences while learning to master their skills. I am married and have eight children and seventeen grandchildren. I enjoy going for walks, watching my children play sports, watching the grandchildren grow, and a lot of family time.
Rachel Sammut
Brittany Belanger
Ayaka Nakajima
Sabrina McDermott
Michelle Klaui
Brittany Belanger
Ayaka Nakajima
Sabrina McDermott
Michelle Klaui
