Meet our Educators!

It takes a BIG heart to help shape little minds!

Mrs. Murray – Program Supervisor & R.E.C.E

Mrs. Murray is a Registered Early Childhood educator, graduate from Mohawk College & has been in the field for 20 years. She has had the wonderful opportunity to work in a variety of school settings including traditional & co-operative preschools, Montessori preschool-SK classrooms & brings invaluable experience to the program.

Her energy is contagious! She loves creating a positive, nurturing, exciting & educational program for all children to learn.

She especially enjoys the unique environment of a co-operative, where educators work alongside families to foster a sense of community & provide a special place for children to grow & thrive.

” It is a joy & extremely rewarding to help & watch children enhance & develop skills, gain independence, succeed & acquire a love of learning in their first school experience. Each day is an adventure working with children & it is such a pleasure to build relationships with both children & their families.”

Mrs. Murray is excited to start her teaching journey at ABC & we are overjoyed to have her in the classroom & leading our programming as our little school grows!

Mrs. Swirski – R.E.C.E

Mrs. S is an ECE graduate from Mohawk College who has always known that she wanted to be a mother and work with children.  She started her journey working with children by having her own home day care when her own children were small.  As her children grew older, she began to work with Preschool aged children and then in the HWDSB in kindergarten classrooms.  

“I believe that children are capable and competent from a very young age and when they are given the right tools and environment, they will exceed expectations.  There is so much that we can learn from children when given the opportunity to watch and listen.”

Mrs. S is very excited to join the ABC team and work with preschool children in our community & we are equally excited to bring her incredible experience, skills, and dedication to the classroom!

Ms. Jackie – Teaching Assistant

Ms. Jackie has worked with kids of all ages for over 15 years through athletics, coaching, and volunteering. 

Since becoming a mother, she has focused her interests in early childhood education, as there is something  truly special about the curiosity and wonder of a child. Ms. Jackie’s goal is to help create a safe, joyful space where children can explore, discover, and build the skills they need to thrive.

 

Ms. Jackie is excited to be back at ABC, continuing her own journey in child education.

“I am passionate about working with kids at ABC because I truly enjoy being a part of their growth and development. Watching them learn new things and develop their emotional and social skills is very satisfying. I am looking forward to another fun-filled year!”

Ms. Kennedy – Teaching Assistant

Ms. Kennedy is a graduate of the University of Guelph and a proud mom of three children, ages 9, 7, and 4. She previously spent time with the ABC community as a prior family, and absolutely loved being a part of it. This makes her especially excited to return now in a new role.

Ms. Kennedy has a deep passion for working with children of all ages and stages. She treasures the creativity and imagination they bring to each day, and she is committed to creating an environment rooted in patience, respect, and belonging.

She is looking forward to the year ahead filled with laughter, learning, and growth and is grateful for the opportunity to once again be part of such a special community.