I have been so fortunate to have the opportunity to be the first principal at Coast Salish Elementary.  Over my past 25 years as a teacher and administrator in Coquitlam School District I have worked in six school communities, most recently leaving my role as Principal at Seaview Community School, after five and a half years, to become Principal of Coast Salish.  On a personal note I am also a parent within our school district with three children who have / are attending Riverside Secondary, Citadel Middle and Castle Park Elementary, thus you are likely to see me swimming at the rec centers, playing in the parks, coaching and playing hockey at the rinks and cheering my daughter on at the dance studios on a relatively regular basis! 

As an educator I am a strong advocate for children and wholeheartedly believe that all children want, and have the capacity, to do well!  I try to put this into action every day in my practice, supporting all students to achieve their goals and challenge themselves to be the best they can in all areas.  I believe in an active school that teaches and nourishes the whole child!   Elementary children need to not only learn strong academic basics, they also need skills in self-regulation and social interactions, physical activities including both fine and gross motor development, technology use and safety, as well as being positive and productive members of our school, city, province and nation!