District 1 – North and North East Region
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Lindsey Dann
Candidate’s Biographical Summary |
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Candidate’s Full Name: |
Lindsey Dann |
Present Position: |
Childcare Supervisor |
Place of Employment:
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Little Lions Waldorf Chid and Family Centre Thunder Bay |
Area of Practice: |
Licensed Childcare |
Self-Identification (if any): |
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Education (ECE program/other relevant post-secondary qualifications) |
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Program |
Educational Institution |
Year of Graduation |
Degree, Diploma |
Early Childhood Education |
Confederation College |
2011 |
Diploma |
Resource Consultant |
Seneca |
2016 |
Certificate |
Leadership in ECE |
Confederation College |
2017 |
Certificate |
Participation in Early Childhood Education Organizations (e.g., associations, interest groups related to Early Childhood Education) |
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Position |
Association/Organization |
Dates |
Non-Voting Member (Board of Directors) |
Little Lions Waldorf Child and Family Centre |
January 2022 -Present |
Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee |
Confederation College |
2016 – Present |
Field Placement Advisor and Part-Time Faculty |
Confederation College |
2016 – Present |
Candidate Statement |
Hello, my name is Lindsey Dann and I am a Registered Early Childhood Educator with the College of ECE. As a Childcare Supervisor and Faculty member of Confederation College I have a passion for Early Childhood Education and sharing my knowledge in policy, legislation and advocacy. I have had the pleasure of being elected in April 2020 and joining council this past three year term. Being a council member is a privilege and I take my role on committees such as complaints and standards of practice very seriously in order to serve and protect the public interest. As a current council member I have gained new insight and knowledge about the profession and have strengthened my own skills in professionalism, administration and strategic planning. Being a council member has given me confidence to continue to be a leader within my own organization and community. I believe my experience as an RECE, teacher and current council member have well prepared me to continue to serve council should I be re-elected. |
Sylvie Langlois
Candidate’s Biographical Summary | |
Candidate’s Full Name: | Sylvie Langlois (she/her) RECE |
Present Position: | Early childhood manager |
Place of Employment: |
Public district schoolboard Ontario North Sudbury |
Area of Practice:
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Management of before and after school programs for a school district, representation at the following planning tables: Sudbury, Manitoulin-Sudbury, SSM and Algoma. Acting as a liaison for childcare agencies and Early ON. |
Self-Identification (if any): | I realize that the following comment is not self-identification, but I feel like I need to express that I am an ally of the LGBTQ+2S community and an advocate for their rights because of the injustices this group of people are facing. |
Education (ECE program/other relevant post-secondary qualifications) | |||
Program | Educational Institution | Year of Graduation | Degree, Diploma |
Éducation en services à l’enfance | Collège Boréal | 2020 | graduated |
Early Childhood Studies |
Toronto Metropolitan University (fomerly Ryerson) |
Unknown
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Part-time |
Participation in Early Childhood Education Organizations (e.g., associations, interest groups related to Early Childhood Education) | ||
Position | Association/Organization | Dates |
Member | High Five | 2010 – present |
Member | AFÉSEO | For over 10 years |
Member | AGÉFO | 2018 – present |
Candidate Statement |
Over 30 years of experience in early childhood education in various settings: coordinator of the Centre for family resources of Estrie (Cornwall), Director of a daycare centre (Sudbury), Early Childhood Manager for a school board, mentor for a new director. Representation on several planning tables in the Great North as well as in the South of the province. Sitting on boards of directors (e.g. Better Beginnings Better Futures, CCR, Francophone child care association (formerly)). I have reported to a board of directors for years. In my responsibilities I must always assess the risks to the children, their families, our employees, our visitors. The well-being of the general public and our children is a responsibility I take on every day. I want to be more involved in the early childhood field, to ensure a quality system that we can be proud of and that will support and develop outstanding RECEs. |
Jennifer Peekhaus
Candidate’s Biographical Summary |
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Candidate’s Full Name: |
Jennifer Peekhaus |
Present Position: |
Early Years Program Supervisor |
Place of Employment:
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Kenora District Services Board Dryden |
Area of Practice:
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As a key staff member of the Service System Manager for all Early Learning and Care Programs throughout the Kenora District. I worked with the team to manage, plan, and fund childcare fee subsidies, special needs resources, family resource programs, and full childcare programs. |
Self-Identification (if any): |
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Education (ECE program/other relevant post-secondary qualifications) |
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Program |
Educational Institution |
Year of Graduation |
Degree, Diploma |
Early Childhood Education |
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology |
1999 |
Diploma |
Human Resources Certificate |
York University |
2020 |
Certificate |
Participation in Early Childhood Education Organizations (e.g., associations, interest groups related to Early Childhood Education) |
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Position |
Association/Organization |
Dates |
Member of the Kenora Best Start Network |
KDSB |
2018-present |
Other Community Involvement |
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Position |
Association/Organization |
Dates |
Member of the Working Circle |
City of Dryden |
2019/2020 |
Youth Pillar member (Youth Centre Supervisor) |
Dryden Community and Safety Wellbeing Plan |
2019/2022 |
Candidate Statement |
An experienced Registered Early Childhood Educator with a thirst for knowledge in the education profession. I have thrived in the Early Years as the profession has transformed and I am proud to be an educator that inspires children and families to reach their full potential. |
Laura Urso
Candidate’s Biographical Summary |
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Candidate’s Full Name: |
Laura Urso |
Present Position: |
Coordinator of Quality & Early Year’s Programs |
Place of Employment:
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City of Greater Sudbury, Children Services Section Sudbury |
Area of Practice:
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System Management, Funder, Municipal Government: quality assurance, oversight of EarlyON and special needs resourcing, capacity building/Professional learning and community development. |
Self-Identification (if any): |
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Education (ECE program/other relevant post-secondary qualifications) |
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Program |
Educational Institution |
Year of Graduation |
Degree, Diploma |
Early Childhood Education |
Conestoga College |
1987 |
Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Bachelor of Arts |
Laurentian University |
1985 |
Bachelor of Arts Degree |
Participation in Early Childhood Education Organizations (e.g., associations, interest groups related to Early Childhood Education) |
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Position |
Association/Organization |
Dates |
Coordinator of Quality and Early Years Programs |
City of Greater Sudbury, Children Services Section |
2006 to present |
College of Early Childhood Educators Council Member |
College of Early Childhood Educators |
2017 to present |
General Member |
Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario |
2010-present |
Other Community Involvement |
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Position |
Association/Organization |
Dates |
Program Advisory Committee Member |
Cambrian College |
2012 – present |
Northern Quality Network Member |
Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association |
2016 – present |
Board Member |
Learning Disability Association of Greater Sudbury |
2015-2020 |
Candidate Statement |
It would be a pleasure to continue to serve on the College of Early Childhood Educators Council! I have extensive self-regulation knowledge and plenty of experience participating on Council and College committees. I am a proud Registered Early Childhood Educator with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Sociology at Laurentian University (1985) and an Early Childhood Education Diploma from Conestoga College (1987). I have over 36 years in the field with experience in most areas within the profession, having worked in licensed child care, special needs services and family supports in both program delivery and management. This experience includes 17 years with a northern municipality, where I have developed strong leadership skills that I utilize on Council. As a northern community leader, I have strong connections with several northern communities through Northern Ontario Social Services Deliverers Association, Planning Networks and the Northern Quality Network. I have lived and worked in three northern communities. This familiarity gives me a northern perspective that enables me to make a unique and valuable contribution to Council! It would be a true privilege to be re-elected to the College of Early Childhood Educators’ Council! |