Our Team
Christina
MANAGER
I received my ECE Certificate from Capilano College in 1989. I started at St. Catherine’s in 2009.
St. Catherine’s is an amazing preschool, and I am happy to be working here. The teachers are fantastic, filled with kindness and laughter. They have very creative and interesting programing ideas for the classrooms. And, the families at St. Catherine’s are a great bunch. There is such a loving and caring community here and it is a joy to come to work each day.
Marion
DEVELOPMENTAL RESOURCE
EDUCATOR & DIRECTOR
I have been at St. Catherine’s for 25 years. I am the Developmental Resource Educator / Director. I received my Early Childhood Educator’s Certificate from Langara in 1981. My Infant Toddler certificate in 1984 and my Special Needs Certificate in 1995.
I love working at St Catherine’s because I value the commitment of my colleagues to our “Learning Through Play” philosophy. Everyone comes prepared each day ready to offer all the children a safe and nurturing environment where they can learn and play. Being an inclusive play-based centre is very important to me as I have spent most of my career working with children who require extra support.
Karen
My introduction to St. Catherine’s Pre-School was as a parent back in 2005. All three of my children attended. I was that parent that would hang around too long and chat with the teachers. When my daughter Amanda finished in the 4’s, I was very sad to say goodbye. But it was not goodbye but the beginning of a new career. I attended Capilano University in 2012. Over the years, I have enjoyed meeting new families and being part of such a wonderful place to work. St. Catherine’s Preschool is a place for children to discover themselves and make friends, all while learning along the way and not even knowing it.
Gabriella
I received my Early Childhood Educator’s Certificate in 2011. In 2012, I joined the teaching team at St. Catherine’s. I have worked with the 2s, 3s and 4s. In 2017, I took a position at another school for 4 years. I returned to St. Catherine’s in 2022 and am glad to be back with friends and making new ones. It is a great place to work.
Rebecca
Azam
Chris
Vibha
I was born and raised in the Fiji Islands and moved with my family to Toronto in 1987. I completed my Early Childhood Education in Toronto before moving to Vancouver in 1995. I have worked as an ECE teacher for over 30 years.
It is a pleasure to work at St. Catherine’s Preschool. I find it very rewarding to teach children in a nurturing environment where they are engaged in learning through play. A play-based environment is very important for preschoolers. It is through play that children learn about themselves and the world around them. I look forward to every fun-filled year with the children.
Maryam
I have recently started working at St. Catherine’s Childcare Society. I have six years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
My educational background is in physics, which gives me a unique perspective on child development and learning. I also have certificates in ECE, Infant and Toddler care, and Special Needs support.
I live here with my family, and I’m passionate about connecting with children and helping them to grow. I believe children are our most valuable assets, shaping our society’s future. Guiding and nurturing them is not only personally fulfilling but also benefits everyone. I’m thrilled to be a part of St. Catherine’s Preschool, where children can learn and explore through play. It is a fantastic nurturing environment, and I’m excited to contribute positively here.