About:  I moved to the Elk Valley to get away from big city life, to be closer to friends and family, and to find a safe and supportive community to raise our young children.

How long have you been with the board: I joined a few years ago and I have previously filled the vice-president role. I look forward to taking on the President role this year and to continue to work on supporting the consistent, reliable and quality childcare offered at Treehouse Daycare. 

Why did you join the board? I have a great passion for supporting children and their families and I strongly believe that quality daycare plays a crucial role in this. 

About:  I moved to the Elk Valley 7 years ago to work and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and now reside in Sparwood with my husband, our dog and our daughter. 

How long have you been with the board: I joined the board at the end of 2023.

Why did you join the board? Finding childcare in the Elk Valley seems to be increasingly difficult for young families. Having just started my own family I wanted to get involved and see how I could be of help in the community.

About:  I have been married to my wonderful husband for 28 years and am a mother of two grown children. I have been providing the wonderful people of this town fresh baked products at Save on Foods for the past 15 years!

How long have you been with the board: 3 years

Why did you join the board? I joined the Treehouse board 3 years ago as a way to give back to our community. I love being a board member because I’m helping to provide much needed qualified daycare to the children and relieving some of the stress from working parents.

About:  I was born and raised in the Elk Valley (Hosmer) and returned in 2019 after close to a decade of studying and working in education around Alberta and BC. I now run my own private education support business, primarily working with parents and students in the Elk Valley. I also started a door-to-door delivery business with my mom in 2021, and now our team handles the majority of the Amazon deliveries for the Elk Valley. I spend most of my free time with my fiancé, his guide dog Columbo, and our two bunnies, Coconut and Lemondrop. 

How long have you been with the board: I am new to the Treehouse board and am excited to mesh my previous leadership and volunteer experience with learning how to help operate an NFP

Why did you join the board? I believe in supporting our communities and the working-class people who built them. I believe we should strive to ensure that the basic housing, food, and childcare needs of our community are met so that those people can focus on the enjoyment and development of our community. As such, I want to do what I can to support the society for kids' Care, as it strives to provide childcare at the lowest possible cost to parents. 

About: I've lived in Sparwood for over 20 years, and have raised all my kids here

How long have you been with the board: 6 years

Why did you join the board? I joined the board because I heard the board was looking for people outside the daycare and helping our community (especially the littles) is amazing.

About: I was born in a small town in Saskatchewan and have lived in major cities across Canada and abroad before settling in Sparwood three years ago. 

How long have you been with the board: I joined the board in early 2025.

Why did you join the board? I joined the board to learn more about early childhood education and help contribute to access to quality care for families in the Elk Valley. I bring a global perspective, a respect for small-town life, and a deep commitment to supporting children and caregivers in our community. I also draw on my  professional experience as a CPA , with a focus on risk management, to support the daycare's long-term sustainability. 

About: My family moved to the Elk Valley 3 years ago as we wanted to raise our family in the mountains. I have two boys who both attend Treehouse and I also work in Early Childhood Education. 

How long have you been with the board: I joined the board Oct, 2025. 

Why did you join the board? I joined the board because I feel passionate about the mission that Treehouse has in supporting our children in the community.