Joanna graduated from Bow Valley College in April 2021 with her Early Learning Child Care Diploma. She has completed School work practicums in many highly reputed childcare centres including Roots and Wings Preschool, Calgary Winter Club Preschool, Common Digs Forest School program, and Brightpath Kids. Her first approach was inspired by Reggio Emilia, with a focus on Emergent Curriculum. By spending time with the children and observing their interests and abilities during free play, planning is implemented through her observations. In her 5 years of experience working with children, she has observed children who thrive in a more structured learning environment with specific learning outcomes, and others who thrive in a more play-based environment that allows learning to unfold naturally. This provides her with the ability to apply multiple approaches to her role as an Early Childhood Educator. She is excited to learn more about the Montessori method, as she firmly believes in providing a suitable environment with structure to support children with their development. She has a passion for music, Yoga and Sound Healing. Joanna is a Certified Yoga Instructor, and she has been teaching Yoga for over 10 years. When she is not at work, you will find her cold dipping in the river, going on nature walks, reading, and enjoying vegan food.
