I’m 46 years old and have had a fulfilling career journey so far — including 21 years as a 911 police dispatcher and over a decade working as a Noon Hour Assistant Supervisor at an elementary school. I also spent years helping parents who worked shift work by caring for their children during those in-between hours when traditional daycare or preschool wasn’t available. Now, I’m beginning a new chapter — one that’s been a lifelong dream: starting a nonprofit organization to support children in care, high-risk youth, and those who often fall through the cracks. This is a cause that’s deeply personal to me. I’m a proud single mother of two incredible young men, now 19 and 17. Raising them — especially while navigating the challenges of supporting one of my sons with complex learning and behavioral needs — shaped who I am today. It also opened my eyes to the serious gaps in our school system for children who learn differently. I’ve been that parent who stayed at school, advocating, adapting, and helping bridge what the system couldn’t provide. I absolutely love kids — they bring me true joy. Whether in schools or in the community, I’ve always felt called to support, uplift, and protect them in any way I can.

I have over 10 years of experience working as a Noon Hour Supervisor at an elementary school, as well as providing care for children of shift-working parents. In addition, I worked as a 911 Police Dispatcher for 21 years and hold an enhanced security clearance with the RCMP. I absolutely love working with children — it brings me genuine joy. As a mother, I deeply cherish the memories of my own two boys when they were young, and I miss those years dearly. My passion for supporting kids grew even more as I navigated the journey of raising a son with various learning and behavioral challenges. This experience has made me especially empathetic, patient, and dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment for all children.