Meet our Staff
Margot Wright - Manager/ Administration/Teacher
ECCE, Preschool, Infant and Toddler
Started at Tree House in 1997
Preschool, Infant Toddler, Out of School Care
September 1997 I was asked to substitute teach a Preschool Class here at Tree House. Before the end of that day I knew I had found where I wanted to be… I am passionate about everything Treehouse! Every day there are a multitude of opportunities to share, learn and grow. I love the diversity of people, (young and older) the inspiration and kaleidoscope of skills they bring. I firmly believe in learning through play. As a teacher it is my job to work for and utilize those “teachable moments”. As an Administrator it is my role to encourage, support and help provide the tools to build the bridges, from Child to Child, Child to Teacher, Teachers to Parents and Treehouse to the Community. I trained in Australia, graduating in 1981. Since then I have worked in many branches of Early Education and I am a Mother of two.
ECCE, Preschool, Infant and Toddler
Started at Tree House in 1997
Preschool, Infant Toddler, Out of School Care
September 1997 I was asked to substitute teach a Preschool Class here at Tree House. Before the end of that day I knew I had found where I wanted to be… I am passionate about everything Treehouse! Every day there are a multitude of opportunities to share, learn and grow. I love the diversity of people, (young and older) the inspiration and kaleidoscope of skills they bring. I firmly believe in learning through play. As a teacher it is my job to work for and utilize those “teachable moments”. As an Administrator it is my role to encourage, support and help provide the tools to build the bridges, from Child to Child, Child to Teacher, Teachers to Parents and Treehouse to the Community. I trained in Australia, graduating in 1981. Since then I have worked in many branches of Early Education and I am a Mother of two.
Mary Johnson - ECCE Teacher
Started at Tree House in 2001
Out of School, Preschool and Toddlers
After graduating with my ECCE in 2000, I began teaching at Tree House in 2001. I have worked in all the programs here and also with children with Special Needs. I have taken specific courses on Autism, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), along with many workshops. I believe that play is the most important“work” a child can do. They learn so much and it comes so naturally to them. It’s amazing to observe children at play! Personally, I have lived on the North Shore for a number of years, returning after living in my other homeland of Barbados. I have a teenage son, Shyloh, who is currently attending the University of Victoria.
Started at Tree House in 2001
Out of School, Preschool and Toddlers
After graduating with my ECCE in 2000, I began teaching at Tree House in 2001. I have worked in all the programs here and also with children with Special Needs. I have taken specific courses on Autism, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), along with many workshops. I believe that play is the most important“work” a child can do. They learn so much and it comes so naturally to them. It’s amazing to observe children at play! Personally, I have lived on the North Shore for a number of years, returning after living in my other homeland of Barbados. I have a teenage son, Shyloh, who is currently attending the University of Victoria.
Diana Elligott- ECCE Teacher
Returned to Tree House in 2013
Toddlers, Out of School Care, Preschool
Started at Tree House in 1999-2004, Returning in 2013
Diana graduated from Capilano College in 1999 with an ECE Degree and started to work at the Tree House in all the different programs for five years. She then ventured into a new career working with Coast Mental Health managing a group home & working with individuals affected by mental health challenges. During this time, she was raising a young son and a daughter. Her passion has always been to work with people of all ages to help guide them to reach their full potential. Throughout the years, Diana has always remained deeply connected to the Tree House and its staff. With her ongoing love for children, she is back at the Tree House where she is working and once again part of the family.
Returned to Tree House in 2013
Toddlers, Out of School Care, Preschool
Started at Tree House in 1999-2004, Returning in 2013
Diana graduated from Capilano College in 1999 with an ECE Degree and started to work at the Tree House in all the different programs for five years. She then ventured into a new career working with Coast Mental Health managing a group home & working with individuals affected by mental health challenges. During this time, she was raising a young son and a daughter. Her passion has always been to work with people of all ages to help guide them to reach their full potential. Throughout the years, Diana has always remained deeply connected to the Tree House and its staff. With her ongoing love for children, she is back at the Tree House where she is working and once again part of the family.
Yan Feng - ECCE Teacher
Started at Tree House November 2007
Preschool, Out of School Care, Infant Toddler
I came to Canada from China and completed my Early Childhood Education in Langara College in 2005. Working with children at different ages is a wonderful experience for me. I feel fortunate to be a member of Irwin Park Tree House Preschool. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, shopping, music and spending time with my family.
Started at Tree House November 2007
Preschool, Out of School Care, Infant Toddler
I came to Canada from China and completed my Early Childhood Education in Langara College in 2005. Working with children at different ages is a wonderful experience for me. I feel fortunate to be a member of Irwin Park Tree House Preschool. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, shopping, music and spending time with my family.
Farnoosh Sam - Teacher
Started at Tree House in 2015
Out of School Care
I was born and raised in Iran in the mid 70s and was blessed to grow up in a family where education was stressed.
From the time I was very little and playing dolls with my friends, the one thing I was certain of was that I wanted to be an educator. I went to University of Tehran/Iran and got my Bachelor or Arts in French language and literature. I have always been interested in the education system and have been involved with it from different angles. I owned and operated my own Child Care Centre for 2 years, work with special needs kids in the Surrey school district and tutored math for all levels of elementary and high school for the past 6 years. As well as Tree House, I work at Hollyburn Elementary School as an Office Assistant. I believe that children are great imitators, so I will try to give them something great to imitate. I know sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts.
Started at Tree House in 2015
Out of School Care
I was born and raised in Iran in the mid 70s and was blessed to grow up in a family where education was stressed.
From the time I was very little and playing dolls with my friends, the one thing I was certain of was that I wanted to be an educator. I went to University of Tehran/Iran and got my Bachelor or Arts in French language and literature. I have always been interested in the education system and have been involved with it from different angles. I owned and operated my own Child Care Centre for 2 years, work with special needs kids in the Surrey school district and tutored math for all levels of elementary and high school for the past 6 years. As well as Tree House, I work at Hollyburn Elementary School as an Office Assistant. I believe that children are great imitators, so I will try to give them something great to imitate. I know sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts.
Christine Brownlee - ECCE Teacher
Started at Tree House in 2015
Out of School Care
I was born in Germany and came to Canada in 1985 to work as a nanny. I finished my Early Childhood Education at North Shore Continuing Education in 1990. Then worked at the Franciscan Sister Daycare in Vancouver before starting a family and raising my two daughters. I started working in 2006 for the West Vancouver School District as a Teacher's Assistant and I am still working at Caulfield Elementary. In September 2015 I joined the Tree House team.
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Started at Tree House in 2015
Out of School Care
I was born in Germany and came to Canada in 1985 to work as a nanny. I finished my Early Childhood Education at North Shore Continuing Education in 1990. Then worked at the Franciscan Sister Daycare in Vancouver before starting a family and raising my two daughters. I started working in 2006 for the West Vancouver School District as a Teacher's Assistant and I am still working at Caulfield Elementary. In September 2015 I joined the Tree House team.
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Kate Dwyer - ECCE Teacher
Out of School Care Program
Kate received her ECE/Infant Toddler diploma in Great Britain in 1976 and then became an elementary school teacher. She taught and ran a Nursery School in England before an adventurous move to Los Angeles where she taught and wrote childrens plays. Later, she moved to Vancouver and openend her own daycare when her son was little. She then worked in an Infant/Toddler program and ran a pre-school in North Vancouver. She moved to the West Vancouver School District to work with special needs students. Kate finds herself very fortunate to teach at a Career College where she mentors and teaches new students how to become great Early Childhood Educators. "Since 1976, I have never wavered from working with children, each day I have been able to laugh, encourage and play! I chose a great rewarding career"!
Out of School Care Program
Kate received her ECE/Infant Toddler diploma in Great Britain in 1976 and then became an elementary school teacher. She taught and ran a Nursery School in England before an adventurous move to Los Angeles where she taught and wrote childrens plays. Later, she moved to Vancouver and openend her own daycare when her son was little. She then worked in an Infant/Toddler program and ran a pre-school in North Vancouver. She moved to the West Vancouver School District to work with special needs students. Kate finds herself very fortunate to teach at a Career College where she mentors and teaches new students how to become great Early Childhood Educators. "Since 1976, I have never wavered from working with children, each day I have been able to laugh, encourage and play! I chose a great rewarding career"!
Teresa Raidl – Office Administrator
Started at Tree House in 2008
Originally I came to Tree House as a parent of children that attended preschool. I quickly grew to love the Tree House environment and spent time volunteering in the kitchen and on the Board. I began working part-time in 2008. I am responsible for Book Keeping, Payroll and anything else that needs to get done! . First as a parent, then as a part of the team, I am familiar with all the services Treehouse provides. I have a variety of office admin experience, but it is the combination of my work and the warm atmosphere and funny moments at Treehouse that I love. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions about fees, payments or anything else related to Office Admin.
Started at Tree House in 2008
Originally I came to Tree House as a parent of children that attended preschool. I quickly grew to love the Tree House environment and spent time volunteering in the kitchen and on the Board. I began working part-time in 2008. I am responsible for Book Keeping, Payroll and anything else that needs to get done! . First as a parent, then as a part of the team, I am familiar with all the services Treehouse provides. I have a variety of office admin experience, but it is the combination of my work and the warm atmosphere and funny moments at Treehouse that I love. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions about fees, payments or anything else related to Office Admin.
Irwin Park Tree House | 2455 Haywood Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1Y2 | Phone: 604-926-4080. Fax: 604-926-4006.
Email: irwinparktreehouse@gmail.com
Email: irwinparktreehouse@gmail.com
