Meet our Staff
Diana Elligott- Tree House Manager, ECE Teacher
Out of School Care, Preschool
Started at Tree House in 1999-2004, Returning in 2014
I graduated from Capilano College in 1999 with my ECE Certification and started to work at the Treehouse in all our different programs for over five years. I 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, I was raising a young son and a daughter. My passion has always been to work with people of all ages to help guide them to reach their full potential. Throughout the years I have always remained deeply connected to the Tree House and its staff. I returned to Treehouse on a part-time basis with my preschool aged children where I once again became part of the family. As my children have grown, I continued full-time as an ECE educator before stepping into the Management Position. Treehouse is a special place for children and families to learn and grow and feel part of a truly loving family.
Out of School Care, Preschool
Started at Tree House in 1999-2004, Returning in 2014
I graduated from Capilano College in 1999 with my ECE Certification and started to work at the Treehouse in all our different programs for over five years. I 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, I was raising a young son and a daughter. My passion has always been to work with people of all ages to help guide them to reach their full potential. Throughout the years I have always remained deeply connected to the Tree House and its staff. I returned to Treehouse on a part-time basis with my preschool aged children where I once again became part of the family. As my children have grown, I continued full-time as an ECE educator before stepping into the Management Position. Treehouse is a special place for children and families to learn and grow and feel part of a truly loving family.
Mary Johnson - ECE Teacher
Out of School, Preschool
Started at Tree House in 2001
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 son, Shyloh, who is recently recently Graduated from the University of Victoria.
Out of School, Preschool
Started at Tree House in 2001
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 son, Shyloh, who is recently recently Graduated from the University of Victoria.
Raghen Small - ECE Teacher
Out of School, Preschool
Started at Tree House in 2022
Bio coming soon.
Out of School, Preschool
Started at Tree House in 2022
Bio coming soon.
Lexa - ECE Assistant
Out of School Care Program
Started at Tree House September 2022
I am an ECE Assistant and currently completing my full ECE Certification. I originally began at Treehouse as a specialized teacher, teaching weekly Spanish classes to the Preschool children. In September 2022, I began working as a Responsible Adult in the Afterschool Care Program as well as ECE Assistant in the Preschool classes. I have a background in fitness and yoga and enjoy many of the positive outcomes of incorporating physical literacy in the childcare setting.
Out of School Care Program
Started at Tree House September 2022
I am an ECE Assistant and currently completing my full ECE Certification. I originally began at Treehouse as a specialized teacher, teaching weekly Spanish classes to the Preschool children. In September 2022, I began working as a Responsible Adult in the Afterschool Care Program as well as ECE Assistant in the Preschool classes. I have a background in fitness and yoga and enjoy many of the positive outcomes of incorporating physical literacy in the childcare setting.
Leila Salimi - After School Care Teacher - ECE Assistant
Out of School Care Program
Started at Tree House November 2022
I am an ECE Assistant and have experience working with children of all ages. I have worked at Treehouse in both the preschool and afterschool care programs.
Out of School Care Program
Started at Tree House November 2022
I am an ECE Assistant and have experience working with children of all ages. I have worked at Treehouse in both the preschool and afterschool care programs.
Doug Boyd - After School Care Teacher
Out of School Care Program
Started at Tree House September 2022
Doug has joined Treehouse in 2022 as a part-time Afterschool Teacher. Doug is a qualified Education Assistant who also works as a fulltime EA at Irwin Park Elementary School. Doug is very artistic and creative helping children with many projects.
Out of School Care Program
Started at Tree House September 2022
Doug has joined Treehouse in 2022 as a part-time Afterschool Teacher. Doug is a qualified Education Assistant who also works as a fulltime EA at Irwin Park Elementary School. Doug is very artistic and creative helping children with many projects.
Phoebe Robertshaw - ECE Assistant
Out of School Care Program
Started at Tree House September 2023
I am an ECE Assistant, graduated from Sprott Shaw College. I grew up in West Vancouver however, I am originally from Richmond, England. I can speak two languages English, American Sign Language. My main passions are playing with kids, learning new signs, and helping kids with disabilities.
Out of School Care Program
Started at Tree House September 2023
I am an ECE Assistant, graduated from Sprott Shaw College. I grew up in West Vancouver however, I am originally from Richmond, England. I can speak two languages English, American Sign Language. My main passions are playing with kids, learning new signs, and helping kids with disabilities.
Emilia Gallagher – Office Administrator
Handles all invoicing and payments
Started at Tree House in 2023
Email: [email protected]
Handles all invoicing and payments
Started at Tree House in 2023
Email: [email protected]
Irwin Park Tree House | 2455 Haywood Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1Y2 | Phone: 604-926-4080. Fax: 604-926-4006.
Email: [email protected]
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