Our Amazing Teachers and Staff
Centre Managers
Ola K Perkins
Assistant manager
My name is Ola K Perkins and I am the Assistant 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 completed my post basic training for my Infant Toddler and Special Needs certification. I joined to Pemberton Children’s Centre when it opened in 2007.
Teachers
Laura Beks HEAD TEACHER Hi Everyone, I’m Laura. I am the Head Teacher in the Dragonfly program. I was born and raised in Pemberton. In 2007 I was able to take my Early Childhood Education in Mount Currie through the Native Education Program. I have worked at the Centre since 2008. I look forward to working with all the families and children who attend the centre. |
Sammy Lossee head teacher Hi everyone! My name is Sammy. I am the Head Teacher in the Beetlebugs program. I have an ECE Assistant certificate and I’m working towards my ECE license. I am fortunate to know most 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 and keep me believing in magic. I’m so thankful that every day is brand new. All of these things make this the most rewarding job 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 March and Charlie Parker. |
Sabrina McDermot head teacher “Children are not only innocent and curious but also optimistic and joyful and essentially happy. They are in short everything adults wish they could be.” -Carolyn Haywood I am lucky enough to be able to help the children at the Pemberton Children’s Centre on their journey through infant and toddlerhood with the hope that they are able to hold onto their joy and wonder as long as possible. I am known throughout the centre by children and staff as “Bina". At home I am known as “Mom” to two wonderful balls of energy. Having two little ones of my own allows me to share my experiences as a Mother with the families in our Centre. Currently, I am the Head Teacher in the Crickets program. I work alongside the Management team and the hard working teachers in the Crickets room to ensure that the children learn through play and guidance. I feel that children should be allowed to learn through self exploration with as much or as little guidance as needed. Each child is full of possibilities and personalities that are ready to learn. As a Teacher, I am here to give them as many opportunities as possible. |
Emi Yoshihara 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 at the Whistler Children's Centre before starting at the Pemberton Children's Centre. |
Christel Rabung My name is Christel Rabung. I am a teacher in the Dragonflies program. I completed the Early Childhood Education course through Northern Lights College. I worked at the Whistler Children's Centre before starting at the Pemberton Children's Centre. |
Sue Williams Hello my name is Sue Williams. I have my ECE certification and have been working at the Pemberton Children’s Centre since 2010. I have worked in all the rooms. I enjoy working, learning and playing with all the children. |
Lucy Eccles My name is Lucy and I grew up in Whistler. I have been working in childcare for the past 10 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. |
Ayaka Nakajima Hi My name is Ayaka. I am working in the Beetlebugs program. I am originally from Japan. I have my Early Childhood Education and Infant/Toddler certificates. I have been working at the Pemberton Children's Centre since 2015. I enjoy snowboarding, camping, hiking, swimming, reading and going bike riding with my son. |
Joy Leo Hi my Name is Joy Leo. I’m from Nanaimo and Lil’wat. I have my ECE, Infant Toddler and Special Needs certificates. I’m a Mom to three kids. If you want to know more, don’t be shy… please ask away. |
Juyeon (Ju) Park Hello, my name is Juyeon Park, originally from South Korea. As I love being with children and I believe this job is a very worthwhile career, I started my career at the Whistler Children's Centre in 2018 before starting at the Pemberton Children's Centre in 2020. I enjoy skiing, biking, learning and now I'm enjoying doing everything again from beginner level with my daughter Shinbee! |
Juyeon Lee Hello, I am Juyeon Lee from Korea. I am the mother of two children. I have specialized in guiding and consulting elementary, middle and high school students for more than 10 years in Korea. My husband and I decided to emigrate to Canada for our children's education. Before I immigrated, I got a certified as a Childcare Educator in Korea. I love taking care of children and enjoy camping, traveling, reading and watching movies. |
Debbie Gabriel My name is Debbie Gabriel. I am an ECE and Support worker in Dragonflies. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the Aboriginal Child-Youth Care Program (UVIC) in Mount Currie in 1999. I obtained my Infant Toddler/Special needs certificate in 2003. I’ve worked in Pemberton, Mount Currie, and N’Quatqua prior to joining the Pemberton Children’s Centre team in June of 2019. |
Brittany Andrew Hello, my name is Brittany Andrew. I am an ECE with my Infant & Toddler and Special Needs license. I am originally from Windsor, Ontario. I moved to Pemberton in 2014, met my husband Joey and got married in 2017. We had our daughter in July of 2017 and 18 months later we had our son. I have my own photography business, BrittanyAndrew Photography so let me know if you need family photos. I look forward to meeting you and your children and providing tender care to your little ones. |
Yuka Hikita-Feuz My name is Yuka and I joined Pemberton Children’s Centre in 2014. I have an ECE certificate and am working towards an Infant & Toddler diploma at Northern Lights College. I believe in attachment theory which is a foundation of early learning. I also believe that play is a child’s most important work. I have 2 children of my own, Alisa and Alex. When I’m not at work, I enjoy gardening, hiking, skiing and baking. |
Sylvia Levine Hi, my name is Sylvia. I am a fully certified Early Childhood Educator with my Infant/Toddler and Special Needs certification. I work in the Crickets program at the Pemberton Children’s Centre. I am from the N’Quatqua community where I live with my partner and daughter. |
Eliza Jameson Hello, my name is Eliza Jameson. I am from the N’Quatqua First Nations Band (D’Arcy, BC). I completed my Early Childhood Education Assistant certification through NVIT in 2017. I would like to work on getting my ECE. Before working at the Pemberton Children’s Centre, I worked at the Ullus Childcare Centre for a year. I have also worked at a couple of childcare Centres in Squamish. I have a 6-year-old son who attends Signal Hill Elementary. We enjoy camping, hiking and we like to play softball |
Allee Wells 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 a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design in Vancouver. In 2011, I also completed my Early Childhood Education from Capilano University at which point I moved to up Whistler to be closer to the mountains. I have enjoyed almost 20 years of teaching art to children, combining two of my passions! I love the creative freedom and imagination young children have. I get inspiration from them everyday. I moved to Pemberton in 2015 to put down some roots with my partner Matt. We are enjoying raising our daughter Pippa in this beautiful mountain valley! |
Baylie Littau Hello my name is Baylie Littau, I am a wife, and Mother to a German Shepherd Cross. I love paddle boarding, mountain biking and snowboarding. I have my Early Childhood Educator Assistant certificate and working towards my full ECE license. I graduated University to become a Hair Designer in 2011 and Loved it! Later a Client of mine opened a new door to become a part-time care worker for her 10yr old son who has a genetic disorder and requires full time support. He Changed my life and how I looked at the world and most of all how to be patient. With a chronic disorder myself I have the ability to connect with children, especially those who struggle. I see the importance of learning at the child's pace. I am honest and trusted by many people and families. If I could teach one thing to a child it would be to have patience. With more patient people, the world would be a much better place. |
