Société des parents pour l’éducation francophone de Canmore

Hello, we are SPEF Canmore!

Société des parents pour l’éducation francophone de Canmore

Hello, we are SPEF Canmore!

When you enroll in SPEF Canmore, you are joining a community. Get to know us!

Daniela

Director

I am originally from Italy and moved to the Bow Valley in 2009. I have a bachelor’s degree in educational processes and have been involved in educational programs, daycare centers, environmental education, and special education for over 15 years. I am passionate about education and mountain culture. Let’s have adventures together!

Marine

Educator

Originally from France, I have lived in Canmore for over six years and have several years of experience working with children as a nanny, alongside opportunities to travel. I am also the mother of an 18-month-old daughter, an experience that has deepened my passion for early childhood. I enjoy traveling and sports, and I am especially passionate about photography, which I pursue alongside my work. I look forward to supporting your child’s well-being and development.

Mathieu

Educator

My name is Mathieu. I’m from Liège, Belgium, and I arrived in Canmore in 2013 after spending a year in the Yukon, where I obtained my permanent residency. I have been a Canadian citizen since 2019. I started working at SPEF as an educational assistant (at the daycare and at Envol) in 2013–14, and since then I have done a lot of substitute work and short-term contracts. I often return to Belgium to visit my family and work on my mother’s house in the countryside. I enjoy snowboarding, mountain biking, and rock climbing, as well as comic books and cinema. And above all, I love playing and laughing with children!

Fanny

Administrative assistant

I am originally from Quebec. With over 20 years of experience working with children aged 2 to 17, I am delighted to continue my learning with young students. I love sports and outdoor activities. I also love animals. I look forward to meeting your children and their families.

Leila

Educator

I’m from Burundi, and have been staying in Canada for 13 years. I lived in Ottawa and finished high school in Toronto. After that, I moved to Saskatchewan where I earned my Early Childhood Education diploma from Educacentre College. I’ve been working in early childhood education for eight years. I enjoy traveling and hiking. I also have a strong interest in all things beauty and fashion. I like pushing my limits and exploring new opportunities.

Shany

Assistant coach

Harmonie

Educator

Originally from Bordeaux, France, I’ve been living in Canada since 2017. Over the past fifteen years, I’ve lived in six different countries and worked with children ages 3 to 13—whether in middle school, summer camps, or language-immersion programs. I’ve also coordinated environmental education projects, a field that inspires me every day. Trained in ballet at the Bordeaux Conservatory and holding a master’s degree in Public and Political Communication, I love creating a warm, creative, and globally minded environment for children.

Medjinah

Educator

I’m originally from the Caribbean, Haiti. For the past 7 years, I’ve worked at a French-language daycare in Regina, Saskatchewan. I’m working towards my Early Childhood Education diploma because I love working with children and being around them. Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending time with my family, going on vacation, hiking, going to the beach, working out, meeting new people, trying new foods, and other outdoor activities. I’m always excited to introduce new things and discoveries to my students.

Emmanuelle

Educator

I’m from France, and after traveling extensively in Canada, I decided to settle in Canmore. I started working with children when I was 17, and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, specializing in outdoor sports. I’m also a pastry chef, and I look forward to working on creative passion projects with my students!

Carlyn

Educator

Je suis l’éducatrice d’Envol. J’ai grandi à Canmore et j’ai appris le français dès mon plus jeune âge.  J’ai travaillé avec des enfants aussi longtemps que je m’en souvienne ! Du babysitting à la garderie, en passant par l’accompagnement d’enfants ayant des besoins particuliers, j’ai acquis beaucoup d’expérience et j’ai beaucoup appris en cours de route. J’ai obtenu mon diplôme en éducation de la petite enfance au Bow Valley College en 2022.  Je suis aussi professeure de yoga et musicienne.  J’ai hâte de partager ces intérêts avec les enfants également !

Daniela

Director

I am originally from Italy and moved to the Bow Valley in 2009. I have a bachelor’s degree in educational processes and have been involved in educational programs, daycare centers, environmental education, and special education for over 15 years. I am passionate about education and mountain culture. Let’s have adventures together!

Fanny

Administrative assistant

I am originally from Quebec. With over 20 years of experience working with children aged 2 to 17, I am delighted to continue my learning with young students. I love sports and outdoor activities. I also love animals. I look forward to meeting your children and their families.

Harmonie

Educator

Originally from Bordeaux, France, I’ve been living in Canada since 2017. Over the past fifteen years, I’ve lived in six different countries and worked with children ages 3 to 13—whether in middle school, summer camps, or language-immersion programs. I’ve also coordinated environmental education projects, a field that inspires me every day. Trained in ballet at the Bordeaux Conservatory and holding a master’s degree in Public and Political Communication, I love creating a warm, creative, and globally minded environment for children.

Emmanuelle

Educator

I’m from France, and after traveling extensively in Canada, I decided to settle in Canmore. I started working with children when I was 17, and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, specializing in outdoor sports. I’m also a pastry chef, and I look forward to working on creative passion projects with my students!

Leila

Educator

I’m from Burundi, and have been staying in Canada for 13 years. I lived in Ottawa and finished high school in Toronto. After that, I moved to Saskatchewan where I earned my Early Childhood Education diploma from Educacentre College. I’ve been working in early childhood education for eight years. I enjoy traveling and hiking. I also have a strong interest in all things beauty and fashion. I like pushing my limits and exploring new opportunities.

Marine

Educator

Originally from France, I have lived in Canmore for over six years and have several years of experience working with children as a nanny, alongside opportunities to travel. I am also the mother of an 18-month-old daughter, an experience that has deepened my passion for early childhood. I enjoy traveling and sports, and I am especially passionate about photography, which I pursue alongside my work. I look forward to supporting your child’s well-being and development.

Medjinah

Educator

I’m originally from the Caribbean, Haiti. For the past 7 years, I’ve worked at a French-language daycare in Regina, Saskatchewan. I’m working towards my Early Childhood Education diploma because I love working with children and being around them. Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending time with my family, going on vacation, hiking, going to the beach, working out, meeting new people, trying new foods, and other outdoor activities. I’m always excited to introduce new things and discoveries to my students.

Carlyn

Educator

Je suis l’éducatrice d’Envol. J’ai grandi à Canmore et j’ai appris le français dès mon plus jeune âge.  J’ai travaillé avec des enfants aussi longtemps que je m’en souvienne ! Du babysitting à la garderie, en passant par l’accompagnement d’enfants ayant des besoins particuliers, j’ai acquis beaucoup d’expérience et j’ai beaucoup appris en cours de route. J’ai obtenu mon diplôme en éducation de la petite enfance au Bow Valley College en 2022.  Je suis aussi professeure de yoga et musicienne. J’ai hâte de partager ces intérêts avec les enfants également !

Mathieu

Educator

My name is Mathieu. I’m from Liège, Belgium, and I arrived in Canmore in 2013 after spending a year in the Yukon, where I obtained my permanent residency. I have been a Canadian citizen since 2019. I started working at SPEF as an educational assistant (at the daycare and at Envol) in 2013–14, and since then I have done a lot of substitute work and short-term contracts. I often return to Belgium to visit my family and work on my mother’s house in the countryside. I enjoy snowboarding, mountain biking, and rock climbing, as well as comic books and cinema. And above all, I love playing and laughing with children!

Shany

Assistant coach

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is elected annually at the SPEF Annual General Meeting in Canmore in September.

The Board is primarily responsible for the management and strategic and financial planning of the organisation. The Board generally meets every two months.

Pierre Poinot

President

Presidence.ca@spefcanmore.com

Kimberly Balsillie

Vice President

Lindsey Marchessault

Secretary

Jérémie Richer

Treasurer

tresorerie@spefcanmore.com

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