Greenfield Playschool is committed to providing spaces that inspire creativity and learning, reflect each mighty learner, each family and their social and cultural practices.
Meet Joca
Teacher
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Joca has over 14 years of experience teaching playschool-aged children. She began her career in 2010 after studying Early Childhood Education at MacEwan University and earning her Level 3 certification. Passionate about helping young children grow, learn, and have fun, she creates positive, encouraging environments where every child can thrive.
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She believes in a holistic approach, supporting each child’s physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development. Fluent in Spanish, Joca enjoys finding creative ways to promote literacy and learning.
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It is Joca’s goal and passion to ensure that every child feels at home in her classroom. Outside of teaching, she is a proud parent of three children — 21, almost 18, and 16 — and grandma to two cats, Frankie and Fig. She enjoys yoga, cooking, and caring for her plants.
Meet Carlin
Teacher
Carlin graduated from MacEwan University with her Level 3 in Early Learning and has over 14 years of experience working with children ages 12 months to 12 years. She has served as an Early Learning Educator, Mentor, Family Support Liaison, Pedagogical Partner, and Early Learning Coach with ARCQE, gaining valuable perspectives on how to support children and families through meaningful partnerships.
Carlin believes that strong relationships with both children and families are the foundation of a healthy and happy learning community.
At home, Carlin’s community includes her husband Cabel, her children Ridley and Lennon, and their dog Gus. Music is always part of their life — with a musician husband and her love of singing, you’ll often hear Carlin singing in the classroom! She also enjoys reading, word puzzles, writing, and exploring new places with her children, embracing all seasons outdoors.
Joca and Carlin first met while studying Early Childhood Education at MacEwan University in 2006. Sharing a passion for helping children grow in positive, nurturing environments, they have joined forces to create a space where every child can thrive. With aligned values and a shared approach to learning, their teamwork has been described as “seamless,” bringing consistency, warmth, and expertise to the classroom.
Their classroom is full of laughter and learning — anyone who’s met them knows just how much fun they are!
​Fun Fact:
Back in 2007 on a winter school field trip at Yowochas, in a chilly -30°C, Carlin and Joca proved they were braver (or maybe a little crazy!) than everyone else in their group. They were the first ones to make it up the climbing pole with harnesses, demonstrating that the right mindset can turn icy challenges into fun adventures!
