HIGHLY QUALIFIED, DEDICATED TEAM
Our Safety Tree Instructors

Stephanie
COURSES:
My Safe Life
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Babysitting Course
Safety for Independent Living
Facilitator
BabysitterPreneur – Workshop Series
Stephanie is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and an English as a Second Language Instructor with over 25 years of experience teaching. She has been First/Aid and CPR certified throughout her career.
Stephanie is also certified with High Five, HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s quality standard for children’s recreation and sport. Before HIGH FIVE, no standard existed and there was a clear need for an innovative approach to help organizations enhance program quality and provide positive experiences for children, which would remain with them for a lifetime. With 9 years of teaching abroad in Asia, Stephanie brings a lot of unique experiences and has worked with a variety of diverse populations. She is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C.

Sherece
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
(French and English)
Sherece is a graduate of McGill University and is a Kindergarten and Elementary teacher. She has a passion for working with children and has a variety of experiences teaching individuals in non-profit organizations. Sherece is fluent in French and English. She is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C.

Fadumo
COURSES:
My Safe Life
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor

Colleen
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Safety for Independent Living
Course Facilitator
Colleen is a Developmental Services Worker for the school board and has more than 20 yrs experience in classrooms, workshops and group home settings. She has been certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Behaviour Management Systems throughout her career. Colleen is an entrepreneur, her company is called HOOPOUT.

Meghan
My Safe Life
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator (French and English), Virtual Classroom Instructor
Meghan is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers, specializing in Primary/Junior Education, with an additional qualification in Special Education. She has been teaching for over 5 years and has taught in Ontario, Quebec and Spain. Meghan has a Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Ottawa, Meghan gained experience working in preschools, daycares, as a lifeguard, and as a swimming and First Aid instructor. She is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C and speaks both English and French.

Linda
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor
Linda is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), specializing in primary/junior education with an additional qualification in special education. She has a Bachelors degree in music and psychology, a master’s in theology, a diploma in conflict management, and is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C. She is currently working as an occasional teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board. She enjoys helping kids learn and empowering their confidence, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Pavthra
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Safety for Independent Living Facilitator
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor

Jennifer
COURSES:
My Safe Life
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Facilitator
Mindfulness Coach
Safety for Independent Living Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor
Jennifer has years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator and Afterschool Program Coordinator. She has had many opportunities to volunteer with non-profit organizations. She has a passion for health and safety and was the Editor of an online health, nutrition and lifestyle magazine before becoming a mom. She is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C.

Lindsay
COURSES:
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Safety for Independent Living Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor
Lindsay is a graduate of the University of Toronto OISE specializing in Junior/Intermediate Education. She will be completing a Masters of Teaching in 2020. Lindsay has worked as a First Aid and Swim Instructor for several years and has worked previously as a Head Lifeguard in downtown Toronto. Currently, She is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C.

Rachel
COURSES:
My Safe Life
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor

Brittany
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator

Fiona
COURSES:
My Safe Life
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor
Fiona is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers. She has worked in education for over twenty years as a Primary school teacher, supply teacher and Roots of Empathy instructor. She is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology from Carleton University and is the mother of two teenagers. Fiona is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C.

Erin
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor

Sierra
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor
Sierra is a final-year teacher candidate at the University of Ottawa with a focus on Primary/Junior Education. She has two degrees in Sociology and is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C. She has her black belt in Goju Ryu Karate and spends her spare time teaching karate classes and tutoring students.

Donna
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor
Donna has worked as a Coordinator at the PC Cooking School for the past 15 years. She obtained designation as Nutritionist at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. The cooking school allows her the opportunity to work with children of all ages through the evening and weekend cooking classes as well as full-day summer camps. She is certified in Standard First Aid/CPR-C.

Sara
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor
Sara is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers. She studied Primary/Junior Education at Nipissing University with additional qualifications in Special Education. Sara has taught in Mexico and is an occasional teacher with OCDSB. She also has over 10 years of experience as a volunteer youth leader. She is currently staying home with her son Ezra. Sara is Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certified.

Sierra
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator

Val
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Val started her career as a preschool teacher and later became an Educational Assistant and has worked for the H.P.E.D.S.B. for over 32 years. She has spent a great deal of time working with special needs students and is certified in ABA and Behavioural Management. Val has been involved with the Food for Learning Program and After School Homework Club as well as running a private tutoring service. Val is certified in First Aid/CPR level C.

Claire
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids Facilitator Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator Mindfulness Coach. Safety for Independent Living Facilitator Virtual Classroom Instructor
Claire is a trained and certified facilitator. She has a keen passion for working with children who have neurodiverse needs and as such brings a wealth of knowledge and techniques with her into the classroom. Claire currently serves on the Board of Directors with Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region. Claire also has extensive experience in the corporate world, where she worked as a corporate trainer. Claire holds a current First Aid/CPR-C certification as well as Psychological First Aid – Caring for Others. Claire actively practices mindfulness and leverages a few techniques when teaching your young learners.

Leni
COURSES:
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
Virtual Classroom Instructor

Sonia
Home Alone Safety for Kids
Red Cross Babysitting Course Facilitator
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