What can I expect from the teachers?

Our teacher's goals are to provide program excellence valuing flexibility, cooperation, creativity and motivation by:

  • capturing children's natural curiosity
  • engaging children in their learning
  • accepting and celebrating the individuality of each child
  • encouraging children to love learning
  • building strong realtionships with each child and family
  • respecting the needs of each child and family
Teaching

Teacher Ann

Ann Law has been working at Jack & Jill since September 1997.

Ann moved from Scotland with her husband John in 1977. In September 2006 she took on the position of Teacher Supervisor. Her interest in Early Childhood Education began when she enrolled her son James in Jack & Jill Preschool in 1993.

Ann completed her ECE Certificate in 2003 from Capilano University. Her special interest with children is Creative Curriculum. Children as active hands-on learners, developing skills through creative activities helping young children reach their full potential. Ann is passionate about play based programming in the early years. Ann has many hobbies, one of special interest to her is the Sunshine Coast School of Celtic Music which she is a Director Coordinator.




Teacher Christine

Christine Williams has been our assistant teacher since 2006. She moved to the sunshine coast 18 years ago where she graduated from Elphinstone Secondary in 1994. Christine knew early on that she wanted to work with children. After, she attended Capilano College where she received her ECE certificate. She believes strongly that children learn best through play. Christine enjoys being in a parent participated school where the children are valued by both the teachers and parents. Christine met her husband on the coast and they are raising their 11 year daughter. She said it seems like yesterday when they brought their own daughter to preschool. Who is now in grade 6. She looks forward to many more years at Jack and Jill preschool.



Ann





Christine

Jack & Jill Preschool - 690 Harmony Lane, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0 (604)886-9417