Meet the Preschool Teachers

Daniella

ECE Teacher

Bashful + Big Smile Class

Daniella is creative and vocal and loves to bring this to her practice in preschool. She has a BA in Early Childhood Education and more than 10 years of experience working with children in daycare and preschool in both Mexico and North Vancouver.

She believes that when children feel safe, they are ready to learn and explore. She enjoys that children often notice the details of things, and are open to experiencing the small, every-day wonders of the world. She is an active Mom in our community in Pemberton Heights, always busy looking for ways she can support our school and other people. She enjoys going on adventures with her husband and two children.

Atoussa

ECE Teacher

Bashful Class

Atoussa has been teaching since 1988. She has a BA in French Literature and minor in Early Childhood Education. She has been lucky enough to visit Reggio Emilia in Italy and was inspired to apply many aspects of this approach to her pedagogy.

Atoussa believes children have potential, curiosity, and a desire to learn. Each child is unique and has a different approach to learning. As a teacher my role is to provide the children with a range of possibilities and provocations. The wider the range of possibilities, the richer the children’s experiences.

Stephanie

ECE Teacher

Sundance Class

Stephanie grew up in the Okanagan and moved to the coast after graduating from high school. She enjoys camping, photography and fossil hunting in her spare time.Stephanie graduated from Langara College with her ECE and Infant Toddler certification and since that time has taken many workshops and seminars on various aspects of the ECE field. She was the program supervisor in a 3-5 daycare in the West End for 20+ years before moving to the northshore where she have been a preschool teacher for the past several years.

Hillary

1:1 Support

Sundance Class

Hillary studied Early Childhood Education at Capilano University, where she earned her Infant/Toddler Certification and developed an interest in pursuing a special needs certification. With over 10 years of experience working with children in various childcare centers, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with families from diverse backgrounds. Hillary truly enjoys engaging with children of all age groups, finding joy in the unique perspectives and developmental stages each brings.

Ashley

ECE Teacher
Chianti

Ashley is currently working on her ECCE Degree at Capilano University in North Vancouver. For the past three years, she has been employed at Sunflower, where she enjoys applying her academic learning in a practical setting. She finds great fulfillment in watching children flourish in their development, relishing the rewards that come from fostering their growth and progress.

Alex

ECEA Teacher

Sundance Class

Alex, previously a 1-1 support worker, is now a dedicated preschool teacher at Sunflower Early Learning Society. Passionate about the outdoors, she enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time in nature. Alongside her teaching role, Alex is pursuing her degree and serves as the North Shore support contact for Sunflower, providing invaluable assistance and guidance to the community.