Meeting the Echo’s Teachers
At Echo, we believe that life is an echo. What you send out, you get back. Positivity begins with our teachers who lead by example surrounding children with kindness, confidence, and strength in ways that the children will learn to echo back.
Echo’s existing team is a group of passionate educators who truly care for the holistic development of children. We value diversity and inclusion as we strive to create a working environment where mutual respect and collaboration bring out the best in all of us.
Our Management
Robi Reid | General Manager Echo Academy - Landmark Location Contact: Email: echoacademykelowna@gmail.com Tel: 778-5813246 A passionate ECE who advocates for Early Childhood Educator’s professional power and identity, Robi has more than a decade of experience working with children with diverse needs and abilities. More about Robi |
General Manager Echo Early Learning Center - Belgo Location Contact: Email: echokelowna@gmail.com Tel: 250-765-8789 A compassionate educator who believes in the holistic development of children, Kelly trusts in children's abilities to achieve their fullest potential when they spend their time with adults and peers who truly care for their well-being. More about Kelly |
Echo Academy – Landmark Location
Director of Operations Early Childhood Educator with Infant & Toddler and Special Needs Contact: Multiage Class Email: operationsatecho@gmail.com A Governor General's Academic Medial educator with an ability to apply theories into practice, Siriya can effectively adjust her teaching based on children's individual and developmental needs; Siriya has a gift for building rapport and establishing trust with both parents and children. More about Siriya |
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Green Class Early Childhood Educator Becky is a nurturing and gentle teacher who has the ability to build a connection with children using positive reinforcement, empathy, and serve-return interactions. |
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Yellow Class Early Childhood Educator Assistant Chihiro had worked as a teacher in an international preschool class in Japan before moving to Kelowna. Chihiro has a passion for teaching and learning. She believes that kindness, positive attitude, and patience are the key elements to instill the love of learning and to help children reach their fullest potential. |
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Green Class Early Childhood Educator Bella had been a preschool teacher in South Korea before her family moved to Canada. Bella has a remarkable ability to hold children's interest during activities that require children's attention and focus. She is second to none when it comes to circle time and teaching preschool lessons. |
Echo Early Learning Center – Belgo Location
Multi-age/3-5 Class Early Childhood Educator Emily has over a decade of childcare experience and has been with Echo for more than half of her career. She is currently completing a bachelor's degree majoring in psychology and is hoping to specialize in children's development and mental health in the future. She is especially passionate about the importance of fostering emotional intelligence and empathy in the early years. Emily strives to help each child in her care build the confidence and curiosity needed for a lifelong love of learning. |
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3-5 Class Early Childhood Educator Ashley has always known that she wants to work with children. She volunteered to work in a nursery at her church and enjoys spending time with children. Ashley values children's imagination and self-expression. She strives to create various opportunities for children to express themselves using art experience. Ashley also enjoys a large group activity like circle time which is the time of the day when all children and teachers come together to sing, dance, listen to stories, and learn together. More about Ashley |
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3-5 Class Early Childhood Educator Assistant Hunter is an eager young individual who lives active lifestyle and is ready to take on any challenge. She loves to snowboard in the winter, hikes and camps in the summer. Hunter is currently going to school to further her education as her goal is to become a full ECE. Hunter loves working and being around children, as well as learning all they have to teach her! She is excited to spend her time working and teaching at our Belgo location! |