Our Teachers
Centre Managers
Maude Ash - Manager 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 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 am a teacher in the Dragonflies program. I had completed an 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 Lucy and I grew up in Whistler. I have been working in childcare for the past 9 years. I have a degree in Elementary Education from the UBCO and an Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate. I am currently working on my Diploma in Special Education from UBC. I enjoy spending time outside playing in the sun and snow, exploring different places and learning from the world around us. I am now happy to call Pemberton my forever home and look forward to getting to know all of the families that make up this wonderful community (on Maternity leave)
My name is Allee. I started my career with children when I was a teenager working at summer camps in the Ottawa Ontario area where I grew up. Following my heart and passion for art, adventure and outdoor sports, I moved to BC in 2001 to get her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design in Vancouver. In 2011 I also completed my Early Childhood Education from Capilano University, upon which I moved to Whistler to be closer to the mountains. I have enjoyed over 18 years of teaching art to children, combining two of her passions! I love the creative freedom and imagination young children have, and get inspiration from them everyday! I moved to Pemberton in 2015 to put down some roots with my partner Matt, where we are enjoying raising our daughter Pippa in this beautiful mountain valley!
Hello, I'm Rachel. I am originally from England, but have been in Canada for 11 years now. I moved to Pemberton with my husband a little over 3 years ago and have worked at the Children's Centre since August 2015. I have my Bachelor of Education with additional qualifications in Special Education and Kindergarten and am currently doing my ECE.
.Hello my name is Sammy Losee. I am a head teacher in the Beetlebug program. I have an ECE assistant and working towards my ECE license. I get to know all of the children that attend the Pemberton Children's Centre, watch them learn, help them to grow, keep them safe and learn from them every day. They make me laugh, keep me believing in magic and every day is brand new. All of these things make this job the most rewarding one I've ever had. I myself am a wife and a parent. I've been married to my husband Cookie since 1999 and we have two beautiful children named Marley and Charlie Parker.
My Name is Iwona Smazynski. I am an Early Childhood Education licensed teacher working in the Beetlebug program at the Pemberton Children's Centre.
Hi My name is Ayaka. I am working in Beetle bugs program. I am originally from Japan. I have an Early Childhood, Infant and Toddler Certificates. I have been working in Pemberton Children's Centre since 2015. Hi My name is Ayaka. I enjoy snowboarding, camping, hiking, swimming, reading and going to bike riding with my son.
Hello, my name is Christine Spierings and I am an oncall teacher at the center. I graduated from the Early Childhood Education program in 1996 and have been working with children and families in a variety of ways ever since. This includes becoming a certified Birth Doula in 2014. I love how these two careers compliment each other and bring my love of working with families full circle. I have lived in Pemberton since 1997 and I have two kids of my own.
Hello, my name is Yuka. I work in the Crickets program. I have an ECE assistant certificate and am taking Early Childhood Education & Care program at the Northern Lights College towards my full licence. I believe in attachment theory, and good relationship with children and families are a key for early care & learning. I have 2 children of my own, Alisa and Alex. When I'm not at work, I enjoy gardening, hiking, skiing and baking.
