Our Team
The heart of Arbour Glen is our exceptional team of Educators and Support Staff. Our Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) make Arbour Glen the special place it is. We call it ‘The Arbour Glen difference’ and we look forward to you experiencing this when you visit.
Your child’s caregivers are knowledgeable, caring, and reflective Educators who provide rich experiences and exciting environments to foster learning and development. Hugs are always plentiful, and your child will feel secure knowing that their caregivers are there to celebrate their accomplishments, help them through challenges and comfort them when needed.
The Foundations of Learning
Our Educators are trained professionals who hold First Aid/CPR and Food Handlers certificates. All are life-long learners who participate in ongoing professional development. They understand each child’s potential based on the four foundations of learning:
Belonging
Forming relationships with others to establish a sense of belonging.
Well-being
Developing their physical and mental/emotional health to support their well-being.
engagement
Exploring the world around them through play, discovery and engagment of their body, mind and senses.
expression
Communicating through their words, movements and various materials, to enhance expression in all forms.
Belonging
Forming relationships with others to establish a sense of belonging.
Well-being
Developing their physical and mental/emotional health to support their well-being.
engagement
Exploring the world around them through play, discovery and engagment of their body, mind and senses.
expression
Communicating through their words, movements and various materials, to enhance expression in all forms.
Meet our
Management Team
Our management team is here for you! Call them or drop by the administrative offices during business hours (located on our third floor), but you may often find them in our classrooms as well.
Charlene, RECE
Executive Director
Charlene was formerly awarded Early Childhood Educator of the Year for Ontario and was also a runner-up for the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education. She has been an ECE since 1990 and with Arbour Glen since 1990.
“Sharing literature with children has always been my favourite thing to do! Whether through puppet shows, picture books or storytelling, I love watching the expressions of wonder on their faces.”
Jen, RECE
Program Supervisor
Jennifer graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at Fanshawe College in 1998 and has worked in the field in various roles ever since. She has experience will all age groups as well as child care leadership and administration. Her passion for lifelong learning and professional development is something she hopes to inspire others with.
“Working alongside children has always brought me so much joy. Their sense of wonder, excitement and passion for learning brings forth new opportunities each day. I can’t imagine doing anything else”.
Lynne
Office Administrator
Lynne has several years of experience in Administration. She prides herself on being helpful and approachable, supporting the centre wherever she can.
“My favourite part of my day is going around the centre to say good morning to everyone and gathering information I need from the staff. It’s a great opportunity to communicate not only with the educators but the children as well…they brighten my day!!”
Meet our
Support Team
It takes a dedicated group of people to make our team a success including our Supply Staff, our ECE Apprentices, our Dietary Planner and our Custodian.
Anastasia
Cook
Anastasia joined our team in April 2024 and has worked in the food and hospitality industry for 2 years.
“I love cooking because I am able to explore recipes and get creative. Food makes me happy and cooking for others gives me a sense of fulfillment”.
Esperanza
Custodian
Esperanza has custodial experienced since 1980s and with Arbour Glen since 2008.
“Our family has been involved with Arbour Glen since the 1980’s. My mother was the custodian at the centre before I was, and it is a pleasure to continue here after her retirement. We dust and clean to make Arbour Glen sparkle, just as she did back then.”
Our Current Board of Directors
Our organization is overseen by an Executive Director and governed by a Board of Directors. To read more about our directors and for a list of our current Board Members visit:
Programs & Educators
