Ayumi Kato joined the Buddings team in 2017, after she had worked in daycares for 10 years in Japan (she got her Early Childhood Educator’s degree in 2007). Her bright smile [ … ]
Category: Staff
Hiroko is a hands-on helper!
The mornings at Broadway are picking up, and this summer, Hiroko Yamagishi is the pick-up player who fills in the gaps! She’s quick on the uptake, used to a hustle, [ … ]
Lucky and Talented Codie Shiels
Codie Shiels is a wonder. Our favourite Irish dancer keeps the Buddings crew on our toes, so we’re always moving through the fun activities of the day in good form. That means leading 12+ toddlers [ … ]
What’s teacher Lynn doing?
The first half of 2021 is over, and as we head into the summer season, Out of the Storm, at Storybook, Lynn Truong is the safe haven we can all [ … ]
Aïda Soldevila moves up, up, and away!
Aïda Soldevila has been with Buddings since Feb. 2018, and what a whirlwind it’s been! From collaborative new-comer (and prolific contributor to our blog), to program coordinator, senior supervisor, and all the way [ … ]
Dena is an environmentalist!
Dena Schertzer finished a degree in Environmental Studies at Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke Quebec in 2019. She brings that experience to our Storybook centre part-time this summer, while pursuing Early Childhood Education at Langara. [ … ]
How it works, with Charlotte Blake!
While pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree at UBC in Biology and Neuroscience, Charlotte Blake developed a fascination for developmental psychology. From infancy, childhood, and adolescence, to applied developmental science, she [ … ]
Talia leads the team!
Talia Erickson is the owner and Storybook centre manager at Vancouver’s flexible daycare. This Feb., she’s celebrating 10 years at the helm, ever since incorporating in 2011. She holds a Combined Honours degree in [ … ]
Adriana rejoins the team!
Adriana Hasonova joined the Buddings team in Feb. 2018, and dazzled us dozens of times over, with her amazing artistic ability, caring creativity, and the soft and sweet explanations she always has [ … ]