Teaching Staff
Mrs Derrien Kilsby, owner and operator of Lakeside Pre-school since 1996. Graduated University of the Fraser Valley with a Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Previously completed Family Daycare Certificate Program. Owned and operated Little Critters Family Daycare for 8 years.
Mrs Marjorie Hakkinen, teaching assistant at Lakeside Pre-school since 1996. Earned her Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Previous experience working with a special needs child in a daycare setting.
Mrs Kilsby and Mrs Hakkinen regularily attend workshops and seminars to upgrade their teaching skills and to maintain an ECE license in good standing. Here are some examples:
Bounce Back Strategies: Using your Brain to Stay Cool Under Pressure
Language of Art ~ Multicultural Programming ~ Baby Sign Language
Music Therapy ~ Sensory and Tactile Experiences for Children ~ Finding Nature in the City
Brain Development in Young Children ~ Understanding Temperament ~ Superheroes
Understanding ADHD ~ Children's Anxiety ~ Nurturing our Children's Self-Esteem
Multicultural Programming ~ Science Activities for Pre-schoolers ~ Cooking with Toddlers
Creating a Culture of Possibility in Early Years Settings ~ Drug Education and Awareness
Strengthening Families Together 2014 - 20 hour course
Mrs Kilsby and Mrs Hakkinen hold valid certificates in Emergency Child Care First Aid/CPR level B
Mrs Derrien Kilsby, owner and operator of Lakeside Pre-school since 1996. Graduated University of the Fraser Valley with a Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Previously completed Family Daycare Certificate Program. Owned and operated Little Critters Family Daycare for 8 years.
Mrs Marjorie Hakkinen, teaching assistant at Lakeside Pre-school since 1996. Earned her Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Previous experience working with a special needs child in a daycare setting.
Mrs Kilsby and Mrs Hakkinen regularily attend workshops and seminars to upgrade their teaching skills and to maintain an ECE license in good standing. Here are some examples:
Bounce Back Strategies: Using your Brain to Stay Cool Under Pressure
Language of Art ~ Multicultural Programming ~ Baby Sign Language
Music Therapy ~ Sensory and Tactile Experiences for Children ~ Finding Nature in the City
Brain Development in Young Children ~ Understanding Temperament ~ Superheroes
Understanding ADHD ~ Children's Anxiety ~ Nurturing our Children's Self-Esteem
Multicultural Programming ~ Science Activities for Pre-schoolers ~ Cooking with Toddlers
Creating a Culture of Possibility in Early Years Settings ~ Drug Education and Awareness
Strengthening Families Together 2014 - 20 hour course
Mrs Kilsby and Mrs Hakkinen hold valid certificates in Emergency Child Care First Aid/CPR level B
