Staff Members
Christine Stewart, Early Childhood Educator - Centre Director
Christine has lived in Salmo her whole life. She graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at Selkirk College in 1995. Joining the team here in 1997 and has been involved with children and their families ever since.
Christine has lived in Salmo her whole life. She graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at Selkirk College in 1995. Joining the team here in 1997 and has been involved with children and their families ever since.
Tara Zeznik, Early Childhood Educator, IT/SN - Assistant Director
Tara first joined our team in 2009 as a support worker for a child with special needs. Tara loved her work so much that she headed to Okanagan College in Kelowna to get a diploma in Early Childhood Education, specializing in Inclusive Practice in 2012. She was instrumental in starting our Infant/Toddler program, and attained her specialization in Infant/Toddler Care in 2016 upon opening the program.
Tara first joined our team in 2009 as a support worker for a child with special needs. Tara loved her work so much that she headed to Okanagan College in Kelowna to get a diploma in Early Childhood Education, specializing in Inclusive Practice in 2012. She was instrumental in starting our Infant/Toddler program, and attained her specialization in Infant/Toddler Care in 2016 upon opening the program.
Melissa Boardman, Early Childhood Educator, IT/SN
Melissa attained her certificate in Early Childhood Education from College of the Rockies, and has now completed her Infant/Toddler and Special Needs certifications. She and her family enjoy the outdoors, and helped start the wonderful Salmo Valley Trail Society.
Melissa attained her certificate in Early Childhood Education from College of the Rockies, and has now completed her Infant/Toddler and Special Needs certifications. She and her family enjoy the outdoors, and helped start the wonderful Salmo Valley Trail Society.
Shelley-Anne Jorgensen, Early Childhood Educator, IT
Shelley-Anne has been an Early Childhood Educator since 2012, after attaining her ECCE Certificate from the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. Shelley-Anne is excited to be working in Salmo, and recently moved her young family here! Shelley-Anne is our Junior Kindergarten Educator and works in the Out of School Care Program. She has recently completed her infant/toddler specialty.
Shelley-Anne has been an Early Childhood Educator since 2012, after attaining her ECCE Certificate from the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. Shelley-Anne is excited to be working in Salmo, and recently moved her young family here! Shelley-Anne is our Junior Kindergarten Educator and works in the Out of School Care Program. She has recently completed her infant/toddler specialty.
Lisa Newton - Early Childhood Educator, IT
Lisa started work in our Infant/Toddler Program in June of 2020, you'll also see her in the 3-5 program. She moved from Vancouver in the fall of 2019, to Nelway, where she and her husband bought a farm. Lisa has been an Early Childhood Educator, specializing in Infant/Toddler Care, since 2013. Lisa says, "I love working here in Salmo!"
Shawna Paulson - Early Childhood Educator
Shawna has lived in the beautiful Kootenays her whole life. She feels lucky to be able to learn, play, teach and love the children, while also being able to have her daughter here. Shawna has been working as a caregiver since 2015, and has started the process of continuing her education with the Infant/Toddler Care Certification. Currently Shawna works in the 3-5 program and the Infant/Toddler program.
Shawna has lived in the beautiful Kootenays her whole life. She feels lucky to be able to learn, play, teach and love the children, while also being able to have her daughter here. Shawna has been working as a caregiver since 2015, and has started the process of continuing her education with the Infant/Toddler Care Certification. Currently Shawna works in the 3-5 program and the Infant/Toddler program.
Sheri Pawlyshyn - Early Childhood Educator, SN
Sheri and her family have been part of the Salmo Children's Centre family for years. Sheri has a BSW from the University of Regina and recently completed her ECE with a specialty in Special Needs.
Sheri works in the 3-5 program.
Sheri and her family have been part of the Salmo Children's Centre family for years. Sheri has a BSW from the University of Regina and recently completed her ECE with a specialty in Special Needs.
Sheri works in the 3-5 program.
Dana Sauve - Early Childhood Educator
Dana grew up in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario where she studied Dance and Education at York University, graduating in 2016. She has worked with children of all ages in various settings for the past 15 years. She relocated to the Kootenays in 2018. After falling in love with the developmental growth and learning of the early years she attained her Early Childhood Education Certification in 2022 and Infant Toddler Diploma in 2023 from College of the Rockies.
Dana grew up in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario where she studied Dance and Education at York University, graduating in 2016. She has worked with children of all ages in various settings for the past 15 years. She relocated to the Kootenays in 2018. After falling in love with the developmental growth and learning of the early years she attained her Early Childhood Education Certification in 2022 and Infant Toddler Diploma in 2023 from College of the Rockies.
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Audrey de Groot - Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Audrey started her career with the Salmo Children's Centre when her son was attending the 3-5 program over 10 years ago. She received her Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate several years ago through Selkirk College. She has supported children in all the programs over the years. Audrey now works with the 3-5 program and once a week with the infant and toddlers. Audrey is grateful for the privilege in supporting the children in their day to day learning experiences. |
Carolyn Speers - Early Childhood Educator, IT
Carolyn moved to Salmo in 2011. She joined the team here in March of 2021. She enjoys camping, golfing, and gardening in her free time. Carolyn recently completed her ECE with Infant/Toddler speciality. Carolyn works in the 3-5 program.
Carolyn moved to Salmo in 2011. She joined the team here in March of 2021. She enjoys camping, golfing, and gardening in her free time. Carolyn recently completed her ECE with Infant/Toddler speciality. Carolyn works in the 3-5 program.
Jessie Bray - Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Jessie joined the team in March 2022.
Jessie joined the team in March 2022.
Ana Liza Terry - Responsible Adult - Out of School Care Program
Ana joined our team in October 2021. Ana is a mother of two children and has a four year old grandson. She took a caregiving course in the Philippines and volunteered with seniors.
She is enjoying her work at the Salmo Children's Centre. Ana says "I love looking after the children!"
Ana joined our team in October 2021. Ana is a mother of two children and has a four year old grandson. She took a caregiving course in the Philippines and volunteered with seniors.
She is enjoying her work at the Salmo Children's Centre. Ana says "I love looking after the children!"
Elena Giza - Reponsible Adult- Out of School Care Program
Elena joined our team in November 2022.
Elena joined our team in November 2022.