Greenfield Playschool is committed to providing spaces that inspire creativity and learning, reflect each mighty learner, each family and their social and cultural practices.

Joca

Teacher

Joca began teaching in the fall of 2010, after studying Early Childhood Education at MacEwan University and receiving her Level 3. Passionate about small children and their development, teaching is a natural fit for her and she has continued this passion in the 14+ years she has spent educating playschool aged children.

As an educator, she believes in a holistic approach that pays attention to children's physical, personal, social, emotional, language, well-being, and cognitive aspects of learning. Her teaching style fosters positive environments and experiences that encourage individuality so that each child may become all they were destined to become. Joca values continuous positive reinforcement to support a child's growth and development. She intends that children in her care enjoy a positive, successful experience and have fun learning!

Joca likes to provide a space where children and parents can feel supported, seen and loved. Being fluent in the Spanish language, she is also always looking for opportunities to promote literacy in a variety of ways.

Joca has three amazing teenagers and is a grandma to 2 cats: Frankie and Binx. She enjoys yoga, cooking and plants in her free time. Joca's warm and caring nature will make your child feel welcome in the classroom!

Carlin

Teacher

Carlin graduated from MacEwan University with her Level 3 in Early Learning. She has 14+ years of experience in the field, working alongside children ages 12 months to 12 years.

She has been an Early Learning Educator, Mentor, Family Support Liaison and Pedagogical Partner and Early Learning Coach with ARCQE. These multi-faceted positions have given her many perspectives on our roles in the lives of children and families and how important these partnerships are. As we co-learn, co-research and co-imagine possibilities with children, we must consider the parents' values, traditions, routines and wishes. It's all about the relationships we build that help foster a healthy and happy learning community!

Her community at home consists of herself, her husband Cabel, her children Ridley and Lennon, and her dog Gus. She is very close to her immediate and extended family and enjoys spending time with them whenever possible. Her husband is a musician and she loves to sing, so there is always music playing in their home. You will also often find her singing in the classroom! She enjoys reading, word puzzles, writing and finding new places in the city to explore with her children. They love being outside in all weather, which helps her to appreciate all the seasons!

Joca and Carlin, graduating from MacEwan together in the same year have joined together to create an environment where children can thrive. Having similar aligned values and ideas on how children learn and grow in a positive environment, their practice with one another has been quoted to be "seamless".

Kayla

Substitute

Mrs. Kayla received her early childhood development level one in 2013 and worked with many preschool and kindergarten-aged children individually as an EA. She also helped run and develop kindergarten programs at daycares. She took a break to raise her three children but is now back part-time to help when needed.

Mrs. Kayla believes every child has a vital role at home, school and community. She also believes that each child brings a unique perspective and story. She enjoys teaching and learning from the children she sees at school. She loves to help create an environment where children feel safe and valued and have room to excel.

She shared her home with her husband and three children. They enjoy being outside and spending time with family and friends. Someone usually plays the piano or drums or does something creative with paper.

Venessa

Substitute

Venessa recently received her Level 1 in Early Learning and has joined us for many classes, very easily building relationships with the children.

Venessa is a person of many talents, including sewing, making clothing, accounting and cleaning/organizing people's homes. She is also fluent in Spanish and helps us promote this in the classroom.

She has experience with working with a variety of different people, including seniors, but very much enjoys being with children. Liking to keep active and busy herself, being with children allows her to mirror their happy, positive energy. She loves witnessing their growth and development and feels like a co-learner alongside them. She loves building relationships and promoting literacy by reading books with them and spending that time to bond with them emotionally.

Venessa is also a mother herself, to 2 children and a sweet little puppy, Rico. She enjoys time with family and friends and salsa dancing.

Kayla and Venessa have been a wonderful addition to our team and to the playschool. They are both kind, patient and giving and share all these attributes in their interactions with children and their support of the teachers.