Meet our caring and professional staff:
Kathy Quinn - Program Co-ordinator
Kathy has been working at TOSS for 29 years! Kathy started as a daycare "helper" in 1990, quickly became the afterschool programmer and took over leadership of the program in 1997. Kathy completed a B.A. in Child and Youth Care in 1994. Kathy's favourite place to be is with the kids! Kathy strongly believes that children learn and grow through play and she strives to create a program that fosters their development. Kathy is very proud of our staff team.
Kathy has been working at TOSS for 29 years! Kathy started as a daycare "helper" in 1990, quickly became the afterschool programmer and took over leadership of the program in 1997. Kathy completed a B.A. in Child and Youth Care in 1994. Kathy's favourite place to be is with the kids! Kathy strongly believes that children learn and grow through play and she strives to create a program that fosters their development. Kathy is very proud of our staff team.
Mary Pagnotta - Assistant Co-ordinator
After receiving her Diploma in Early Childhood Education in 1995, Mary soon began working at TOSS and hasn't looked back since. Mary will celebrate 24 years with TOSS in 2019 and looks forward to many more fun-filled years! Mary is a kid at heart and no matter what she is doing, whether she's knee deep in a messy art project, playing the oh so popular game of Candyland, or helping children problem solve, Mary is always smiling and having fun!
After receiving her Diploma in Early Childhood Education in 1995, Mary soon began working at TOSS and hasn't looked back since. Mary will celebrate 24 years with TOSS in 2019 and looks forward to many more fun-filled years! Mary is a kid at heart and no matter what she is doing, whether she's knee deep in a messy art project, playing the oh so popular game of Candyland, or helping children problem solve, Mary is always smiling and having fun!
Cynthia Lam - Afterschool Programmer (TOSS 1)
Cynthia has been with TOSS since 2013. Over the past 6 years she has shared many laughs and treasured moments with the children and staff at TOSS. Cynthia enjoys working with children because of their tireless enthusiasm to share learn and grow. Her philosophy on child care is simple: get down to the children’s level. It’s pretty amazing to see things from their perspective. As many of the kids know, Cynthia has a love affair with chocolate. But she also tries to promote healthy eating and exercise. When she's not at TOSS, Cynthia can be found bounding up a mountain. It's all about balance.
Cynthia has been with TOSS since 2013. Over the past 6 years she has shared many laughs and treasured moments with the children and staff at TOSS. Cynthia enjoys working with children because of their tireless enthusiasm to share learn and grow. Her philosophy on child care is simple: get down to the children’s level. It’s pretty amazing to see things from their perspective. As many of the kids know, Cynthia has a love affair with chocolate. But she also tries to promote healthy eating and exercise. When she's not at TOSS, Cynthia can be found bounding up a mountain. It's all about balance.
Jillian Sharpe - Morning Supervisor
Call me Jill, or as the kids call me, Jilly Bean! I am excited and thrilled to be a part of the TOSS staff team. I have a great deal of experience working with children, usually in out of school care programs. I enjoy using my imagination, and try to incorporate my love for acting while interacting with the children. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors, doing Zumba and working on some of my art, including pottery. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Call me Jill, or as the kids call me, Jilly Bean! I am excited and thrilled to be a part of the TOSS staff team. I have a great deal of experience working with children, usually in out of school care programs. I enjoy using my imagination, and try to incorporate my love for acting while interacting with the children. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors, doing Zumba and working on some of my art, including pottery. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Maria Albon - Afterschool Programmer 002
Maria moved to Vancouver in the fall of 2016, transferring into UBC's Faculty of Science to major in Cognitive Systems. Her driving interest is in Developmental Psychology and she hopes to always be working with children. In the past, Maria spent her vacations nannying. She has volunteered with children in a wide range of settings, including hospitals and elementary schools. In her free time she enjoys doing puzzles and running, hoping to one day complete a full marathon. Maria loves playing games and crafting with everyone at TOSS, and she is eager to plan fun activities for the 002s!
Maria moved to Vancouver in the fall of 2016, transferring into UBC's Faculty of Science to major in Cognitive Systems. Her driving interest is in Developmental Psychology and she hopes to always be working with children. In the past, Maria spent her vacations nannying. She has volunteered with children in a wide range of settings, including hospitals and elementary schools. In her free time she enjoys doing puzzles and running, hoping to one day complete a full marathon. Maria loves playing games and crafting with everyone at TOSS, and she is eager to plan fun activities for the 002s!
Vaughn Swenson - Out-of-School Care Staff
Greetings! I have over 200 hours of hands-on volunteer and work experience in elementary and ESL settings. I am a kind, patient and creative person and I enjoy making connections with kids, often through music, games, painting and stories. I love facilitating activities and guiding children to explore, play, be creative and, most importantly, have fun! My encouragement and respect for all will ensure that children, parents and staff feel safe, welcome, accepted and inspired to succeed in a community where success for all is the unspoken norm.
Greetings! I have over 200 hours of hands-on volunteer and work experience in elementary and ESL settings. I am a kind, patient and creative person and I enjoy making connections with kids, often through music, games, painting and stories. I love facilitating activities and guiding children to explore, play, be creative and, most importantly, have fun! My encouragement and respect for all will ensure that children, parents and staff feel safe, welcome, accepted and inspired to succeed in a community where success for all is the unspoken norm.