Barbara began as Director of Burnaby Lakeview Preschool in July 1995. She has her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and has earned her Certification as a College Instructor teaching Early Childhood Education courses, conducting practicum supervision and facilitating parenting workshops.

Jes graduated from Vancouver College with her Early Childhood Certificate, and also attended Kwantlen College University, Jes is currently taking her Special needs, infant toddler certificate in part time evening classes.

Shakela graduated from Seneca College in Ontario with her Early Childhood and Special Needs Certificate. She has been in the field for over two years and has experience working with all age groups.

Full Circle

This is Meghan's second year working as a volunteer. Meghan has been attending college and will be going into nursing school. She was a preschooler here at Burnaby Lakeview Preschool and was in Miss Barb’s class.

Meghan as a preschooler.

Sophie and Jasper, are our “preschool dogs”. They are well trained, patient and friendly Dachshunds. Most of their time is spent sleeping in the office, coming out for supervised visits, and the occasional walks to the park.

Studies have shown many positive benefits for children establishing relationships with dogs and for some children it can be very therapeutic.