Teachers

Ms. Nakia has been teaching and caring for children for 10 years in various types of programs throughout Alberta. She has experience working with children ages 0-12 years old but has spent the last 8 years teaching preschool age children in a variety of preschool settings.  Ms. Nakia plans on starting her degree in Child Studies after completing her diploma in Early Learning and Childcare. 

She takes as many opportunities to further her knowledge and skills in child development through training and professional development. She loves to stay active and spend as much time as possible outdoors, exploring in nature alongside her students. She has a bubbly personality and loves to teach through song, dance, laughter and exploration. 

When Ms. Nakia is not at school she is busy at home caring for her adopted daughter with special needs. Ms. Nakia looks forward to meeting all the children and their families! Also looking forward to a great year!

Ms. Kelly graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Child and Youth Study and minoring in Psychology. Ms. Kelly also holds a Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification. Since 2013, she has worked in various diverse settings, teaching and caring for children and youth. With her calm, kind and approachable personality, she loves supporting children in learning their own understandings of the world that they live, grow, and play in. 

Ms. Kelly also holds a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, as well as Kids and Youth Yoga Teacher Training. She finds joy, calmness and peace with her ongoing yoga practice, and enjoys sharing her yoga and mindfulness with the students she works with. 

Ms. Kelly loves spending time outdoors and in nature. When she is not in the classroom, Ms. Kelly enjoys staying active, walking with her dog, and gardening. She is very excited to meet the children and families at Discovery Preschool and have a fun school year!   

Ms. Brenda is a 63 year old widower of 6 years. She has 3 grown children and 9 grandchildren.

Ms. Brenda holds a Diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling from Mount Royal University (Calgary, 2002) with honors. She has travelled internationally to bring back teaching tools to Canada for preschool education. Ms. Brenda has worked in childcare for more than 25 years. 

Ms. Brenda hopes to share stories and engage in singing and dancing with the children.  She endeavors to help children find their own tune!

Ms. Brenda enjoys spending time in nature, including activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking. She also enjoys making various crafts, and baking/cooking for others.

Ms. Brenda is looking forward to her retirement at 65 and eager to be a part of the Discovery Preschool community.