Tatjana
Out of School Care Director
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve warm weather, the beach & watermelon.
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a Veterinarian when I grew up
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? Dragon!
4. My hobbies are hiking, sports, painting, reading, and video games
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? I love the positive difference we can make in the lives/days of our kiddos and their families.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? There’s nothing weird with mozzarella & honey, right?! Or wafers dipped in kefir?
7. My favourite quote – “Freedom is the oxygen of the soul”
Sophia
Program Team Lead
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve a Beach Day! Go to enjoy the sunshine on the beach!
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a Biologist when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? I want to have a dragon as I can fly with him/her.
4. My hobbies include building bricks, reading and baking.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? Everybody are so nice here and love to stay with the kids!!!
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Nothing weird so far.
7. My favourite quote: “Winners do what losers don’t want to do”
Joel
Program Lead
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve luau – Hawaiian theme in the wintertime.
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a Firefighter when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? I would have a DINO-RAGON.
4. My hobbies are hockey, golf and guitar.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? Creating positive environment for our kids and building relationships with families.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Seaweed.
7. My favourite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky
Baylee
Room Lead Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve spa/self-care day where spas, massages, and pedicure places are all free to use!
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a Gymnast or Police Officer when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? A pet dragon so I could fly.
4. My hobbies are crocheting hats for babies in the hospitals and diamond dots art. Going for walks/hikes.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? Going to the gym.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Lemons. I will cut up lemons (like people do with oranges) then eat them.
Brianne
Room Lead Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve a week where flying was free, and you were required to travel
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a Rock Climber when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? I would rather have a pet dragon because a dragon can fly and breathe fire!
4. My hobbies are hockey, hanging out with my family.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? Everyday is different.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Nothing weird but I have heard about pickles and peanut butter.
7. My favourite quote: “You’re off to great place! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” – Dr Seuss
Will
Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve a full on basketball match time and score kept!
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a Principal when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? A pet dinosaur.
4. My hobbies are being involved with basketball (both as a player & a coach), watching hockey and socializing with friends.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? Enjoy interacting with the kiddos. Hearing about the things going on in their lives, as well as the enthusiasm formed in this environment.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Lemons. I will cut up lemons (like people do with oranges) then eat them.
7. My favourite quote: “You must never be fearful about what you are going when it is right” – Rosa Parks
Ellie
Room Lead Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve food and crazy socks days.
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be an Zookeeper when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? Pet dragon (duh-GOT)
4. My hobbies include hiking, hockey and getting together with friends.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? I love being able to build genuine connections with the kids and give them the opportunity to explore such a wide variety of activities.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Pancakes with lemon juice and sugar (This is a tradition in England where I’m from!)
7. My favourite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky (maybe cheesy – but super true!)
Pia
Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely be free.
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be an Astronomer when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? Pet Dinosaur is alter.
4. My hobbies include reading, walking, colouring books and beadworks.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? The opportunity to practice my diploma program and more time in dealing with kids.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Gummy Bears!!!
7. My favourite quote: “When you start looking for beauty in everything, it starts looking for you too.”
Tory
Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve a spa/self-care day.
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a child-care worker when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? A pet dinosaur
4. My hobbies include skiing in the winter and going to the gym!
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? Working with the children and doing arts and crafts.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Nothing weird yet.
7. My favourite quote: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Skye
Room Lead Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve a spa/self-care day.
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a child-care worker when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? A pet dinosaur
4. My hobbies include Skiing in the winter and going to the gym!
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? Working with the children and doing arts and crafts.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Nothing weird yet.
7. My favourite quote: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Kieanah
Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would be a National Self Care Day. Everyone gets a full day to themselves.
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a singer when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? A pet dragon.
4. My hobbies are going for hikes and camping. Anything outdoors.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? I like working in Trico because I am having fun while working.
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Peanut butter & celery.
7. My favourite quote: “Strive for progress, not perfection.”
Jen
Room Lead Educator
1. If I could invent a holiday, it would be a Random Acts of Kindness Day.
2. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a famous artist when I grew up.
3. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or dragon? A pet dragon.
4. My hobbies include sketching, painting, video gaming.
5. What do you like about working at Trico Centre OSC? Experiencing fun activities with the kids (gym games, crafts, etc.).
6. What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Having a sip of pickle juice..
7. My favourite quote: “Have courage and be kind”.
Miriam
Programs Manager