Tree Frog Board of Directors
2019-2020
Kate Fischer
Chairperson
My parents moved to Salt Spring Island in 1993, so I was familiar with the Island when I moved over in 2010 to practice law with McKimm & Lott. My elder daughter started in the baby room at TreeFrog in August 2014, and stayed until she began kindergarten. My younger daughter started in the baby room in June 2018. I really appreciate the dedicated administrator and staff at TreeFrog, as I feel that they make the facility what it is. My children have both benefited from the preschool programming and the wide variety of arts and activities that the children can participate in. I joined the Board in 2015 and became chair in 2016.
Chairperson
My parents moved to Salt Spring Island in 1993, so I was familiar with the Island when I moved over in 2010 to practice law with McKimm & Lott. My elder daughter started in the baby room at TreeFrog in August 2014, and stayed until she began kindergarten. My younger daughter started in the baby room in June 2018. I really appreciate the dedicated administrator and staff at TreeFrog, as I feel that they make the facility what it is. My children have both benefited from the preschool programming and the wide variety of arts and activities that the children can participate in. I joined the Board in 2015 and became chair in 2016.
Danielle Taylor
Vice Chairperson
Being a TreeFrog Graduate myself, it was a given that I was going to send my children here. Joining the board was an afterthought but it’s been a fulfilling experience, and I’m happy to have gained the friendships of fellow board members and parents.
Working full time at our Local Credit Union, I felt that I brought great advice to our little non-profit along with having a little more say in the cause and effect of my daughters everyday life at TreeFrog. While she is now in kindergarten, I continue to provide input for this fiscal year as she will have her final enrollment this summer 2019 before she bids her final farewell. I will be sad to see this chapter close (for now) as the staff are like Family and truly take interest in your child’s life. My daughter Addison has made lifelong friendships here and can only hope it will come full circle for her kids when that day comes. We have plans to grow our family in the near future and know I’ll be back!
Vice Chairperson
Being a TreeFrog Graduate myself, it was a given that I was going to send my children here. Joining the board was an afterthought but it’s been a fulfilling experience, and I’m happy to have gained the friendships of fellow board members and parents.
Working full time at our Local Credit Union, I felt that I brought great advice to our little non-profit along with having a little more say in the cause and effect of my daughters everyday life at TreeFrog. While she is now in kindergarten, I continue to provide input for this fiscal year as she will have her final enrollment this summer 2019 before she bids her final farewell. I will be sad to see this chapter close (for now) as the staff are like Family and truly take interest in your child’s life. My daughter Addison has made lifelong friendships here and can only hope it will come full circle for her kids when that day comes. We have plans to grow our family in the near future and know I’ll be back!
Carla Dadds
Secretary
My name is Carla and my son has been attending Treefrog for almost three years now. Its been so great to watch him grow and flourish in such a positive environment. Being on the board is my way to support this organization that has given so much to the community.
Secretary
My name is Carla and my son has been attending Treefrog for almost three years now. Its been so great to watch him grow and flourish in such a positive environment. Being on the board is my way to support this organization that has given so much to the community.
Barb Cade
Treasurer
Graduating from The University of Victoria in 2005, I worked for a short time in the field of archaeology. After starting a family, I moved into banking and financial services and remained in this profession for almost 10 years.
I grew up on Salt Spring Island and was finally able to move back with my family 3 years ago and started with Dakin & Webb Inc. Chartered Accountants shortly after. We love Treefrog and feel lucky to have gained a spot for our little girl here and as a result started serving on the Treefrog BOD in the fall of 2017.
Treasurer
Graduating from The University of Victoria in 2005, I worked for a short time in the field of archaeology. After starting a family, I moved into banking and financial services and remained in this profession for almost 10 years.
I grew up on Salt Spring Island and was finally able to move back with my family 3 years ago and started with Dakin & Webb Inc. Chartered Accountants shortly after. We love Treefrog and feel lucky to have gained a spot for our little girl here and as a result started serving on the Treefrog BOD in the fall of 2017.
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Joe Egan
Member at Large My wife Kim & I moved from NYC to Salt Spring a few years ago to raise our kids on this beautiful island. I asked to join Treefrog's board once our second daughter joined the infant room because I wanted to helpful in some small way as we love the team here and appreciate the great care they provide our Jasper & Brooklyn! |
Ananda Korchynski
Member at Large
My husband and feel lucky to have both of our sons at Treefrog, starting in the Infant/Toddler room. We have been so appreciative of the personal care and attention they receive. We manage Cusheon Lake Resort and I work as a Digital Strategist and Producer so having the reliable quality care that TreeFrog provides has been really important to us. I hope my participation on board for the past couple of years has been a way to give back.
Member at Large
My husband and feel lucky to have both of our sons at Treefrog, starting in the Infant/Toddler room. We have been so appreciative of the personal care and attention they receive. We manage Cusheon Lake Resort and I work as a Digital Strategist and Producer so having the reliable quality care that TreeFrog provides has been really important to us. I hope my participation on board for the past couple of years has been a way to give back.
