Administration Staff

Manisha W.
Executive Director
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology
What makes you excited to come to work everyday?
Front area full of children and parents; our passionate staff; & Otis the Bear!
Favourite book when you were young?
The Little Engine That Could (disclaimer: altough, I am NOT a fan of the travelling circus!
Favourite holiday to celebrate and why?
I love any holidays when I get to travel #traveljunkie
Describe your dream ice cream sundae:
Dark chocolate (>60%), vanilla ice cream. That's it...keep it classic!

Michele H.
Administrative Support
Past Work:
HR Coordinator
What makes you excited to come to work everyday?
Laughing children and new experiences
Favourite book when you were young?
"The Silver Skates" by Hans Brinker
Favourite holiday to celebrate and why?
Christmas, family, friends, love
Describe your dream ice cream sundae:
Tiger ice cream covered in jelly beans & licorice

Cathy B.
Administrative Assistant

Melissa T.
Finance Manager
Education:
Medical office administration
What makes you excited to come to work everyday?
Seeing and getting to know the children & families
Favourite book when you were young?
Chronicles of Narnia
Favourite holiday to celebrate and why?
Christmas, because people are a little kinder to eachother. I love picking out the perfect gift, and making a big dinner for the family!
Describe your dream ice cream sundae:
Vanilla soft serve, hot caramel, toasted pecans - eaten on the beach on a hot sunny day
Education:
BA in Liberal Arts, Certificate in Accounting
What makes you excited to come to work everyday?
The positive and cheerful attitude of the staff, and the energy of the kids
Favourite book when you were young?
"Just the classic Disney stories - Snow White, Cinderella
Favourite holiday to celebrate and why?
Christmas! It's just a wonderful celebration.
Describe your dream ice cream sundae:
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, and lots of real whipped cream.

Amanda P.
Communications Coordinator
Education:
BA in Communication, minor in Geography
What makes you excited to come to work everyday?
The positivity of the staff and the kids is contagious
Favourite book when you were young?
Also a classic Disney kid at heart - Sleeping Beauty and Bambi
Favourite holiday to celebrate and why?
I love hanging with my family at Christmas time around a roaring fireplace with feet of snow outside - it is the ultimate oasis.
Describe your dream ice cream sundae:
Peanut butter chocolate ice cream with hot caramel sauce, whipped cream and toasted pecans