Lisa Bleskie - Daycare Co-ordinator, Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Infant Toddler Educator & Special Needs Educator.
My name is Lisa Bleskie and I have been the Coordinator of Tree Frog Daycare since March of 1999.
I grew up in Waterloo, Ontario and completed the Early Childhood Education program there, at Conestoga College, before moving to Salt Spring in 1993. I am licensed as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Infant Toddler Educator and Special Needs Educator.
I have worked at Tree Frog since it opened in January 1994 and my time here has allowed me to work with children from infancy through school age. Over the years I have seen “The Frog” go through many changes and I feel very fortunate to be a part of this great little daycare in the woods that we have created.
Seeing the joy of discovery & learning in children continues to keep my Tree Frog experience fresh. I love the way the world looks through the eyes of a child making a new discovery and their laughter is among my favourite sounds ever!! As a caregiver it’s so rewarding to be a part of a child’s growth and development from the early days of rocking them to sleep through the excitement of kindergarten at “the big school!”
When I’m not at Tree Frog I enjoy spending my time near the ocean, reading a good book or being with the people I love.
I grew up in Waterloo, Ontario and completed the Early Childhood Education program there, at Conestoga College, before moving to Salt Spring in 1993. I am licensed as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Infant Toddler Educator and Special Needs Educator.
I have worked at Tree Frog since it opened in January 1994 and my time here has allowed me to work with children from infancy through school age. Over the years I have seen “The Frog” go through many changes and I feel very fortunate to be a part of this great little daycare in the woods that we have created.
Seeing the joy of discovery & learning in children continues to keep my Tree Frog experience fresh. I love the way the world looks through the eyes of a child making a new discovery and their laughter is among my favourite sounds ever!! As a caregiver it’s so rewarding to be a part of a child’s growth and development from the early days of rocking them to sleep through the excitement of kindergarten at “the big school!”
When I’m not at Tree Frog I enjoy spending my time near the ocean, reading a good book or being with the people I love.
Celine 'Mona' Vezina- Assistant
My name is Celine Vezina. They call me Mona at Treefrog. I am the oldest caregiver there and along with Lisa, have been on staff since it opened, sixteen years ago.
My formal training is in Journalism. Before moving to SSI in 1979, I worked as a proofreader, editor and occasional translator for the government in Ottawa, my home town. Since starting work at Treefrog I have taken courses and attended workshops in E.C.E regularly. My co-workers have also taught me a few tricks of the trade over the years. It is a true privilege to work with such competent, creative, and compassionate people.
My two children were born in the early to mid-80’s. Raising them and other children in the neighbourhood, whom I babysat in my home, took me to Treefrog’s doorstep. Local parents asked me to apply to work at the new daycare and now, with many of our original kids in university, I guess you could say I’ve been “grandmothered in”.
In my spare time I like to read, garden and hike in wild places. I like working with young children for the same reason I like to walk in the woods: they are pure essence, and no-nonsense. I get great delight in playing a part in their learning and growth.
My formal training is in Journalism. Before moving to SSI in 1979, I worked as a proofreader, editor and occasional translator for the government in Ottawa, my home town. Since starting work at Treefrog I have taken courses and attended workshops in E.C.E regularly. My co-workers have also taught me a few tricks of the trade over the years. It is a true privilege to work with such competent, creative, and compassionate people.
My two children were born in the early to mid-80’s. Raising them and other children in the neighbourhood, whom I babysat in my home, took me to Treefrog’s doorstep. Local parents asked me to apply to work at the new daycare and now, with many of our original kids in university, I guess you could say I’ve been “grandmothered in”.
In my spare time I like to read, garden and hike in wild places. I like working with young children for the same reason I like to walk in the woods: they are pure essence, and no-nonsense. I get great delight in playing a part in their learning and growth.
Tami Funk- Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Infant Toddler Educator and Special Needs Educator.
I was born on Saltspring. I completed my ECE training in 1998 at Malaspina University College, including my Special Needs and Infant Toddler training.
I have four children. I have worked at TreeFrog Daycare on and off since 2000, taking time off in between to raise my babies. When I am not spending time with your wonderful children at TreeFrog, I enjoy being with my children!
In the summer we like to spend as much time in our camper as we can, as well as going to explore new beaches in our boat. In the winter, I like to wish for snow, and we travel north once a year to find it!
I have four children. I have worked at TreeFrog Daycare on and off since 2000, taking time off in between to raise my babies. When I am not spending time with your wonderful children at TreeFrog, I enjoy being with my children!
In the summer we like to spend as much time in our camper as we can, as well as going to explore new beaches in our boat. In the winter, I like to wish for snow, and we travel north once a year to find it!
