Meet the Team

Dedicated & Certified

Educators

Miss Dana

Level 3 ECE, Director

My name is Dana Christiansen, I am a level 3 Early Childhood Educator and the Director of Taiyo Early Childhood Education Centre. I became an ECE 11 years ago and since then have worked at a variety of childcare centers.
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Miss Ana

Level 1 ECE, Infants & Toddlers Classroom

My name is Anabel Carballo and I'm from Mexico. I arrived in Canada in search of better life opportunities. I am the mother of a girl and I live with my husband and daughter here in Acme.
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Miss Denay

Level 2 ECE, Infants & Toddlers Classroom

Hello I am Denay Kinniburgh, I am currently taking my early childhood education and development level 2 and plan to carry on to my level 3. I love to read and hope to pass that on to the children I get to teach.
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Miss Julianne

Level 3 ECE, Preschool Classroom

Hi my name is Julianne Calberry. I have my Early Childhood Education level 3. I will be taking my Flight Framework at MacEwan University. My passion for teaching started when I was young.
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Miss Kathy

Level 1 ECE, Centre Float

My name is Kathy Desroches.
I was born and raised in Saskatchewan on a farm with 14 siblings. I recently received my Level 1 ECE after having a private dayhome in Calgary for about 10 years.
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Miss Mira

Level 3 ECE, Centre Float

Hello, I’m Miraluna Lavoie. I’ve lived here in Acme, Alberta, for more than 11 years together with my husband. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from my birth country of origin, the Philippines.

Board of Directors

The expansion of local businesses has created an increased demand for childcare spaces. Taiyo is governed by a board of volunteers consisting of persons with education and business backgrounds focused on community-building as they assist in meeting the current childcare space needs.